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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Publication number: 20250223096Abstract: The present invention provides a container (200) comprising a container body (202) which forms an internal cavity for receiving content. The container (200) has an opening (236) through which the content is able to be inserted to and removed from the internal volume. A closure (204), which may be in the form of a lid, is movable with respect to the container body (202) between a closed position in which it closes the opening (236) and an open position in which the opening (236) is uncovered. A locking member (280) is movable between a lock position and an unlock position and is configured when in the lock position to lock the closure in its closed position. Moving the locking member to the unlock position releases the closure (204) to open the container. Inflatable dunnage (256) is provided in the internal volume and is configured to be inflated by injection of fluid, which may be gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: July 10, 2025Inventors: Srinivasa Rao Vallabhaneni, Daniel Isler, James Dickson, Rafael Negrillo Garcia-Figueras
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Publication number: 20240392941Abstract: 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: August 6, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Volker Erhart, Eugen Meier, Oliver Schmidt, Ilka Rötzer, Andrew Thompson, James Dickson
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Patent number: 12085254Abstract: 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: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company LimitedInventors: Volker Erhart, Eugen Meier, Oliver Schmidt, Ilka Rötzer, Andrew Thompson, James 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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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: 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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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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Publication number: 20170197542Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.Inventors: Simon Belcher, James Dickson, Jacob Messenger, Gary Dekievit, Sam Thoday
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Patent number: 8056491Abstract: A separation and guidance structure comprises an arm having an inner end with a crosspiece secured in use to a pontoon or the like, and an outer end provided with fenders extending above and beyond the end of the arm. Flotation is provided to support the outer end of the arm, and may be in the form of a flotation member or be provided by the fenders. In use a number of such structures are secured in parallel to a pontoon or dock to form a berthing system.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Easyberth LimitedInventors: Peter McLean Wright, James Dickson
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Publication number: 20050037476Abstract: Modified Wee1 peptides, polynucleotides encoding those peptides, and methods for purifying the peptides and crystallizing them as peptide: inhibitor complexes have been discovered. The three-dimensional structure of Wee1, including the ATP substrate binding site, and uses of this information in the design and screening of compounds that may associate with Wee1, or peptides structurally related thereto, have also been discovered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Edward Baker, Richard Booth, Alan Kraker, Daniel Ortwine, James Dickson, Ivan Ivanovic, Christopher Squire
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Publication number: 20030229326Abstract: An absorbent article includes a fluid-permeable cover sheet; a fluid-permeable or liquid impermeable back sheet; and a nonwoven fabric between the cover sheet and the back sheet, the nonwoven fabric including an absorbent assembly of meltblown thermoplastic fibers and a hydrophilic wetting agent, wherein the cover sheet, nonwoven fabric and back sheet are bonded together. The article is particularly suitable for use as a bandage or wound dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Edward Hovis, Roger Davis, James Dickson, Ashish Mathur
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Patent number: 5692859Abstract: A linear cable laying engine has a pair of endless belts (12,14) having a substantial length (16,18) in respective face to face opposition, and means for applying force to the belts to cause them to grip a cable (42) between the opposed faces.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1995Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: Dowty Boulton Paul LimitedInventors: James Dickson, James Alistair Stanley Anderson, Alun Smith