Patents by Inventor Nicholas Jeffers
Nicholas Jeffers 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: 11893917Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided including: modulating or modifying light output by one or more light sources, wherein the light output is for use in rendering content in a first direction using a display, wherein the display has at least one curved portion, wherein the modulating or modifying of the light output by the one or more light sources modulates or modifies said light within said at least one curved portion such that said content is rendered in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Nicholas Jeffers, Ian Davis, Akshat Agarwal, Diarmuid O'Connell, Oliver Burns
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Publication number: 20240012094Abstract: Examples of the disclosure relate to apparatus (101) for positioning mobile devices (105). The apparatus (101) comprises means for: obtaining a time of arrival of at least one audio signal (131) at a mobile device (105), wherein the audio signal (131) is generated with a photoacoustic effect; and using the time of the arrival of the audio signal (131) to estimate a location of the mobile device (105).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OYInventors: Ian DAVIS, Akshat AGARWAL, Nicholas JEFFERS, Diarmuid O'CONNELL, Oliver BURNS
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Patent number: 11862390Abstract: A charging apparatus for inductive charging. The charging apparatus comprises one or more charging coils configured to transfer power to a mobile apparatus and at least one flexible diaphragm configured so that movement of the flexible diaphragm directs air flow towards the mobile apparatus. At least one of, the one or more charging coils or actuating circuitry for actuating the one or more charging coils are mounted on the flexible diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Diarmuid O'Connell, Akshat Agarwal, Ian Davis, Nicholas Jeffers
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Publication number: 20230328415Abstract: A microphone apparatus including: a casing; a composite material located within the casing, the composite material including at least in part conductive particles, the composite material configured to alter an internal impedance based on a surface disturbance transmitted by an acoustic wave, and wherein the microphone apparatus is configured to be coupled to a surface that transmitted the acoustic wave.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Ian DAVIS, Oliver BURNS, Diarmuid O'CONNELL, Akshat AGARWAL, Nicholas JEFFERS
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Patent number: 11680886Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a body having an aperture dimensioned to receive an air-borne particle of corresponding size; first and second electrodes positioned within the aperture between which a potential difference can be applied; and a measurement circuit configured to measure an electrical property between the first and second electrodes such that the presence of the air-borne particle within the aperture can be detected based on a change in the electrical property when the air-borne particle contacts both the first and second electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Akshat Agarwal, Nicholas Jeffers
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Publication number: 20230186808Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided including: modulating or modifying light output by one or more light sources, wherein the light output is for use in rendering content in a first direction using a display, wherein the display has at least one curved portion, wherein the modulating or modifying of the light output by the one or more light sources modulates or modifies said light within said at least one curved portion such that said content is rendered in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Nicholas Jeffers, lan DAVIS, Akshat AGARWAL, Diarmuid O'CONNELL, Oliver BURNS
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Publication number: 20220175156Abstract: A refrigerated display case chassis includes a first insulated panel and a second insulated panel. The first insulated panel has a first foam layer bounded by a first pair of thermally conductive sheets. The first insulated panel forms a first wall of the refrigerated display case chassis. The second insulated panel has a second foam layer bounded by a second pair of thermally conductive sheets. The second insulated panel forms a second wall of the refrigerated display case chassis. The second insulated panel mates with the first insulated panel to form a thermally insulated joint where, in cross-section, one sheet of the first pair of thermally conductive sheets terminates at a surface of the second foam layer. The thermally conductive sheets have a greater thermal conductivity than the first or second foam layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Lawrence William Eget, Steven O. Stubblefield, Nicholas Jeffers, Daniela Guadalupe Medina
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METHOD, APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MULTIPHASE COOLING OF A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Publication number: 20220015259Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are disclosed for providing a multiphase pumping mechanism configured for multiphase cooling of electrical charging circuitry. In the context of an apparatus, the apparatus includes a thermoelectric cooling device having first and second opposed surfaces and a fluid circulation path having first and second branches in thermal communication with the first and second surfaces, respectively, of the thermoelectric cooling device. The fluid circulation path is configured to control flow of fluid therethrough such that the fluid alternately flows through the first and second branches. The first branch of the fluid circulation path is also configured to be in a thermal communication with at least one first component of a mobile electronic device in order to absorb heat and correspondingly cool the at least one first component of the mobile electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Akshat Agarwal, Ian Davis, Nicholas Jeffers, Diarmuid O'Connell, Oliver Burns -
Publication number: 20210391751Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may relate to an apparatus, a method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium configured for tuning radio frequency elements. In some aspects, the aspects may relate to at least one radio frequency element, at least one wireless charging, one or more channels configured to run between a first portion at least substantially adjacent to the at least one wireless charging coil and a second portion at least substantially adjacent to the at least one radio frequency element, and a dielectric fluid disposed within the one or more channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Diarmuid O'CONNELL, Oliver BURNS, Nicholas JEFFERS, Ian DAVIS, Akshat AGARWAL
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Publication number: 20210366652Abstract: A charging apparatus for inductive charging. The charging apparatus comprises one or more charging coils configured to transfer power to a mobile apparatus and at least one flexible diaphragm configured so that movement of the flexible diaphragm directs air flow towards the mobile apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Diarmuid O'CONNELL, Akshat AGARWAL, Ian DAVIS, Nicholas JEFFERS
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Patent number: 11122706Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus and method of manufacture is disclosed. The manifold may have a first mechanical interface, a second mechanical interface remote from the first mechanical interface and one or more internal walls defining at least first and second channels within the manifold between the first and second mechanical interfaces. An evaporator member may be attached to the manifold so as to seal the first mechanical interface. A condenser member may be attached to the manifold so as to seal the second mechanical interface. The manifold, evaporator and condenser members may provide a contained heat transfer system in which a working fluid moves between the condenser member and the evaporator member.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventor: Nicholas Jeffers
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Publication number: 20210166990Abstract: Apparatus and method for pumping fluid to cool a heat source using a thermoelectric cooler to heat a fluid and cause it to flow from a first chamber to through a channel, to a second chamber and vice-versa to make thermal contact with the heat source. During a phase of operation, a control circuit switches off the thermoelectric cooler and measured the electric power generated by the thermoelectric cooler. Depending on the measured value of the power generated by the thermoelectric cooler the flow rate of the fluid is varied to ensure optimal cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Alcatel LucentInventors: Nicholas Jeffers, Jason Stafford, Brian Donnelly
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Publication number: 20200378880Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a body having an aperture dimensioned to receive an air-borne particle of corresponding size; first and second electrodes positioned within the aperture between which a potential difference can be applied; and a measurement circuit configured to measure an electrical property between the first and second electrodes such that the presence of the air-borne particle within the aperture can be detected based on a change in the electrical property when the air-borne particle contacts both the first and second electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Akshat AGARWAL, Nicholas JEFFERS
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Apparatus and method for operating an oscillation blade device and a system comprising the apparatus
Patent number: 10808729Abstract: A power source is configured to apply a first alternating electric excitation signal to an oscillation blade device at a first excitation frequency causing a blade of the oscillation blade device to oscillate at a first oscillation frequency. A current detector is configured to measure amplitude values of the current supplied by the power source to the oscillation blade device. A processor is configured to assess a plurality of successive peak values of the measured amplitudes, determine a second oscillation frequency for the blade if variation in the successive peak values is detected and send a command to the power source to apply a second alternating electric excitation signal to the oscillation blade device at a second excitation frequency which matches the determined second oscillation frequency.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Akshat Agarwal, Nicholas Jeffers -
Patent number: 10525487Abstract: A garden watering device is configured for use in handheld and ground-based operation. The garden watering device includes a device body having a water inlet and a handle. The garden watering device also includes at least one water distribution member adapted to spray in multiple patterns. In one example, the at least one water distribution member includes an elongate tube with a series of discharge outlets and a multi-pattern head with at least one flow outlet. The garden watering device also includes a flow route selector that routes water to either the elongate tube or the multi-pattern head.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Partners In Innovation Limited, LLCInventors: John A. Helmsderfer, Nathan Maggard, Andrew Ahr, Nicholas Jeffers, Yani Deros, Craig Ovans
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Patent number: 10525558Abstract: A chuck body includes a base, a fixed gripper finger, a cylinder mount, a slide, and a movable gripper finger. The base includes a planar member. The fixed gripper finger is fixedly provided on the planar member at a position spaced from a longitudinal end of the planar member. The cylinder mount is mounted on the planar member, and includes a cylinder and a linear actuator operably engaging the cylinder to linearly move the cylinder in a longitudinal direction of the planar member toward and away from the fixed gripper finger. The slide is secured to a distal end of the cylinder and is integrally movable with the cylinder. The movable gripper finger is secured to the slide and positioned to cooperate with the fixed gripper finger to grip an associated work object when moved toward the fixed gripper finger by the linear actuator.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eric L. Beaty, Nicholas A. Jeffers
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Publication number: 20190387643Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus and method of manufacture is disclosed. The manifold may have a first mechanical interface, a second mechanical interface remote from the first mechanical interface and one or more internal walls defining at least first and second channels within the manifold between the first and second mechanical interfaces. An evaporator member may be attached to the manifold so as to seal the first mechanical interface. A condenser member may be attached to the manifold so as to seal the second mechanical interface. The manifold, evaporator and condenser members may provide a contained heat transfer system in which a working fluid moves between the condenser member and the evaporator member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventor: Nicholas JEFFERS
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Patent number: 10280945Abstract: A device for moving air comprising a piezoelectric element attached to a planar body. The planar body is configured to oscillate at a movable end generating an airflow in response to applying alternating electric current to said piezoelectric element. The device further comprises a partial cavity defined by a base plate, a first wall and a second wall which surrounds the movable end of the planar body. The base plate further comprises an opening located proximate to said movable end of the planar body. In operation the air flow generated by the planar body is forced out of the device through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Brian Donnelly, Nicholas Jeffers, Jason Stafford
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN OSCILLATION BLADE DEVICE AND A SYSTEM COMPRISING THE APPARATUS
Publication number: 20180313368Abstract: A power source is configured to apply a first alternating electric excitation signal to an oscillation blade device at a first excitation frequency causing a blade of the oscillation blade device to oscillate at a first oscillation frequency. A current detector is configured to measure amplitude values of the current supplied by the power source to the oscillation blade device. A processor is configured to assess a plurality of successive peak values of the measured amplitudes, determine a second oscillation frequency for the blade if variation in the successive peak values is detected and send a command to the power source to apply a second alternating electric excitation signal to the oscillation blade device at a second excitation frequency which matches the determined second oscillation frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Alcatel LucentInventors: Akshat AGARWAL, Nicholas JEFFERS -
Publication number: 20170333919Abstract: A garden watering device is configured for use in handheld and ground-based operation. The garden watering device includes a device body having a water inlet and a handle. The garden watering device also includes at least one water distribution member adapted to spray in multiple patterns. In one example, the at least one water distribution member includes an elongate tube with a series of discharge outlets and a multi-pattern head with at least one flow outlet. The garden watering device also includes a flow route selector that routes water to either the elongate tube or the multi-pattern head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: John A. Helmsderfer, Nathan Maggard, Andrew Ahr, Nicholas Jeffers, Yani Deros, Craig Ovans