Patents by Inventor Mark Batchelor
Mark Batchelor 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: 11173887Abstract: A hydraulic brake assembly (12) includes a housing (24) having first and second side-by-side bores (30), each defining a respective master cylinder assembly. Each master cylinder assembly includes a master cylinder piston (32) slidably movable by actuation of a respective brake pedal (18a, 18b) to and between an active position and an inactive position. A spool (74) slidably disposed within a piston bore (70) of the master cylinder piston (32) is operable in a first mode to direct hydraulic fluid from a quick-fill chamber (62) to a master cylinder chamber (50) at a first pressure upon initial movement of the master cylinder piston (32) from the inactive position toward the active position. The spool (74) is operable in a second mode to direct hydraulic fluid from the quick-fill chamber (62) to a tank (20) when pressure in the master cylinder chamber (50) reaches a predefined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Carlisle Industrial Brake & FrictionInventor: Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20190210578Abstract: A hydraulic brake assembly (12) includes a housing (24) having first and second side-by-side bores (30), each defining a respective master cylinder assembly. Each master cylinder assembly includes a master cylinder piston (32) slidably movable by actuation of a respective brake pedal (18a, 18b) to and between an active position and an inactive position. A spool (74) slidably disposed within a piston bore (70) of the master cylinder piston (32) is operable in a first mode to direct hydraulic fluid from a quick-fill chamber (62) to a master cylinder chamber (50) at a first pressure upon initial movement of the master cylinder piston (32) from the inactive position toward the active position. The spool (74) is operable in a second mode to direct hydraulic fluid from the quick-fill chamber (62) to a tank (20) when pressure in the master cylinder chamber (50) reaches a predefined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventor: Mark Batchelor
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Patent number: 9183773Abstract: The method for the representation of video and audio signals on a low-resolution display panel, which includes the steps of: scaling the video or audio frame to fit the display panel, quantization of the video or audio signals to predetermined level values, temporal representation of video data by using the pulse density modulation, sending the signal pulses to the display panel. In further aspect the step of temporal representation contains the anti-flickering signal manipulation technique incorporating maximization of separation of the pulses during the pulse density modulation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Imagine Communications CorpInventors: Artur B. Twarecki, Mark Batchelor
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Patent number: 8550116Abstract: A twin power valve assembly (10) for a hydraulic braking system having a single body (16) with twin power valve arrangements, each having a spool (36, 36?) with a longitudinally extending passageway (36D, 36D?) for providing a modulation of the pressure applied to the brakes, and an integral balance piston (60, 60?) contained within the body (10) that equalizes the pressure applied to the left and right hand brakes when both brakes are applied.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Carlisle Brake Products (UK) Ltd.Inventor: Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20120037246Abstract: A twin power valve assembly (10) for a hydraulic braking system having a single body (16) with twin power valve arrangements, each having a spool (36, 36?) with a longitudinally extending passageway (36D, 36D?) for providing a modulation of the pressure applied to the brakes, and an integral balance piston (60, 60?) contained within the body (10) that equalizes the pressure applied to the left and right hand brakes when both brakes are applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: CARLISLE BRAKE PRODUCTS (UK) LTD.Inventor: Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20110221957Abstract: The method for the representation of video and audio signals on a low-resolution display panel, which includes the steps of: scaling the video or audio frame to fit the display panel, quantization of the video or audio signals to predetermined level values, temporal representation of video data by using the pulse density modulation, sending the signal pulses to the display panel. In further aspect the step of temporal representation contains the anti-flickering signal manipulation technique incorporating maximization of separation of the pulses during the pulse density modulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: LEITCH TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Artur B. Twarecki, Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20080039449Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Mark Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy Bemis, Wolf Fridman, Roger Gillespie, Julian Golec, David Lauffer, David Livingston, Saroop Matharu, Michael Mullican, Mark Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Robert Zelle
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Patent number: 7107769Abstract: A combined master cylinder and dump valve includes a piston slideable within a body bore that defines a master cylinder for pressurizing a brake port. The piston includes a piston seal for isolating a pressure port from a tank port, a piston bore, a first piston hole set for hydraulically connecting the pressure port to the piston bore and a second piston hole set for hydraulically connecting the piston bore to the tank port. A plunger slideably received in the piston bore has a plunger hole set for selectively connecting the first piston hole set with a plunger bore, and a plunger seal arrangement for selectively isolating the first piston hole set from the plunger bore. The plunger bore is hydraulically connected to the piston bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Carlisle Brake Products (UK) Ltd.Inventor: Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20060158442Abstract: The method for the representation of video and audio signals on a low-resolution display panel, which includes the steps of: scaling the video or audio frame to fit the display panel, quantization of the video or audio signals to predetermined level values, temporal representation of video data by using the pulse density modulation, sending the signal pulses to the display panel. In further aspect the step of temporal representation contains the anti-flickering signal manipulation technique incorporating maximization of separation of the pulses during the pulse density modulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: LEITCH TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Artur Twarecki, Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20050279792Abstract: A machine for automatic water to biker with The bike rider only has to lean in to an extended small hose that is attached to the front and center of the bike, then can still focus on riding while depressing the button and the water will be pumped into his mouth, and water spayed on his face if he so desires a cooling of water instead of a drink.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventor: Mark Batchelor
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Patent number: 6912851Abstract: A hydraulic brake valve comprising a body, a passageway defined in the body, an inlet to the passageway, an outlet from the passageway and a movable valve member in the passageway, the valve member is movable between a first position blocking the passageway to prevent communication between the inlet and the outlet, and a second position opening the passageway to allow communication between the inlet and the outlet in response to a pressure differential exceeding a predetermined value. The valve member remains in its second position once it has been moved to its second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems (UK) Ltd.Inventors: Mark Batchelor, Michael Williamson, David Parry
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Publication number: 20050143436Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Mark Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy Bemis, Wolf Fridman, Roger Gillespie, Julian Golec, David Lauffer, David Livingston, Saroop Matharu, Michael Mullican, Mark Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Robert Zelle
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Publication number: 20050057091Abstract: A combined master cylinder and dump valve includes a piston slideable within a body bore that defines a master cylinder for pressurizing a brake port. The piston includes a piston seal for isolating a pressure port from a tank port, a piston bore, a first piston hole set for hydraulically connecting the pressure port to the piston bore and a second piston hole set for hydraulically connecting the piston bore to the tank port. A plunger slideably received in the piston bore has a plunger hole set for selectively connecting the first piston hole set with a plunger bore, and a plunger seal arrangement for selectively isolating the first piston hole set from the plunger bore. The plunger bore is hydraulically connected to the piston bore. In a rest condition, the master cylinder is unpressurized and the plunger seal arrangement isolates the first piston hole set from the plunger bore, thereby isolating the pressure port from the tank port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventor: Mark Batchelor
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Publication number: 20040242336Abstract: A resilient sleeve includes a splined sleeve surface for engagement with an external spline of a first rotary member or an internal spline of a second rotary member. The resilient sleeve has a further splined sleeve surface for engagement with a further spline of the first rotary member or the second rotary member to inhibit relative movement between the rotary members. The first rotary member can be a part of a drive shaft, and the second rotary member can be a disc brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Michael Williamson, Mark Batchelor, Andrew John Blewitt, Peter Esau
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Patent number: 6729132Abstract: A bi-directional braking assembly for a vehicle includes a hydraulic booster assembly for applying proportional fluid pressure to a brake assembly and is actuated by a forward pedal. A master cylinder actuated by a rear pedal communicates fluid to the hydraulic booster assembly through a hydraulic booster valve. The hydraulic booster valve includes a piston movable to regulate hydraulic pressure in response to actuation of first and second plungers. The second plunger is movable along an axis separate from the first plunger in response to actuation of a master cylinder by a rear pedal. The master cylinder provides pressure to the booster valve assembly that acts on an area between the first and second plunger assemblies to move the second plunger away from the first plunger to actuate and move the booster piston within the valve.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) LtdInventors: Mark Batchelor, Michael Williamson
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Publication number: 20040070266Abstract: A hydraulic brake valve comprising a body, a passageway defined in the body, an inlet to the passageway, an outlet from the passageway and a movable valve member in the passageway, the valve member is movable between a first position blocking the passageway to prevent communication between the inlet and the outlet, and a second position opening the passageway to allow communication between the inlet and the outlet in response to a pressure differential exceeding a predetermined value. The valve member remains in its second position once it has been moved to its second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Mark Batchelor, Michael Williamson, David Parry
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Publication number: 20040011034Abstract: A bi-directional braking assembly for a vehicle includes a hydraulic booster assembly for applying proportional fluid pressure to a brake assembly and is actuated by a forward pedal. A master cylinder actuated by a rear pedal communicates fluid to the hydraulic booster assembly through a hydraulic booster valve. The hydraulic booster valve includes a piston movable to regulate hydraulic pressure in response to actuation of first and second plungers. The second plunger is movable along an axis separate from the first plunger in response to actuation of a master cylinder by a rear pedal. The master cylinder provides pressure to the booster valve assembly that acts on an area between the first and second plunger assemblies to move the second plunger away from the first plunger to actuate and move the booster piston within the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Mark Batchelor, Michael Williamson
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Publication number: 20030189583Abstract: The method for the representation of video and audio signals on a low-resolution display panel, which includes the steps of: scaling the video or audio frame to fit the display panel, quantization of the video or audio signals to predetermined level values, temporal representation of video data by using the pulse density modulation, sending the signal pulses to the display panel. In further aspect the step of temporal representation contains the anti-flickering signal manipulation technique incorporating maximization of separation of the pulses during the pulse density modulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Artur B. Twarecki, Mark Batchelor
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Patent number: 6616246Abstract: In an hydraulic braking system for vehicles a pedal-operated booster-assisted hydraulic master cylinder assembly (1) is adapted to apply a vehicle brake (2) by the supply of hydraulic fluid under pressure to a brake actuator for operating the brake, and a proportional valve (50) is arranged to provide a quick-fill function for the brake actuator in response to a proportional pilot signal (40) from the master cylinder assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Arvin Meritor, Inc.Inventors: Michael Williamson, Mark Batchelor
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Patent number: 6609370Abstract: A dual hydraulic booster assembly for a braking system of a tractor or like vehicle has a logic valve operable in a first mode to control the supply of pressure fluid for braking on one side of the vehicle to facilitate steering, and in a second mode of operation to control the supply of fluid pressure for braking on both sides of the vehicle for full vehicle retardation. A pressure amplifier valve may be provided to increase the pressure of the pressure fluid from the logic valve for braking in the second mode of operation. The logic valve and amplifier valve may be incorporated into the booster assembly to provide an integrated unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: ArvinMeritor, Inc.Inventor: Mark Batchelor