Patents by Inventor Julian Francis Ralph Swan
Julian Francis Ralph Swan 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: 20200179787Abstract: A heads-up display for an item of eyewear includes a mounting means configured to mount the heads-up display to the item of eyewear; at least one sensor configured to obtain performance data; a processing unit operatively connected to the at least one sensor, and configured to process said performance data and to generate an image from said performance data; a micro display unit operatively connected to the processing unit, and configured to display the image under the control of the processing unit; and, an optical wave guide in optical communication with the micro display unit, and configured to route the image from the micro display into a field of view of a wearer of the item of eyewear. The heads-up display is configured to overlay the image into the line of sight of the wearer, such that the wearer can view their surrounding environment at the same time as the image, and therefore view their performance data real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Julian Francis Ralph Swan, Adrian Mark Hester
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Patent number: 9387289Abstract: An infusion pump for administering controlled doses of a fluid comprises: a receptacle (2) for storing the fluid (6), the receptacle having an outlet (8) for dispensing the fluid; a plunger (12); a propulsion mechanism (14) which urges the plunger (12) in a direction to pressurise the fluid (6) and dispense it through the outlet (8); and a retaining member (16) which acts on the plunger (12) to control or prevent travel of the plunger (12); characterised in that the retaining member (16) is operably connected to a stepper motor (24) via a worm (22) and worm-wheel (18) drive.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Danby Scientific LimitedInventors: Julian Francis Ralph Swan, John Danby
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Publication number: 20140323993Abstract: An applicator for topically applying a semi-solid medicament comprises an applicator head having an applicator face for spreading medicament across the skin; a sealable aperture on the applicator face; and a drive mechanism for forcing medicament out through the aperture. The applicator head includes a cartridge port at the rear of the applicator face for receiving a dispensing end of a cartridge charged with medicament. The drive mechanism comprises a dial knob rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the applicator for advancing a piston along a drive member towards the applicator head to force medicament from the cartridge and thereby dispense a predetermined dose of medicament onto the applicator face.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: LEO PHARMA A/SInventors: Alun Wilcox, Peter Sprada, Alexandra Louisa Faraday Crook, Steven William McLellan, Graham Keith Lacy, Julian Francis Ralph Swan
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Patent number: 8282602Abstract: An infusion pump for administering controlled doses of a fluid comprises: a receptacle (2) for storing the fluid (6), the receptacle having an outlet (8) for dispensing the fluid; a plunger (12); a propulsion mechanism (14) which urges the plunger (12) in a direction to pressurise the fluid (6) and dispense it through the outlet (8); and a retaining member (16) which acts on the plunger (12) to control or prevent travel of the plunger (12); characterised in that the retaining member (16) is operably connected to a stepper motor (24) via a worm (22) and worm-wheel (18) drive.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Danby Scientific LimitedInventors: Julian Francis Ralph Swan, John Danby
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Publication number: 20110028897Abstract: An infusion pump for administering controlled doses of a fluid comprises: a receptacle (2) for storing the fluid (6), the receptacle having an outlet (8) for dispensing the fluid; a plunger (12); a propulsion mechanism (14) which urges the plunger (12) in a direction to pressurise the fluid (6) and dispense it through the outlet (8); and a retaining member (16) which acts on the plunger (12) to control or prevent travel of the plunger (12); characterised in that the retaining member (16) is operably connected to a stepper motor (24) via a worm (22) and worm-wheel (18) drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Danby Scientific LimitedInventors: Julian Francis Ralph Swan, John Danby
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Patent number: 7168184Abstract: A shoe incorporates a flexible member which, by itself, is capable of a variety of configurations. A heel incorporates a stiffening member which mechanically interlocks with the flexible member to both shape it and provide it with sufficient rigidity to support a foot. The heel can be detached from the flexible member to allow the replacement of one heel with a different heel.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Kit Shoe LimitedInventors: Rosemary Jane Wallin, Julian Francis Ralph Swan, Philip Richard Shade
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Patent number: 7007824Abstract: A liquid dispenser uses a flexible bag having expansible and collapsible cells. A rigid manifold, and in one instance a rigid frame is provided in the bag to keep passages open in use and to isolate one of the cells from the remaining cells. The dispenser employs an efficient and quiet air pressure operating system. In one application, a concentrated drink mix may be held in a reservoir and diluted within other cells in the bag for dispensing to a cup or the like. A valve system allows for the particulates in the liquid without compromising the function of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Michael W. Scharf, Julian Francis Ralph Swan, David V. Bacehowski
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Patent number: 6869406Abstract: A method of and system for buying or selling bras involves establishing a database of bras containing bra characteristic data including bra size and bra cup size measured from a sample of actual bras; measuring a wearer's breast and torso size to obtain wearer characteristic data; searching the database to find bra characteristic data within the database matching the wearer characteristic data; and listing for selection by the wearer any bras in the database whose characteristics match the wearer characteristic data. Apparatuses and methods for measuring breast characteristics and bra characteristics are also disclosed, the former involving application of a receptacle to the breast and the latter involving expansion of bladders within the cups of a bra, the aim in both cases being to establish volumetric data for the purposes of correlation using the database.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2000Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: T-Bra LimitedInventors: Daniel Joseph Nunes Nabarro, Alun Wilcox, Timothy Roland Manson, Julian Francis Ralph Swan
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Publication number: 20040243105Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method to allow for the drainage of blood from the site of the wound into a blood collection device. The blood collection device is held at a vacuum as is retained within a vacuum storage chamber which is in turn conjoined to a further primary vacuum reservoir by a valve. The valve serves to control and regulate the vacuum levels between the primary vacuum reservoir and secondary chamber in which the blood collection device is contained. Following drainage of blood into the blood collection device, the flexible walls of the blood collection device allow for the optional re-transfusion of blood back into the patient from whom it was drained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Julian Francis Ralph Swan, Sally Louise Goodhew
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Patent number: 6820478Abstract: A method of and system for buying or selling bras involves establishing a database of bras containing bra characteristic data including bra size and bra cup size measured from a sample of actual bras; measuring a wearer's breast and torso size to obtain wearer characteristic data; searching the database to find bra characteristic data within the database matching the wearer characteristic data; and listing for selection by the wearer any bras in the database whose characteristics match the wearer characteristic data. Apparatuses and methods for measuring breast characteristics and bra characteristics are also disclosed, the former involving application of a receptacle to the breast and the latter involving expansion of bladders within the cups of a bra, the aim in both cases being to establish volumetric data for the purposes of correlation using the database.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: T-Bra LimitedInventors: Daniel Joseph Nunes Nabarro, Alun Wilcox, Timothy Roland Manson, Julian Francis Ralph Swan
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Publication number: 20040144800Abstract: A liquid dispenser uses a flexible bag having expansible and collapsible cells. A rigid manifold, and in one instance a rigid frame is provided in the bag to keep passages open in use and to isolate one of the cells from the remaining cells. The dispenser employs an efficient and quiet air pressure operating system. In one application, a concentrated drink mix may be held in a reservoir and diluted within other cells in the bag for dispensing to a cup or the like. A valve system allows for the particulates in the liquid without compromising the function of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: Baxter International, Inc.Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Michael W. Scharf, Julian Francis Ralph Swan, David V. Bacehowski
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Publication number: 20040144799Abstract: A liquid dispenser uses a flexible bag having expansible and collapsible cells. A rigid manifold is provided in the bag to keep passages open in use and to isolate one of the cells from the remaining cells. In one application, a concentrated drink mix may be held in a reservoir and diluted within other cells in the bag for dispensing to a cup or the like. A valve system allows for the particulates in the liquid without compromising the function of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Julian Francis Ralph Swan, Richard Paul Hayes-Pankhurst, Mir Saeed Zahedi, Timothy Hone
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Patent number: 6640460Abstract: The present invention encompasses a measuring tape for measuring the torso girth of a user, the tape comprising a separable fastening that, when fastened, creates a loop of tape that extends in use around the user's torso without support from the user's hands, a link co-operable with the tape allowing the circumference of the loop to be adjusted or varied when around the user's torso, and girth indicia co-operable with the link to indicate the circumference of the loop. The link maintains a securing tension on the loop to secure the loop around the torso but allows expansion of the loop when the user expands her torso during said measurement, and resists variation of the loop circumference when the fastening is unfastened after use. In this way, the circumference of the loop can be read by the user after use with reference to the girth indicia A method for measuring the torso girth of a user by means of the present invention is also contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: T-Bra LimitedInventors: Daniel Joseph Nunes Nabarro, Alun Wilcox, Timothy Roland Manson, Julian Francis Ralph Swan
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Publication number: 20030163934Abstract: A shoe incorporates a flexible member (10, 40) which, by itself, is capable of a variety of configurations. A heel (20, 49) incorporates a stiffening member (21, 51) which mechanically interlocks with the flexible member (10, 40) to both shape it and provide it with sufficient rigidity to support a foot. The heel (20, 49) can be detached from the flexible member (10, 40) to allow the replacement of one heel with a different heel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventors: Rosemary Jane Wallin, Julian Francis Ralph Swan, Philip Richard Shade
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Patent number: D678783Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Leo Pharma A/SInventors: Alun Wilcox, Peter Sprada, Julian Francis Ralph Swan, Alexandra Louisa Faraday Crook, Steven William McLellan, Graham Keith Lacy