Patents by Inventor Mark Andrew Sanders
Mark Andrew Sanders 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: 7596874Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis, a drive wheel for engaging the rim of the can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to the cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutting knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, and in which an electrical sensor can be used to reverse the position of the cutting wheel back to a start position and in which a mechanical sensor can be used in conjunction with a locking bar to advance the cutting wheel back to a start position.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Daka Research Inc.Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: 7574808Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis, a drive wheel for engaging the rim of the can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to the cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutting knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, and in which an electrical sensor can be used to reverse the position of the cutting wheel back to a start position and in which a mechanical sensor can be used in conjunction with a locking bar to advance the cutting wheel back to a start position.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg. Isl Corp.)Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: 7437825Abstract: A mechanism is provided for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis a drive wheel for engaging the rim of a can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to said cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutter knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, to provide a cut therein as the opener orbits relatively therearound, wherein the cutting position is defined by a cutting interval corresponding to a segment of rotation of the cutter wheel in which the cutting knife is sufficiently proximal to the drive wheel to form the nip.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Daka Research Inc.Inventors: Mark Andrew Sanders, Pat Yin Mah
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Publication number: 20080229885Abstract: A hand held, one touch jar opener can be placed on a jar and activated with a momentary touch of a button. An epicyclic gear train is set to sequentially provide a grip on a jar, and on a lid, followed by development of torque needed to move the lid in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the jar. The principles embodied in the opener shown can be realized in an opener which can be manually powered, or preferably motorised and possibly highly automated. A differential geartrain provides reduction of speed and increase in torque and then provides two balanced and opposing forces through the epicyclic gear assembly having sun and planet gears. This configuration enables a wide variety of screw-on lids and jars to be automatically closed to match the correct diameters, apply a gripping force and then apply torque in an opposing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: 7398714Abstract: A hand held, one touch jar opener can be placed on a jar and activated with a momentary touch of a button. An epicyclic gear train is set to sequentially provide a grip on a jar, and on a lid, followed by development of torque needed to move the lid in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the jar. The principles embodied in the opener shown can be realized in an opener which can be manually powered, or preferably motorized and possibly highly automated. A differential geartrain provides reduction of speed and increase in torque and then provides two balanced and opposing forces through the epicyclic gear assembly having sun and planet gears. This configuration enables a wide variety of screw-on lids and jars to be automatically closed to match the correct diameters, apply a gripping force and then apply torque in an opposing direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg. Isl Corp.) OffshoreIncorporationsInventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: 7264257Abstract: There is provided a frame assembly for a foldable cycle. The assembly has a rear frame portion including a mounting for a rear wheel; a forward frame portion, hingedly connecting to the rear frame portion such that the two are foldable towards each other; and hingedly connecting to the forward frame portion, a pivot assembly for a mounting arm including a mounting for a forward wheel. On folding of the cycle, hinged movement of the pivot assembly relative to the forward frame portion moves the mounting arm to move the forward wheel mounting relative to the forward frame portion. The rear frame portion and pivot assembly are coupled such that folding of the frame portions towards each other results in the distance between the forward frame portion and forward wheel mounting extending relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Inventor: Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: 5699567Abstract: With reference to FIG. 1 , there is described a support apparatus (1) for supporting a patient at an adjustable position. A handle (5) is provided by which an operator may apply an adjusting force to the support apparatus (2). A locking mechanism (12) retains the support apparatus at a required position. A release mechanism is also provided to release the locking mechanism (12) to allow adjustment. This release mechanism comprises a cable (19), a portion of which extends in proximity to part of the handle (5) so that in use the operator may clasp the cable (19) to the handle (5) thereby to pull the cable (19) and activate the release mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Keymed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd.Inventors: Mark Andrew Sanders, Alexander Joseph Kalogroulis
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Patent number: D508911Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Inflite Audio LimitedInventor: Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: D555448Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg.Isl Corp.) OffshoreIncorporationsInventors: Mark Andrew Sanders, Pat Yin Mah
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Patent number: D555998Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg.Isl Corp.) Offshore IncorporationsInventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: D594301Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Daka Research Inc.Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
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Patent number: D594303Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Daka Research Inc.Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders