Patents by Inventor John Garthwaite

John Garthwaite 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: 20120283295
    Abstract: The invention provides an indazole derivative of formula (1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or N-oxide thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The indazole derivatives are capable of blockading voltage dependent sodium channels and they are useful in the treatment or prevention of normal tension glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, a motorneurone disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: University College London
    Inventors: Cristina Garcia Posada, David Selwood, John Garthwaite, David Baker, Lisa Clutterbuck
  • Patent number: 7484409
    Abstract: A fluid level switch for a machine having a fluid reservoir adapted to contain a fluid at an acceptable level. The fluid level switch includes a mounting plate, a float housing, and a float assembly positioned within the float housing. The mounting plate retains first and second contacts. The float housing is configured to receive fluid from the fluid reservoir and the float assembly is movable in response to the level of fluid in the float housing. The float assembly includes a contact member electrically connecting the first and second contacts when the level of the fluid is below the acceptable level. The contact member is coupled to the float for movement with the float and for movement relative to the float.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Dykstra, Gary Gracyalny, David Procknow, John Garthwaite
  • Patent number: 7373956
    Abstract: A tube for directing fluid along a path that includes a bend. The tube comprising a conduit having a first aperture, a second aperture, and a bend portion adjacent the second aperture. An outer bend surface is integrally formed as part of the conduit to at least partially define the second aperture. An insert includes at least a portion of an inner bend surface and is disposed at least partially within the second aperture such that the outer bend surface and the inner bend surface cooperate to at least partially define the bend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Procknow, John Garthwaite, Gary Gracyalny
  • Publication number: 20070227244
    Abstract: A fluid level switch for a machine having a fluid reservoir adapted to contain a fluid at an acceptable level. The fluid level switch includes a mounting plate, a float housing, and a float assembly positioned within the float housing. The mounting plate retains first and second contacts. The float housing is configured to receive fluid from the fluid reservoir and the float assembly is movable in response to the level of fluid in the float housing. The float assembly includes a contact member electrically connecting the first and second contacts when the level of the fluid is below the acceptable level. The contact member is coupled to the float for movement with the float and for movement relative to the float.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Dykstra, Gary Gracyalny, David Procknow, John Garthwaite
  • Publication number: 20050178352
    Abstract: A tube for directing fluid along a path that includes a bend. The tube comprising a conduit having a first aperture, a second aperture, and a bend portion adjacent the second aperture. An outer bend surface is integrally formed as part of the conduit to at least partially define the second aperture. An insert includes at least a portion of an inner bend surface and is disposed at least partially within the second aperture such that the outer bend surface and the inner bend surface cooperate to at least partially define the bend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Dave Procknow, John Garthwaite, Gary Gracyalny