Patents by Inventor Nick Temple

Nick Temple 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: 20190174915
    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a gaming table. The gaming table comprises: a table structure defining a dealer side and an opposite player side, and defining a dealer position on the dealer side, wherein the table structure comprises a table top having a dealer table area and a player table area; a first air manifold on a first side of the dealer position, the first air manifold being positioned in the dealer table area and arranged to project multiple first air jets at a plurality of different angles; a second air manifold on a second side of the dealer position opposite the first side, the second air manifold being positioned in the dealer table area and arranged to project multiple second air jets at a plurality of different angles; and a blower to provide positive air pressure to the first and second air manifolds to thereby project the first and second air jets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Michael PRINCE, Sean Robert KNIGHTS, David Glyn FRANCIS, Adrian MARANGONI, Paul MITCHELL, Nick TEMPLE, Peter MATHIESON, Paul SIRANT
  • Patent number: 10144407
    Abstract: A method and system of controlling a configuration of a vehicle power-assisted steering (PAS) system is provided. The method includes detecting at a vehicle a change between two-wheel-drive driveline operation and four-wheel-drive driveline operation; accessing a pre-defined PAS profile stored at the vehicle based on the detected change; and operating the vehicle PAS system using at least one variable included in the PAS profile in response to the detected change in driveline operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: Nick Temple, Craig Edwards, John Kewley, Anthony Whittle
  • Publication number: 20170210415
    Abstract: A method for controlling the provision of oscillatory feedback through a steering system of a vehicle. The method comprises receiving a request to provide oscillatory feedback through the steering system of the vehicle. The method further comprises determining a characteristic of a road surface being traversed by the vehicle. The method still further comprises imparting to a component of the steering system an oscillating force having one or more oscillation properties that is/are dependent upon the determined road surface characteristic to thereby provide the requested oscillatory feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony WHITTLE, David LICKFOLD, John KEWLEY, Nick TEMPLE
  • Publication number: 20170080973
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling the provision of oscillatory feedback through a steering system of a vehicle. The method carried out by the system includes receiving a request to provide oscillatory feedback through the steering system of the vehicle, acquiring a value of a steering angle-related parameter, and comparing the value of the steering angle-related parameter to a predetermined threshold value. The method further includes automatically inhibiting the provision of the oscillatory feedback when the value of the steering angle-related parameter is above the predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: David LICKFOLD, Anthony WHITTLE, John KEWLEY, Nick TEMPLE
  • Publication number: 20160318443
    Abstract: A method for controlling the provision of oscillatory feedback through a steering system of a vehicle. The method comprises receiving a request to provide oscillatory feedback through the steering system of the vehicle. The method further comprises obtaining an electrical signal representative of a value of an applied steering torque that indicates the presence of a driver steering input, and comparing the value of the applied steering torque to a predetermined threshold value. The method still further comprises automatically inhibiting the provision of the oscillatory feedback when the applied steering torque value is above the predetermined threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: David Lickfold, Nick Temple
  • Publication number: 20160221565
    Abstract: A method and system of controlling a configuration of a vehicle power-assisted steering (PAS) system is provided. The method includes detecting at a vehicle a change between two-wheel-drive driveline operation and four-wheel-drive driveline operation; accessing a pre-defined PAS profile stored at the vehicle based on the detected change; and operating the vehicle PAS system using at least one variable included in the PAS profile in response to the detected change in driveline operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Nick TEMPLE, Craig EDWARDS, John KEWLEY, Anthony WHITTLE
  • Patent number: 9308933
    Abstract: There is disclosed a steering system for a vehicle. The system comprises a rotatable steering column co-operable with a steering wheel. A steering member is co-operable with the steering column such that rotary motion of the steering column causes linear motion of the steering member and linear motion of the steering member causes rotary motion of the steering column. An actuator is co-operable with the steering member for linear actuation of the steering member, the actuator being configured for receiving and executing commands from a controller that sends, in dependence on a defined condition, an oscillation command to the actuator to impart an oscillating force to the steering member. A method of providing feedback through a steering system of a vehicle is also disclosed, as are suitable controllers, software and processors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Jaguar Land Rover Limited
    Inventors: David Lickfold, Anthony Whittle, Nick Temple, John Kewley
  • Publication number: 20150344069
    Abstract: There is disclosed a steering system for a vehicle. The system comprises a rotatable steering column co-operable with a steering wheel. A steering member is co-operable with the steering column such that rotary motion of the steering column causes linear motion of the steering member and linear motion of the steering member causes rotary motion of the steering column. An actuator is co-operable with the steering member for linear actuation of the steering member, the actuator being configured for receiving and executing commands from a controller that sends, in dependence on a defined condition, an oscillation command to the actuator to impart an oscillating force to the steering member. A method of providing feedback through a steering system of a vehicle is also disclosed, as are suitable controllers, software and processors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: David Lickfold, Anthony Whittle, Nick Temple, John Kewley
  • Patent number: D1024879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: PACCAR Inc
    Inventors: Nick Outlaw, Peter Vurpillat, Rebecca Kern, Scott Temple, Brian Hannon, Piotr Stegawski