Patents by Inventor Martyn Richards

Martyn Richards 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: 10472978
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine fan blade apparatus is disclosed comprising a reverse pitch rotatable mounting and an aerofoil part. The aerofoil part comprises radially inner and radially outer portions that are separated by an interface extending from a leading edge of the aerofoil part to a trailing edge of the aerofoil part. The reverse pitch rotatable mounting locates the radially inner and radially outer portions with respect to one another. The reverse pitch rotatable mounting and separation at the interface permit relative pitch change rotation between the radially inner and radially outer portions such that one of the radially inner and radially outer portions is rotatable to a reverse pitch configuration by comparison with the other portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: John Whurr, Martyn Richards
  • Patent number: 9975051
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Publication number: 20160166939
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.
    Inventors: MARTYN RICHARD CHUDLEY, CRAIG HOWARD, PAUL KERBY, GARETH GEORGE WILSON, GERARD-LEE TALBOT, BEN JAMES WARD
  • Patent number: 9364746
    Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Publication number: 20150352448
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.
    Inventors: MARTYN RICHARD CHUDLEY, CRAIG HOWARD, PAUL KERBY, GARETH GEORGE WILSON, GERARD-LEE TALBOT, BEN JAMES WARD
  • Patent number: 8920283
    Abstract: An epicyclic gearbox oil scavenge arrangement. The epicyclic gearbox is of the planetary or differential type and comprises an input sun gear (28); a plurality of planet gears (32) that mesh with the sun gear (28) and are driven therefrom; an annular planet carrier (34) that couples the planet gears (32) in known relative orientation and is configured to precess around the sun gear (28); and a ring gear (38) that meshes with each planet gear (32). The ring gear (38) comprises ejection apertures (44) that extend radially therethrough and the planet carrier (34) comprises at least one lobe (42) that extends radially from the periphery of the planet carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventor: Martyn Richards
  • Patent number: 8911296
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Publication number: 20140248944
    Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Patent number: 8721412
    Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Publication number: 20130337911
    Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Publication number: 20130237325
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Patent number: 8506372
    Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different virtual geographic locations at which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with each location. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from location to location, performing objectives at the various locations, and interacting with the players at the locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Patent number: 8425326
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Patent number: 8419351
    Abstract: A selective rotation arrangement for a shaft, the arrangement including a housing mountable spaced from the shaft and an engagement member with distal and proximal ends which is selectively movable relative to the housing towards or away from the shaft between an operating position towards the shaft and a rest position clear of the shaft, the engagement member having a gear member at the distal end thereof which is engageable with the shaft in the operating position to permit turning of the shaft by the engagement member, but is disengaged from the shaft in the rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventor: Martyn Richards
  • Patent number: 7891163
    Abstract: In prop fan and contra fan gas turbine engines particularly utilized with regard to pusher configurations towards the aft of an aircraft, there is a significant problem with regard to debris and bird strikes resulting in particulate matter which may damage the engine thrust core. By providing an inlet rotor which fragments and creates a centrifugal aspect to the inlet flow, particulate matter can be directed to a bypass chute normally in the form of an annular section extending into a number of chute exits. In such circumstances, the particulate matter is removed continuously from the inlet flow and the chutes are normally angled to project any particulate matter towards propellers of the engine at robust positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventor: Martyn Richards
  • Patent number: 7841185
    Abstract: Disparities between optimum engine thrust for aircraft operation and power necessary to drive an ancillary machine such an electrical power generator can cause problems within a turbine engine. Clearly, it is necessary to continue developing sufficient electrical power for control and other systems within an aircraft despite aircraft thrust requirements. Previously, some compressed air flow has been bypassed in order to maintain compressor stability, but unfortunately such bypass systems within turbine engines can have a thrust recovery regime such that there is excess thrust in comparison with that actually necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: Martyn Richards, Nicholas Howarth
  • Patent number: 7810312
    Abstract: In certain circumstances recovery of a fluid flow presented through a heat exchanger into another flow can create problems with respect to drag and loss of thrust. In gas turbine engines heat exchangers are utilized for providing cooling of other flows such as in relation to compressor air taken from the core of the engine and utilized for cabin ventilation and de-icing functions. By providing an outlet valve through an outlet duct in a wall of a housing the exhaust fluid flow from the heat exchanger can be returned to the by-pass flow with reduced drag effects whilst recovering thrust. The valve may take the form of a flap displaceable into the by-pass flow before an exit plan to create a reduction in static pressure drawing fluid flow through the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: Richard G Stretton, Martyn Richards
  • Publication number: 20100216530
    Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different virtual geographic locations at which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with each location. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from location to location, performing objectives at the various locations, and interacting with the players at the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Publication number: 20100216553
    Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
  • Patent number: 7698884
    Abstract: A power transmission arrangement comprises a first power transmission member connectable to a first main shaft of an engine. The arrangement also includes a second power transmission member connectable to a second main shaft of the engine and to a third power transmission member. A coupling assembly is provided which has a selectable coupling condition to couple the first power transmission member to the second power transmission member to allow power to be transmitted from the third power transmission member to the first main shaft of the engine via the first power transmission member. The coupling assembly has a decoupling condition to decouple the first power transmission member from the second power transmission member to allow power to be transmitted from the main shaft of the engine to the third power transmission member via the second power transmission member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: Alan R. Maguire, David C. Butt, Martyn Richards, Geoffrey E. Kirk, David A. Edwards, Glenn A. Knight