Patents by Inventor James Lucas
James Lucas 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: 10807391Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Robert A. Hutnak, James A. Lucas, Anthony R. Helberg, Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman
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Patent number: 10731347Abstract: An interlockerable structural panel (4) with a channel cross-section including a base 3) and first (52) and second side wall (51) forming the sides of the channel, wherein an end of the first side wall distal the base is curved as a first arc (13) directed away from a central portion of the channel and an end of the second side wall is curved as a second arc (23) directed towards the central portion of the channel and wherein a straight section (24) extends from the end of the second arc (23) distal the base (3).Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: LUCAS HOLDINGS (QUEENSLAND) PTY. LTD.Inventors: Arthur Allen Parsons, Richard James Lucas
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Patent number: 10709431Abstract: A laparoscopic device includes an elongate shaft, an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongate shaft, a rounded housing coupled to a proximal end of the elongate shaft and having a center point positioned along the central axis of the elongate shaft, and first and second cables extending from the end effector to the rounded housing respectively along first and second sides of the elongate shaft. The laparoscopic device also includes a handle that is adjustable between an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration. In the expanded configuration, the rounded housing can be rotated to further rotate a single shaft assembly with respect to the central axis of the elongate shaft, and the rounded housing can be pivoted to bend the end effector. In the compressed configuration, the rounded housing is fixed with respect to the handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Epic Medical Concepts & Innovations, Inc.Inventors: David Andrew Parrott, James Lucas
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Publication number: 20200085197Abstract: A seat (10) comprises a frame (12), a backrest (14) fixed relative to the frame (12), a movable seat squab (16) and a movable screen (18), the screen (18) being movable between a lowered position and a raised position for providing privacy to a person sitting on the seat (10), in which downward motion of the movable seat squab (16) causes upward motion of the movable screen (18) from the lowered position to the raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventor: James Lucas
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Publication number: 20190323229Abstract: An explosive storehouse comprising a head wall, a rear wall, two side walls and a single span arched roof; wherein the head wall, rear wall, two side walls and the single span arched roof all include a metal lining located internally of the earth covered magazine explosive storehouse; and wherein at least the two side walls, rear wall and the single span arched roof include shotcrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Richard James LUCAS, Ricky Steven LUCAS, Craig Andrew LUCAS
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Patent number: 10245198Abstract: A lifting apparatus for a person comprises a frame with at least two leg members fixedly attached to each other via a pair of transverse beams, a pair of vertical bars separated at a predetermined distance, wherein the vertical bars are fixedly attached to the frame via connector bars and transverse beams. The lifting apparatus comprises at least two vertical central beams fixedly attached to the frame at a predetermined position via the connector bars and transverse beams. A vertical carriage assembly comprises a seating assembly and a movable subassembly mounted on the vertical central beam and an actuator mechanism is used to elevate the vertical carriage assembly via a plurality of T-slots to slide along the vertical central beam. The design of the horizontal seating plate is smaller in size to allow the apparatus to be used in confined spaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventor: James Lucas
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Publication number: 20190043179Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method of processing colour image data comprising receiving image data corresponding to a first and a second region of an image having colour information represented in a first colour space; converting the colour information of the image data from the first colour space to a second colour space, the mapping being arranged to substantially maintain a perceived colour of the colour information and to select a meta-brightness of the first and second regions; and out putting the image data having colour information in the second colour space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: The University of ManchesterInventors: Robert James Lucas, Annette Elizabeth Allen
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Publication number: 20180360434Abstract: A laparoscopic device includes an elongate shaft, an end effector coupled to a distal end of the elongate shaft, a rounded housing coupled to a proximal end of the elongate shaft and having a center point positioned along the central axis of the elongate shaft, and first and second cables extending from the end effector to the rounded housing respectively along first and second sides of the elongate shaft. The laparoscopic device also includes a handle that is adjustable between an expanded configuration and a compressed configuration. In the expanded configuration, the rounded housing can be rotated to further rotate a single shaft assembly with respect to the central axis of the elongate shaft, and the rounded housing can be pivoted to bend the end effector. In the compressed configuration, the rounded housing is fixed with respect to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: David Andrew Parrott, James Lucas
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Publication number: 20180266113Abstract: An interlockerable structural panel (4) with a channel cross-section including a base 3) and first (52) and second side wall (51) forming the sides of the channel, wherein an end of the first side wall distal the base is curved as a first arc (13) directed away from a central portion of the channel and an end of the second side wall is curved as a second arc (23) directed towards the central portion of the channel and wherein a straight section (24) extends from the end of the second arc (23) distal the base (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Arthur Allen Parsons, Richard James Lucas
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Publication number: 20180049934Abstract: A lifting apparatus for a person comprises a frame with at least two leg members fixedly attached to each other via a pair of transverse beams, a pair of vertical bars separated at a predetermined distance, wherein the vertical bars are fixedly attached to the frame via connector bars and transverse beams. The lifting apparatus comprises at least two vertical central beams fixedly attached to the frame at a predetermined position via the connector bars and transverse beams. A vertical carriage assembly comprises a seating assembly and a movable subassembly mounted on the vertical central beam and an actuator mechanism is used to elevate the vertical carriage assembly via a plurality of T-slots to slide along the vertical central beam. The design of the horizontal seating plate is smaller in size to allow the apparatus to be used in confined spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventor: James Lucas
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Publication number: 20170015117Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Robert A. Hutnak, James A. Lucas, Anthony R. Helberg, Matthew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman
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Patent number: 9487022Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: ZIH Corp.Inventors: Robert A. Hutnak, James A. Lucas, Anthony R. Helberg, Mathew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman
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Publication number: 20160236492Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to printers including the use of engineered structures to limit bending, flexing, and/or twisting during impacts and the use of impact absorbing materials to prevent cracks and breaks. Design features and materials add to the rigidity of the printer design to prevent twisting and flexing during impacts and add to the strength of the printer design in typical breakage areas. For example, embodiments provide improvements that strengthen traditional break areas by the use of improved materials and design optimization to distribute impact forces. Embodiments allow the printer to maintain an operational status following a drop test and/or a tumble test.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Robert A. Hutnak, James A. Lucas, Anthony R. Helberg, Mathew D. Corvese, Roy P. Lyman
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Publication number: 20160136451Abstract: An illumination device (1) includes a light unit (4) structured to provide an illumination output; and a controller (2) structured to control said light unit to provide the illumination output at a first intensity and to wait a first period of time, increase intensity of the illumination output to at least a factor times the first intensity, wait a second period of time, and decrease intensity of the illumination, wherein the factor is at least 1.25.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: LUCAS JOSEF MARIA SCHLANGEN, ROBERT JAMES LUCAS, RACHEL DOBB, TIMOTHY MATTHEW BROWN
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Patent number: 8833846Abstract: A seat comprises a seat squab (12), a supporting structure (15) and a backrest (14), in use, the seat squab (12) being movable in a substantially downward direction relative to the supporting structure when weight is applied to the seat squab (12), and the substantially downward movement of the seat squab (12) causing automatic movement of the backrest (14) in a substantially upward direction, the angular orientation of an upper surface of the seat squab (12) relative to the supporting structure remaining unchanged during the substantially downward movement of the seat squab.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Spliced IP Ltd.Inventor: James Lucas
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Patent number: 8604986Abstract: The invention concerns a device for propagating electromagnetic waves through impure water such as seawater or brackish water. The device comprises a body of polar material, for example pure water, contained in an enclosure, and an antenna arranged to emit an electromagnetic signal into the polar material. Excitation of dipoles in the polar material by the electromagnetic signal causes them to re-radiate the signal, which is thereby emitted into and relatively efficiently propagated through the water in which the device is submerged. The device offers the possibility of improved underwater communication.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventor: James Lucas
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Publication number: 20130239760Abstract: Sprinkler repair pliers include a pair of opposed plier halves, each having a handle, an overlapping middle section, and a top section forming a semi-circular gripping jaw. A fulcrum pin connects the middle sections in a see-saw manner, and a spring imparts a pressure onto each handle to maintain the pliers in the closed position. The pliers acting to engage a tubular device via the gripping jaws by imparting a uniform pressure across a 360 degree diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventor: JAMES LUCAS
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Publication number: 20130099540Abstract: A seat comprises a seat squab (12), a supporting structure (15) and a backrest (14), in use, the seat squab (12) being movable in a substantially downward direction relative to the supporting structure when weight is applied to the seat squab (12), and the substantially downward movement of the seat squab (12) causing automatic movement of the backrest (14) in a substantially upward direction, the angular orientation of an upper surface of the seat squab (12) relative to the supporting structure remaining unchanged during the substantially downward movement of the seat squabType: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: SPLICED IP LTD.Inventor: James Lucas
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Patent number: 8056979Abstract: An assembly for supporting a user in multiple positions relative to a surface, the assembly including a frame positioned on the surface, a support being movably coupled to the frame, a first connector extending from beneath the support and being movable with the support as the support moves relative to the frame, and a second connector positioned beneath the support. The first connector is movable relative to the second connector as the support moves relative to the frame, and the first connector is selectively secured to the second connector in different positions, each of the different positions corresponding to a different position of the support relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Stamina Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert McBride, Newton W Lin, Robert McDonial, James Lucas
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Publication number: 20110163926Abstract: The invention concerns a device (10) for propagating electromagnetic waves through impure water such as seawater or brackish water. The device (10) comprises a body of polar material, for example pure water (14), contained in an enclosure (16), and an antenna (12) arranged to emit an electromagnetic signal into the polar material. Excitation of dipoles in the polar material by the electromagnetic signal causes them to re-radiate the signal, which is thereby emitted into and relatively efficiently propagated through the water in which the device (10) is submerged. The device (10) offers the possibility of improved underwater communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: James Lucas