Patents by Inventor Martin Riddiford

Martin Riddiford 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).

  • Patent number: 12041192
    Abstract: A portable, electronic device configured to transform between a smartphone usage mode and a keyboard-based usage mode. The device includes (i) a base section and (ii) a top section that includes a touchscreen display that sits over the base section when the device is in the smartphone mode. A sliding carriage system enables the top section to both (i) slide back over the base section, moving parallel to a top surface of the base section, and then fully expose the keyboard, and (ii) then pivot so that the display is at a conventional reading angle to the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: PLANET COMPUTERS LTD.
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Janko Mrsic-Flogel, Sebastian Ng Lei
  • Publication number: 20230179691
    Abstract: A portable, electronic device configured to transform between a smartphone usage mode and a keyboard-based usage mode. The device includes (i) a base section and (ii) a top section that includes a touchscreen display that sits over the base section when the device is in the smartphone mode. A sliding carriage system enables the top section to both (i) slide back over the base section, moving parallel to a top surface of the base section, and then fully expose the keyboard, and (ii) then pivot so that the display is at a conventional reading angle to the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Martin RIDDIFORD, Janko MRSIC-FLOGEL, Sebastian NG LEI
  • Publication number: 20230159318
    Abstract: A dispenser and methods for dispensing a material into a receptacle comprises a dispenser outlet for dispensing material into the receptacle; a support for receiving a receptacle; at least one lateral sensor positioned to laterally sense a receptacle received on the support; an upper sensor positioned to sense a receptacle received on the support from above; and a controller operatively connected to the lateral and upper sensors. The controller is configured to sense the presence of a receptacle received on the support, calculate the volume of the receptacle and/or the volume of material within the receptacle from data received from the lateral and upper sensors, and control the volume of material dispensed from the dispenser outlet into the receptacle based upon the calculated volume of the receptacle and/or the volume of material within the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew GLASSTONE, Martin RIDDIFORD, Scott MACKENZIE
  • Patent number: 11404936
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for generating electricity is provided comprising an electrical energy-generating device for generating electrical energy in response to input mechanical action. The apparatus comprises a drive mechanism having an elongate flexible member provided as a closed endless loop. A portion of the elongate flexible member is exposed so as to enable a user to grasp and pull said portion downward by a distance of at least 30 cm. The drive mechanism supplies the said mechanical action to the electricity-generating device, wherein said mechanical action is provided by user applying a downward force to the elongate flexible member so as to cause the elongate flexible member to move with respect to the mounting element. A re-chargeable battery is further provided for storing the electrical energy generated by the electrical energy-generating device. A mounting element enables the apparatus to be supported at a suspended position relative to the ground during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: DECIWATT LTD
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Adrian Willis
  • Patent number: 11396102
    Abstract: A robot comprises a first part and a second part moveable relative to the first part. The robot operates in an audio output mode in which the first and second parts are in a first configuration relative to each other and in which the robot outputs audio from an array of speakers using an audio output technique. The robot operates in a user interaction mode in which the first and second parts are in a second, different configuration relative to each other and in which the robot interacts with a user. The robot is configured to change from the audio output mode to the user interaction mode in response to the robot detecting a trigger event. Changing from the audio output mode to the user interaction mode comprises causing the first part to lift up relative to the second part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Emotech Ltd.
    Inventors: Hongbin Zhuang, Szu-Hung Lee, Martin Riddiford, Patrick Hunt, Graham Brett, Robert Butterworth, Douglas Morton, Ben Mahon
  • Publication number: 20210378465
    Abstract: The present invention provides a riser apparatus which is configured to rise the height of a seat, such as a toilet seat. The present invention also provides a kit comprising a riser apparatus of the invention and a seat arrangement and provides for the use of the riser apparatus and kit in order to assist a mobility impaired subject to use a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Dominic TOOZE, Martin Riddiford, Nathan Lyell
  • Publication number: 20210187144
    Abstract: A fragrance system for a room, building or other environment, the system including (a) a stand or other form of base and (b) one or more portable fragrance objects, each portable fragrance object providing a fragrance and configured to rest on the stand or base. The stand or base includes one or more fans or other air movement system arranged to release fragrance from one or more of the fragrance objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: David MAIN, Stephen JACKSON, Martin RIDDIFORD, Ben HENLEY, Jonathan CHAN
  • Publication number: 20200395819
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for generating electricity is provided comprising an electrical energy-generating device for generating electrical energy in response to input mechanical action. The apparatus comprises a drive mechanism having an elongate flexible member provided as a closed endless loop. A portion of the elongate flexible member is exposed so as to enable a user to grasp and pull said portion downward by a distance of at least 30 cm. The drive mechanism supplies the said mechanical action to the electricity-generating device, wherein said mechanical action is provided by user applying a downward force to the elongate flexible member so as to cause the elongate flexible member to move with respect to the mounting element. A re-chargeable battery is further provided for storing the electrical energy generated by the electrical energy-generating device. A mounting element enables the apparatus to be supported at a suspended position relative to the ground during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Adrian Willis
  • Patent number: 10716370
    Abstract: A strap (2) for a watch (1) comprising: a first fastening portion (4); a watch supporting portion (6); and a second fastening portion (8). The first and second fastening portions comprise a series of holes (22, 24) spaced along each fastening portion. The first fastening portion further comprises an opening (10) through which the second fastening portion can be threaded and at least one pin (12) projecting inwards from the strap so as to be received in a hole in the second fastening portion. The second fastening portion further comprises at least one pin (14) projecting inwards from the strap so as to be received in a hole in the first fastening portion when the second fastening portion is threaded through the opening and laid on top of the first fastening portion. The first fastening portion further comprises at least one peg (18) projecting outwards from the strap so as to engage in a hole in the second fastening portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Stephen Bayley, Martin Riddiford, Jonathan Chan
  • Publication number: 20190275680
    Abstract: A robot comprises a first part and a second part moveable relative to the first part. The robot operates in an audio output mode in which the first and second parts are in a first configuration relative to each other and in which the robot outputs audio from an array of speakers using an audio output technique. The robot operates in a user interaction mode in which the first and second parts are in a second, different configuration relative to each other and in which the robot interacts with a user. The robot is configured to change from the audio output mode to the user interaction mode in response to the robot detecting a trigger event. Changing from the audio output mode to the user interaction mode comprises causing the first part to lift up relative to the second part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Hongbin ZHUANG, Szu-Hung LEE, Martin RIDDIFORD, Patrick HUNT, Graham BRETT, Robert BUTTERWORTH, Douglas MORTON, Ben MAHON
  • Publication number: 20190094441
    Abstract: A display device comprises first, second and third layers. The first layer is spaced apart from the second layer. The third layer is arranged between the first and second layers. The first layer comprises a display surface facing away from the second layer. The display surface is arranged to provide a display output. The second layer comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements. The third layer of the display device comprises a plurality of discrete guide channels. Each guide channel in the plurality of guide channels is arranged to guide light travelling from a respective light-emitting element in the plurality of light-emitting elements to the display surface. Different guide channels in the plurality of guide channels have different channel lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Hongbin ZHUANG, Szu-Hung LEE, Martin RIDDIFORD, Rob BUTTERWORTH, Douglas MORTON, Patrick HUNT
  • Patent number: 10167990
    Abstract: A camera is disclosed comprising a substantially cylindrical camera body defining a longitudinal axis and a mounting system rotatably connected to the camera body, the mounting system comprising a base portion for mounting the camera to another object and at least one ring member arranged to surround the camera body and rotate around the longitudinal axis of the camera body during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Christopher James Taylor, Frank De Jong, Yu-Chyuan Tseng, Hadyn Macquire Lyall Van Der Berg, Jonathan Heath, Eveline Anna Kleinjan
  • Patent number: D835154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Nicholas Hausman, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D849075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Jonathan Heath, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D849790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Nicholas Hausman, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D849791
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Nicholas Hausman, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D861034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Nicholas Hausman, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D861760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: Hongbin Zhuang, Szu-Hung Lee, Martin Riddiford, Rob Butterworth, Ben Mahon, Douglas Morton, Patrick Hunt
  • Patent number: D956156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Therefore Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Clift, Martin Riddiford, Gavin Flowers
  • Patent number: D1022100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Therefore Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Clift, Martin Riddiford