Patents by Inventor Paul Davidson

Paul Davidson 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: 20050067835
    Abstract: A connector for forming a connection between the tubular end of a first fluid conveying member and a threaded end of a second fluid conveying member as a threaded portion for engagement with a threaded end of a second fluid conveying member. The connector is provided with means for engaging an external circumferentially extending groove located on the tubular end of the first fluid conveying member. Means are provided for effecting sealing engagement with said threaded end of the second fluid conveying member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Davidson
  • Publication number: 20050049179
    Abstract: Method for digitally determining the daily insulin regimen for a diabetic patient. The invention divides the patient's day into adjustable time intervals containing basal insulin dosage rates and Carbohydrate-to-Insulin Ratio(s) (for determining meal insulin doses). The invention identifies the Corrective Insulin doses over a time interval as an “error” in the Prescription Insulin (Basal Insulin+Meal Insulin). Methods involve first estimating the change to one of these two components of Prescription Insulin, and then determining the change to the other by subtracting from the error. One method estimates Change in Meal Insulin distributed among intervals proportional to old Meal Insulin. Another method lumps After-Meal Corrective Insulin together with Meal Insulin. Another method splits the interval at the After-Meal Corrective Dose and determines Basal from Time-Boundary Corrective Dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Davidson, Harry Hebblewhite
  • Patent number: 6844221
    Abstract: A wire bond-less electronic component is for use with a circuit external to the wire bond-less electronic component. The wire bond-less electronic component includes a support substrate (110, 410), an electronic device (130) over the support substrate, and a cover (140, 440, 540) located over the electronic device and the support substrate. The cover includes an interconnect structure (141, 441, 541) electrically coupled to the electronic device and adapted to electrically couple together the electronic device and the circuit for providing impedance transformation of an electrical signal between the electronic device and the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshminarayan Viswanathan, Pierre-Marie Piel, Garry D. Funk, Robert Paul Davidson
  • Publication number: 20050006897
    Abstract: An assembly for securing two bodies is described, the assembly comprises a first body, the first body having a mouth portion for receiving a second body, and means for securing the first body to the second body, and means for sealing the first body against the second body, the securing means comprising, a first securing member for engagement with the second body, wherein the first securing member is for at least partial location inside the mouth portion and has means for engagement with the first body thereby to prevent removal of the second body from the mouth portion of the first body. The assembly may be a connector for joining two or more pipes or a coupling for joining a pipe to an operating unit such as a vehicle braking system for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6831078
    Abstract: A compound of formula (1) wherein R1 is aryl; and R2 is hydrogen or alkyl; pharmaceutically acceptable addition compounds thereof; and their use in therapy, particularly for the treatment and prophylaxis of CNS disorders such as anxiety and epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Vernalis Research Limited
    Inventors: David Reginald Adams, Jon Bentley, Corinna Dagmar Bodkin, Ian Anthony Cliffe, James Edward Paul Davidson, Howard Langham Mansell, Nathaniel Julius Monck, Robin Gerald Shepherd, by Joy Miriam Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20040235859
    Abstract: The present invention is a chemical compound of formula (I) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: David Reginald Adams, Jonathan Mark Bentley, James Edward Paul Davidson, Claire Elizabeth Dawson, Ashley Roger George, Howard Langham Mansell, Patrizio Mattei, Jacques Mizrahi, Matthias Heinrich Nettekoven, Robert Mark Pratt, Stephan Roever, Jonathan Richard Anthony Roffey, Jean-Luc Specklin, Henri Stalder, Kerry Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20040198012
    Abstract: A wire bond-less electronic component is for use with a circuit external to the wire bond-less electronic component. The wire bond-less electronic component includes a support substrate (110, 410), an electronic device (130) over the support substrate, and a cover (140, 440, 540) located over the electronic device and the support substrate. The cover includes an interconnect structure (141, 441, 541) electrically coupled to the electronic device and adapted to electrically couple together the electronic device and the circuit for providing impedance transformation of an electrical signal between the electronic device and the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshminarayan Viswanathan, Pierre-Marie Piel, Garry D. Funk, Robert Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6730993
    Abstract: A connect and disconnect assembly for connecting and disconnecting a laser diode having leads to a printed circuit board (PCB). The assembly includes a heatsink having a base plate portion and fins extending from and integral with the base plate portion. The heatsink further includes spacer sleeves extending from a side of the base plate portion opposing the fins. The heatsink connects to the printed circuit board by providing mount screws through the heatsink and spacer sleeves which are received in mount holes formed in the PCB. The laser diode connects to the base plate portion of the heatsink. Laser support blocks connect with the heatsink and support opposing sides of the laser diode. Each laser support block is provided with a dielectric gasket. When the heatsink is mounted onto the PCB, the laser diode leads are forced against corresponding pads provided on the PCB for electrically connecting the laser diode to the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Ciena Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Boyer, Bradley Paul Davidson
  • Publication number: 20040075162
    Abstract: A connect and disconnect assembly for connecting and disconnecting a laser diode having leads to a printed circuit board (PCB). The assembly includes a heatsink having a base plate portion and fins extending from and integral with the base plate portion. The heatsink further includes spacer sleeves extending from a side of the base plate portion opposing the fins. The heatsink connects to the printed circuit board by providing mount screws through the heatsink and spacer sleeves which are received in mount holes formed in the PCB. The laser diode connects to the base plate portion of the heatsink. Laser support blocks connect with the heatsink and support opposing sides of the laser diode. Each laser support block is provided with a dielectric gasket. When the heatsink is mounted onto the PCB, the laser diode leads are forced against corresponding pads provided on the PCB for electrically connecting the laser diode to the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: CIENA Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Boyer, Bradley Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6724079
    Abstract: A wire bond-less electronic component is for use with a circuit external to the wire bond-less electronic component. The wire bond-less electronic component includes a support substrate (110, 410), an electronic device (130) over the support substrate, and a cover (140, 440, 540) located over the electronic device and the support substrate. The cover includes an interconnect structure (141, 441, 541) electrically coupled to the electronic device and adapted to electrically couple together the electronic device and the circuit for providing impedance transformation of an electrical signal between the electronic device and the circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshminarayan Viswanathan, Pierre-Marie Piel, Garry D. Funk, Robert Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6706750
    Abstract: A chemical compound of formula (I) wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl; R3 is alkyl; R4, R6 and R7 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, aryl, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkylsufoxyl, alkylsulfonyl, nitro, carbonitrile, carbo-alkoxy, carbo-aryloxy and carboxyl; R5 is selected from hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, aryl, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfoxyl, alkylsulfonyl, nitro, carbonitrile, carbo-alkoxy, carbo-aryloxy and carboxyl; A is a 5- or 6-membered partially unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic ring or a 5- or 6-membered partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring, wherein if A is a 6-membered partially unsaturated carbocyclic ring then at least one of R4 to R7 is other than hydrogen, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, addition compounds and prodrugs thereof, and the use thereof in therapy, particularly as an agonist or antagonist of a 5HT receptor, particularly a 5HT
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Vernalis Research Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Bentley, Jonathan Richard Anthony Roffey, James Edward Paul Davidson, Howard Langham Mansell, Richard John Hamlyn, Ian Anthony Cliffe, David Reginald Adams, Nathaniel Julius Monck
  • Publication number: 20030128080
    Abstract: A wire bond-less electronic component is for use with a circuit external to the wire bond-less electronic component. The wire bond-less electronic component includes a support substrate (110, 410), an electronic device (130) over the support substrate, and a cover (140, 440, 540) located over the electronic device and the support substrate. The cover includes an interconnect structure (141, 441, 541) electrically coupled to the electronic device and adapted to electrically couple together the electronic device and the circuit for providing impedance transformation of an electrical signal between the electronic device and the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Lakshminarayan Viswanathan, Pierre-Marie Piel, Garry D. Funk, Robert Paul Davidson
  • Publication number: 20030075921
    Abstract: A connector for forming a connection between the tubular end of a first fluid conveying member and a threaded end of a second fluid conveying member as a threaded portion (19, 117) for engagement with a threaded end (112) of a second fluid conveying member. The connector is provided with means (39, 141) for engaging an external circumferentially extending groove (31, 137) located on the tubular end of said first fluid conveying member. Means (23, 133) are provided for effecting sealing engagement with said threaded end of said second fluid conveying member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6533330
    Abstract: A connector (1) for connecting together at least two tubular members (3) includes a body (7) having tubular mouth portions, each receiving one of said tubular members. At least one of the mouth portions is provided with means for connecting the body to a tubular member, the connection means comprising sealing means (17) for sealing the body against the tubular member and securing means for preventing relative longitudinal movement between said body and said tubular member. The securing means comprise a first securing member (25) for engagement with the tubular member and being deformable between a tubular member engaging position and a position allowing said first member to be readily moved along the tubular member, and a second securing member (31) being for holding the first securing ember in its tubular member engaging position. The body and first and second securing members are adapted to coact to prevent, in use, relative longitudinal movement between said first securing member and said body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventors: Paul Davidson, Richard John Wakelin
  • Patent number: 6522546
    Abstract: A universal support frame that holds a printed (PCB) so that both sides are accessible for processing and testing, and which provides an attachment mechanism for holding a mechanism to cool the PCB as it is being processed or tested. The universal support frame includes a base, and a first board support pivotally connected to the base. A pair of support angles are connected at their first ends to the first board support, and are connected at their second ends to a second board support. A variety of PCBs are capable of being held between the first and second board supports since the second board support is adjustable. Furthermore, both sides of a PCB may be accessed since the first board support may be rotated relative to the base. The second board support connects to a bracket for holding a cooling mechanism, such as a fan, that cools the PCB and prevents it from overheating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ciena Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Boyer, Bradley Paul Davidson, Joseph A. Schmukler
  • Publication number: 20020183349
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indoline derivatives. These compounds are especially useful for the prevention and treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; damage to the central nervous system; cardiovascular disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; diabetes, sleep apnea, and especially for the treatment and prevention of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Bentley, James Edward Paul Davidson, Howard Langham Mansell, Nathaniel Julius Thomas Monck
  • Patent number: 6485064
    Abstract: A connector is forming a connection between a pipe or other item having a threaded end and a length of hose. The connector comprises an elongate hose engaging element (5) and, located thereon, a collar (35) having a threaded portion (39) for engagement with a threaded pipe end. The connector is provided with sealing means (49) for sealing between the collar and the hose engaging element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Oystertec Plc
    Inventor: Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6481086
    Abstract: A method is provided for interconnecting an end of a pipe with a hollow structure having a screw-threaded tubular inlet thereto. The method includes applying a one-part annular sealing member around the pipe, wherein the annular sealing member has a screw-threaded portion for engagement with the screw-threaded tubular inlet and is provided with the first and second sealing means; distorting outwardly the end of the pipe around at least a portion of the periphery thereof; and effecting screw-threaded engagement between the annular sealing member and the tubular inlet, such that sealing engagement is effected between the annular sealing member and the pipe end over a plurality of relative axial positions therebetween. The first sealing means effects sealing engagement between the annular sealing member and the inlet, and the second sealing means effects sealing engagement between the annular sealing member and the pipe end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Oystertec plc
    Inventor: Paul Davidson
  • Patent number: 6481662
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable winding assist tool for securing, routing, and storing fiber optic cables in optical communications systems that quickly and simultaneously lifts the retainer fingers of a mandrel, without breaking them, and releases the retainer fingers once the fiber optic cables are safely within the retainer fingers. The winding assist tool is used with a base having at least one mandrel connected thereto, and may have a spacer disk connected to the mandrel. A spider frame is provided on the spacer disk or mandrel and includes a body portion and arm portions extending from the spider frame body portion. Each arm portion engages a corresponding retainer finger of the mandrel. A thumb screw having a head portion and a threaded portion mates with a threaded opening provided through the spider frame body portion and engages a top surface of the spacer disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Ciena Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Kles, Bradley Paul Davidson, Edward Joseph Jablonski
  • Patent number: 6479534
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indoline derivatives. These compounds are especially useful for the prevention and treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; damage to the central nervous system; cardiovascular disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; diabetes, sleep apnea, and especially for the treatment and prevention of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventors: Jonathan Mark Bentley, James Edward Paul Davidson, Howard Langham Mansell, Nathaniel Julius Thomas Monck