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).

  • Publication number: 20180235327
    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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen Bayley, Martin Riddiford, Jonathan Chan
  • Patent number: 10054254
    Abstract: A camera is disclosed comprising a mounting system including a base portion for mounting the camera to another object, wherein the base portion comprises a pair of levers arranged on top of one another to pivot in-plane to enable connection or disconnection of a mounting interface to the mounting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    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: 10057466
    Abstract: A digital video camera is disclosed comprising a substantially cylindrical camera body defining a longitudinal axis, and first and second user inputs arranged on a wall of the camera body, wherein one of the first and second user inputs is arranged on a side wall of the camera body in a plane that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the other of the first and second user inputs is arranged on an end wall of the camera body in a plane that is generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, one of the first and second user inputs being actuable to start recording and the other of the first and second user inputs being actuable to stop recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    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: 9953363
    Abstract: An interactive food and/or drink ordering system is provided comprising a computer controlled projector apparatus and a horizontal surface, wherein images from the computer controlled projector apparatus are projected onto some or all of the surface, the images including a menu of food and/or drink selection options, the selection options being selectable by a first user operating an interface device operable to provide input to the computer and also by a second user operating an interface device operable to provide input to the computer, wherein the menu of food and/or drink selection options is projected into a zone on the surface that is shared by the first and second users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: ORDAMO LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Julia Allwright, Sam Broadbent, Jim Reeves, Daniel Potter, Noel Hunwick
  • Publication number: 20180095344
    Abstract: A removable power pack for a camera is disclosed comprising a battery module and a data storage module housed in a common casing to form an integrated unit, wherein the casing exposes one or more electrical connectors for transmitting power and data between the power pack and a camera that receives the power pack. A waterproof camera is also disclosed comprising a camera body and a removable power pack installed in or on the body, the removable power pack including one or more electrical connectors for transmitting power to the camera once installed, and a sealing interface arranged between the camera and the power pack to prevent moisture from reaching the one or more electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Christopher James Taylor, Frank De Jong, Yu-Chyuan Tseng, Hadyn Macquire Lyall Van Der Berg, Jonathan Heath, Eveline Anna Kleinjan
  • Publication number: 20180094765
    Abstract: A camera is disclosed comprising a mounting system including a base portion for mounting the camera to another object, wherein the base portion comprises a pair of levers arranged on top of one another to pivot in-plane to enable connection or disconnection of a mounting interface to the mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Christopher James Taylor, Frank De Jong, Yu-Chyuan Tseng, Hadyn Macquire Lyall Van Der Berg, Jonathan Heath, Eveline Anna Kleinjan
  • Publication number: 20180094764
    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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Christopher James Taylor, Frank De Jong, Yu-Chyuan Tseng, Hadyn Macquire Lyall Van Der Berg, Jonathan Heath, Eveline Anna Kleinjan
  • Publication number: 20180088443
    Abstract: A lens cap for a camera is disclosed comprising a transparent cover supported by a cylindrical body and a seal circumscribing an internal surface of the cylindrical body, the seal being overmoulded on the cylindrical body. A camera is also disclosed comprising a substantially sealed camera body, the camera body housing one or more sensors arranged in fluid communication with the external atmosphere, the camera further comprising a lens and a transparent lens cap arranged to cover the lens and substantially close off, or reduce, the fluid communication between the one or more sensors and the external atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Christopher James Taylor, Frank De Jong, Yu-Chyuan Tseng, Hadyn Macquire Lyall Van Der Berg, Jonathan Heath, Eveline Anna Kleinjan
  • Publication number: 20180091708
    Abstract: A digital video camera is disclosed comprising a substantially cylindrical camera body defining a longitudinal axis, and first and second user inputs arranged on a wall of the camera body, wherein one of the first and second user inputs is arranged on a side wall of the camera body in a plane that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the other of the first and second user inputs is arranged on an end wall of the camera body in a plane that is generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, one of the first and second user inputs being actuable to start recording and the other of the first and second user inputs being actuable to stop recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Christopher James Taylor, Frank De Jong, Yu-Chyuan Tseng, Hadyn Macquire Lyall Van Der Berg, Jonathan Heath, Eveline Anna Kleinjan
  • Publication number: 20180059516
    Abstract: An adjustable mount (2) for a camera, comprising a base (6) for mounting to an object in a fixed position and a body (4) that is removably connected to the base (6), the base (6) defining a horizontal plane for the adjustable mount (2), and wherein, when the body (4) is connected to the base (6) in use, the body (4) is rotatable about a vertical axis passing through the base (6) and a mounting portion (32) of the body (4) is pivotable away from the horizontal plane so as to enable adjustment of an orientation of a camera supported on the mounting portion (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher James Taylor, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: 9573532
    Abstract: A docking station (10) for an elongate rectangular mobile device. A first adjustable slide clamp member (14) is fitted in aperture (28) and is capable of adjustment in one direction. A second adjustable rotate clamp member (16) has a plug (85) for interconnection with a socket of the mobile device. The slide clamp member (14) has a clamp surface (32) and comprises a ratchet arm (26). The rotate clamp member also has a clamp surface (32c) and is rotatably disposed with respect to the body so that it can rotate between two positions. In a first position the clamp surface is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the slide clamp (14). In a second position it is parallel to that direction. In the second position, it opens a second aperture opposite the rotate clamp member and in which the slide clamp member can be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Benjamin John Henley
  • Patent number: D785072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Christopher James Taylor, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D786955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Christopher James Taylor, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D790556
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Jonathan Heath, Martin Riddiford
  • Patent number: D793269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Clement Albert Anne Magniez, Stephen Michael Jackson, Martin Riddiford, Anthony Nicholas Pond, Jonathan Chan, William Hywel Stuart
  • Patent number: D793270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Martin Riddiford, Anthony Nicholas Pond, Jonathan Chan
  • Patent number: D795120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Stephen Bayley, Martin Riddiford, Jonathan Chan
  • Patent number: D795731
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Stephen Bayley, Martin Riddiford, Jonathan Chan
  • Patent number: D796356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: TomTom International B.V.
    Inventors: Stephen Bayley, Martin Riddiford, Jonathan Chan
  • Patent number: D819605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: TOMTOM INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Jonathan Heath, Martin Riddiford