Patents by Inventor James Newton

James Newton 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).

  • System and method for optimization of viral marketing efforts
    Patent number: 8140376
    Abstract: A system and method for improving the performance of a viral marketing program develops a plurality of trials of a viral marketing program having a business objective with each trial having a plurality of attributes at least one of which differs from an attribute of the other of the plurality of trials, exposes a first plurality of users to a first trial and a second plurality of users to a second trial, collects data indicative of the users response to the trial to which they were exposed that is reflective of the likelihood of the trial obtaining the business objective, compares the data to identify a trial more likely to achieve the business objective than a non-identified trial and continues to utilize the identified trial in the viral marketing program while ceasing use of a non-identified trial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Strongmail Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Koonce, James Newton Calboun, Jr., David Allen Bell, Sage Bray
  • Charge recovery for enhanced transistor drive
    Patent number: 8111214
    Abstract: A control circuit for an electro luminescent display in which a flyback converter and an H-bridge are used to provide a high voltage alternating current to a capacitive load from a low voltage DC source. Each time the polarity of the capacitive load is reversed, the capacitive load discharges. This high voltage discharge is stored on a low voltage capacitor and subsequently used as an auxiliary power supply to power the switching elements of the control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Mflex UK Limited
    Inventor: Christopher James Newton Fryer
  • Fluorescent task lamp with optimized alignment and ballast
    Patent number: 8058806
    Abstract: A handheld fluorescent task lamp comprising a housing assembly having a housing and a tubular lens body enclosing compact fluorescent bulbs, an elongated spine configured for slidingly supporting the lens body, and a resilient bulkhead for cushioning the compact fluorescent bulbs in the lens body; an electronic ballast circuit within the housing comprising a power supply, a self-starting electronic driver circuit operable to start and run at least first and second CFL bulbs; a bulb accommodation circuit that enables operation of the electronic ballast circuit with either starter type or non-starter type and regardless whether one or both CFL bulbs are connected to the driver circuit; and an illumination assembly, wherein the CFL bulbs are oriented with respect to each other such that an enhanced forward emission field is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Max Alan Probasco
  • Electronic circuit for driving electroluminescent display
    Patent number: 8026670
    Abstract: An electroluminescent circuit for driving an electroluminescent display having a plurality of segment electrodes and a common electrode. The circuit comprises a DC power supply, an output terminal for each of the segments and common electrodes and at least one supply half H-bridge for connecting at least one of each of the segment electrodes and the common electrode selectively to one of the DC supply and a reference voltage. Each supply half H-bridge comprises a top switch and a bottom switch in series having a junction between them. The top switch is connected to the DC supply and the bottom switch is connected to a reference voltage. A discharge circuit is provided for selectively discharging the electroluminescent display, the discharge circuit comprising a discharge half H-bridge in which a top switch is connected to the DC supply and to a discharge path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: MFlex UK Limited
    Inventor: Christopher James Newton Fryer
  • HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20110148807
    Abstract: A Human Interface Device (HID) including a capacitive sensing layer arranged to provide at least one coordinate location where a user touches the device, a circuit layer comprising a plurality of tracks each track having a at least one break therein, and a plurality of user activatable domes positioned above the breaks such that upon user activation. The dome performs one of completing the track by bridging the break and breaking the track by un-bridging the break.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: PELIKON LTD.
    Inventor: Christopher James Newton FRYER
  • UPRIGHT CLEANING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20110094054
    Abstract: An upright cleaning appliance is described which includes a reclining upright body and a cleaner head, the cleaner head being connected to the upright body and maneuverable across a floor surface using a handle fixed to the upright body. The appliance also includes a substantially rigid wand which is connected to a suction inlet on the vacuum cleaner by a flexible hose and which is suitable for use in cleaning above the floor. The wand is configured for storage on-board the vacuum cleaner with a first portion of the wand constrained relative to the handle and a second portion of the wand constrained relative to a lower part of the upright body so that the wand braces the handle to said lower part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: David Dos Reis, David Christopher James Newton, James John Bryden
  • SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20110088211
    Abstract: An upright surface treating appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, and a support assembly for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a yoke pivotably connected to the main body, and a pair of domed-shaped wheels rotatably connected to the yoke. A surface treating head is connected to the yoke. The yoke is shaped so that a section of the yoke is located between the rims of the wheels. To afford a compact appearance to the appliance, the outer surfaces of the wheels and the section of the yoke together at least partially delimit a substantially spherical volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: James DYSON, Peter David GAMMACK, Stephen Benjamin COURTNEY, David Christopher James NEWTON, Samuel James CZERPAK, Michael Sean JOYNT
  • SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20110088205
    Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaning appliance includes a main body having a user operable handle, separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing air flow and a casing housing a fan unit for drawing the air flow through the separating apparatus. A support assembly is connected to the main body for allowing the appliance to be rolled along a surface using the handle. The support assembly includes a pair of domed-shaped wheels which each have a substantially circular rim. The overall size of the appliance is reduced by locating the casing between the wheels, and providing an air duct which extends between the rims of the wheels to convey the air flow from the separating apparatus to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James DYSON, Peter David Gammack, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, David Christopher James Newton, Michael Sean Joynt, Samuel James Czerpak
  • Portable system for programming hearing aids
    Patent number: 7929723
    Abstract: A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Micro Ear Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Hagen, David A. Preves, James Newton, Garry Richardson
  • DRIVING DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20110057910
    Abstract: A method of driving a display, wherein the display comprises a layer of electroluminescent material (EL) and a layer of physically-stabilised liquid crystal (LC) wherein the layers of EL and LC are powered by a common set of electrodes. The method comprises driving the common electrodes with a voltage waveform which is substantially a truncated triangular waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: MFLEX UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher James Newton FRYER, Richard Guy BLAKESLEY
  • CHAIN OF CUSTODY MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20110047183
    Abstract: A system for monitoring and managing chain of custody information for an asset or a group of assets through various stages of asset transport or transformation. The system includes a server configured to assign an asset identifier relating to each specific asset, an asset record stored on a computer readable medium and linked to the asset identifier, the record configured to store data linked to a specific asset, a series of modules, each module stored on a computer readable medium, the modules comprising instructions configured to instruct a processor to access and modify the asset record as well as to establish a series of rules for managing the asset, and at least one supplier computing device operably connected to the server, the computing device configured to access at least one of the series of modules, thereby allowing a user to access and modify the asset record.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: HELVETA LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian Ford, Patrick James Newton, Stewart Francis Ross
  • Rechargeable fluorescent task lamp
    Patent number: 7841735
    Abstract: A battery operated fluorescent lamp is disclosed, which is operable from the battery while the battery is being recharged, comprising a tubular housing configured as a handle grip at one end and a cylindrical lens portion at the other end. The tubular housing lockably connects to a battery pack. The cylindrical 3030 lens portion encloses a miniature fluorescent bulb. The electrical circuitry, enclosed within the handle grip and alternately operable from either 120 VAC or 12 VDC, includes a converter circuit, a battery charging circuit, and a fluorescent lamp ballast circuit. The battery pack is electrically coupled to simultaneously receive charging current from an output of the charging circuit and to deliver DC supply voltage to the fluorescent lamp ballast circuit without the occurrence of a net discharge of the battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: James Newton, Bijan Bayat
  • Portable system for programming hearing aids
    Patent number: 7787647
    Abstract: A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Micro Ear Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Hagen, David A. Preves, James Newton, Garry Richardson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING PASSENGER LUGGAGE
    Publication number: 20100207780
    Abstract: A method for luggage tracking comprises: providing a tracking device having an asset number; receiving a first tracking information including initial location information from the tracking device at a starting location; updating a location of the tracking device based on the initial location information; receiving a second tracking information including updated location information from the tracking device at a destination location; and updating the location of the tracking device based on the destination location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Anthony James Newton
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INFORMING CONSUMERS OF PRODUCT ORIGIN AND HISTORY
    Publication number: 20100200648
    Abstract: A system for providing consumer access to product origin information. The system includes a server configured to assign a tracking identifier (TID) relating to a specific product and a product information portal (PIP) operably connected to the server, the PIP containing a product information record (PIR) related to an individual TID and providing an interface to a consumer access area such that a consumer accessing the PIP can view a PIR for a selected product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Helveta Limited
    Inventors: Patrick James Newton, Nigel John Dore
  • Combination task lamp and flash light
    Patent number: 7745957
    Abstract: A single combination task lamp and flashlight instrument, providing separate flood and spot light beams, independently controlled in a three-state sequence by simple push button switches. The two kinds of light beams are produced by separate arrays of compact light emitting devices. both arrays are driven by a single, rechargeable battery powered electrical circuit that provides separate, regulated constant currents to the respective arrays of LEDs. The optics and electronics are constructed in a single, ruggedized, compact module. The module is enclosed within an elongated handle that positions the center of mass for optimum balance of the instrument and the control switches for convenient operation according to the sense of touch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Robert Lee Ellis, Gordon L. Treichler
  • Microprocessor-Controlled Multifunction Light With Intrinsically Safe Energy Limiting
    Publication number: 20100148697
    Abstract: An intrinsically safe energy limited circuit for space-restricted applications includes a fuse and resistor in series with a protected circuit or component wherein the fuse dissipates most of the power when the protected circuit or component is short circuited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Robert Lee Ellis
  • Microprocessor-controlled multifunctioning light with intrinsically safe energy limiting
    Patent number: 7738229
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the power rating of a current limiting resistor (R) in a branch circuit having at least one protected element and the current limiting resistor connected between first and second nodes. The method includes the steps of: determining a maximum fault current in the branch circuit; determining a total current limiting resistance to limit the current in the branch circuit having the short-circuited elements to the maximum fault current; inserting a fuse having an intrinsic resistance in the branch circuit; and dividing the determined total current limiting resistance between the resistor (R) and the intrinsic resistance of the fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Robert Lee Ellis
  • PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING HEARING AIDS
    Publication number: 20100086153
    Abstract: A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Hagen, David A. Preves, James Newton, Garry Richardson
  • Combination task lamp and flash light
    Patent number: 7651240
    Abstract: A single combination task lamp and flashlight, providing separate flood and spot light beams, independently controlled in a three-state sequence by simple push button switches. The two kinds of light beams are produced by separate arrays of compact light emitting devices. both arrays are driven by a single, rechargeable battery powered electrical circuit that provides separate, regulated constant currents to the respective arrays of LEDs. the optics and electronics are constructed in a single, ruggedized, compact module. The module is enclosed within a slim, rugged housing and easily field replaceable with minimal tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Bayco Products. Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Max Alan Probasco