Patents by Inventor Paul Mans

Paul Mans 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: 11969412
    Abstract: The invention provides a p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof: for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia in a human patient; wherein R is C1-3alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more halo, NR1R2 or hydroxy, and R1and R2 are independently H, halo or C1-3alkyl, optionally substituted by one or more F. Also provided are compositions for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia comprising the p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I; and methods for treating or preventing hypercytokinemia in a human patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a p38 MAPK inhibitor of Formula I. The invention also provides a p38 MAPK inhibitor and an antimicrobial agent, such as an antiviral agent, for use in the treatment or prevention of hypercytokinemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Poolbeg Pharma (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Huw Davies, Pui-Man Choy, Vinay Saunders, Basma Bahsoun, Surender Vashist, Neil Edward Torbett, Paul Andrew Whittaker
  • Patent number: 10486860
    Abstract: A container with dividers is provided. The container includes a container body having a bottom with ribs extending upward, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall and a second end wall. An upper portion of the side walls and/or end walls include matching slots. A divider is provided having upper tabs for securing the divider in a set of slots, and rib slots in a bottom portion for securing the divider to the ribs in the bottom of the container body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Jason R. Frankenberg, Paul Mans
  • Publication number: 20190014475
    Abstract: A method for authorising the wireless connection of a first electronic device with a second electronic device for use in a lighting control system comprises the first electronic device 10 receiving a request to authorise wireless connection between the first electronic device 10 and the second electronic device 14. The first electronic device determines the presence of a third electronic device 12, and the first electronic device accepts the request only if the third electronic device is determined to be present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Legrand Electric Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Publication number: 20190014640
    Abstract: There is provided a lighting controller for a luminaire (70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75) in a room (50). The lighting controller comprises at least one switch (104, 106, 108, 110) adjustable to configure the lighting controller to operate in one of a first mode and a second mode. The lighting controller further comprises a receiver configured to receive a light level measurement for the room (10); a processor; and a memory comprising instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the processor to: if the lighting controller is configured to operate in a first mode, output a first lighting control signal based on the light level measurement modified by a first factor; and if the lighting controller is configured to operate in a second mode, output a second lighting control signal based on the light level measurement modified by a second factor, different from the first factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Legrand Electric Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Patent number: 9832844
    Abstract: An addresser for configuring an electronic ballast/lighting control device in a network of electronic ballasts/lighting control devices; said addresser comprises a first connection to allow the receipt of communication from a controller; a second connection to allow communication from the addresser to an individual electronic ballast/lighting control device; an interface for communicating with a programming device; and means for configuring the communication between said first and second connections dependent upon the communication received from said programming device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Legrand Electric Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Patent number: 9795005
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling an electrical load, in particular for the environmental control of a room, comprises an occupancy sensor (5) comprising a thermopile array. The occupancy sensor is responsive to the presence of a person within a detection field (13) of the occupancy sensor (5). The apparatus further comprises a movement sensor (6) responsive to the movement of a person within a detection field of the movement sensor and a controller arranged to receive detection signals from the occupancy sensor (5) and the movement sensor (6) and to generate a control signal for the electrical load in response to the received detection signals. The controller is configured to generate a first control signal in response to detection of a person by the movement sensor (6) and to modify the first control signal to a second control signal in response to detection of a person by the occupancy sensor (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Legrand Electrics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Miler
  • Patent number: 9786448
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a controller (1) for use with a mechanical switch (2). The controller (1) comprises at least one sensor (9), an actuator and at least one attachment member (5) suitable for attaching the controller (1) to the mechanical switch (2) such that the actuator is brought into contact with the mechanical switch (2). The actuator is arranged to operate the mechanical switch (2) in response to a signal from the at least one sensor (9), in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: MFL Projects Limited
    Inventor: Paul Mans
  • Patent number: 9739863
    Abstract: A sensing device comprises a microwave sensor (1) configured to emit microwave radiation and to receive microwave radiation reflected by a moving body in the field of detection of the microwave sensor and a wireless data transmitter (4) configured to transmit data to a remote receiver. A main power supply provides electrical power at a first voltage to the sensing device. A first regulator 6 provided between the main power supply and the microwave sensor (1) provides a sensor power supply to the microwave sensor (1) at a voltage below the voltage of the main power supply. The wireless data transmitter (4) is powered from the main power supply via a transmitter power supply connection arranged in parallel with the first regulator (6). The microwave sensor (1) is provided on a first circuit board and the wireless data transmitter (4) is provided on a second circuit board, with the second circuit board overlying the first circuit board and spaced therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Merlin Milner, Paul Mans, Andrew Margetts-Kelly
  • Patent number: 9711018
    Abstract: A passive infra red detector comprises a plurality of passive infra red sensors (4, 5) and a lens member (2) arranged to direct radiation from a target area onto the sensors. The lens member (2) forms a substantially hemispherical dome about the infra red sensors (4, 5). The dome has a central axis and a plurality of contiguous facets (2a-2g) distributed about the central axis. Each facet has a flat outer surface and an inner surface that forms a lens to direct radiation onto the sensors. The detector further comprises a first passive infra red sensor (4) aligned with the central axis of the dome and having a sensitive surface substantially normal to the central axis, and a plurality of second passive infra red sensors (5) distributed about the central axis of the dome. The second passive infra red sensors (5) are inclined such that the outward normal from the sensitive surface of each second passive infra red sensor (5) makes an acute angle with the outward direction of the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Legrand Electric Limited
    Inventors: Antoine Yvon Messiou, Merlin Milner, Paul Mans
  • Publication number: 20160236808
    Abstract: A tote style container having enhanced stability on a racking system is provided. The tote includes a container body having a bottom portion, a first side wall, an opposing second side wall, a first end wall and an opposing second end wall. The bottom portion is configured to include one or more grooves to accommodate one or more rails of a racking system. The groove(s) fit over the rail(s) and prevent slipping of the tote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Jason R. Frankenberg, Paul Mans, Andrea M. Nottestad
  • Publication number: 20160234916
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling an electrical load, in particular for the environmental control of a room, comprises an occupancy sensor 5 comprising a thermopile array. The occupancy sensor is responsive to the presence of a person within a detection field 13 of the occupancy sensor 5. The apparatus further comprises a movement sensor 6 responsive to the movement of a person within a detection field of the movement sensor and a controller arranged to receive detection signals from the occupancy sensor 5 and the movement sensor 6 and to generate a control signal for the electrical load in response to the received detection signals. The controller is configured to generate a first control signal in response to detection of a person by the movement sensor 6 and to modify the first control signal to a second control signal in response to detection of a person by the occupancy sensor 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Patent number: 9400216
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a detector (100) suitable for attaching to a light fitting. The detector comprises a passive infra red sensor (102) and a clip (128) suitable for suspending the detector from a light fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Patent number: 9376255
    Abstract: A waste container having a body and a lid pivotably connected to the body. The lid includes a gravity activated locking mechanism having a latch that engages the lid to the body when the container is in an upright position. The locking mechanism rotates to disengage the latch and allow the lid to open when the container is inverted for dumping the waste. The waste container further including a slideable member that is engageable with a locking member when the container is not in an upright position or inverted for dumping, to prevent rotation of the locking mechanism and opening of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ORBIS Corporation
    Inventors: Joachim Banik, Paul Mans, Mark D. Schaefer, James Marschalek
  • Publication number: 20160176577
    Abstract: A container with dividers is provided. The container includes a container body having a bottom with ribs extending upward, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall and a second end wall. An upper portion of the side walls and/or end walls include matching slots. A divider is provided having upper tabs for securing the divider in a set of slots, and rib slots in a bottom portion for securing the divider to the ribs in the bottom of the container body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Jason R. Frankenberg, Paul Mans
  • Patent number: 9332617
    Abstract: A method for controlling a light, comprising: providing a first sensor device (11) comprising a first transmitter and a first occupancy sensor; providing a lighting controller (1) comprising a receiver and a second sensor; and transmitting an occupancy signal from the first transmitter to the receiver. The occupancy signal comprises a repeated cycle of transmission phases and silent phases, such that during a transmission phase the transmitter transmits and during a silent phase the transmitter does not transmit. The method further comprises activating the light when the second sensor is triggered; and deactivating the light after a period of time, the length of the period being determined at least in part by the occupancy signal transmitted by the first transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Publication number: 20150334809
    Abstract: A method for controlling a light, comprising: providing a first sensor device (11) comprising a first transmitter and a first occupancy sensor; providing a lighting controller (1) comprising a receiver and a second sensor; and transmitting an occupancy signal from the first transmitter to the receiver. The occupancy signal comprises a repeated cycle of transmission phases and silent phases, such that during a transmission phase the transmitter transmits and during a silent phase the transmitter does not transmit. The method further comprises activating the light when the second sensor is triggered; and deactivating the light after a period of time, the length of the period being determined at least in part by the occupancy signal transmitted by the first transmitter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Patent number: 9078306
    Abstract: A lighting control system (1) comprising: a plurality of lights (3); a control unit (2); and a power usage monitor (4) suitable for monitoring the power used by the lights (3). In use, when the user varies the lighting level of a first light, the control unit is configured to vary the lighting level of at least a second light, dependent upon an evaluated total power usage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: C.P. ELECTRONICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Publication number: 20150008325
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a detector (100) suitable for attaching to a light fitting. The detector comprises a passive infra red sensor (102) and a clip (128) suitable for suspending the detector from a light fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner
  • Publication number: 20150002170
    Abstract: A sensing device comprises a microwave sensor (1) configured to emit microwave radiation and to receive microwave radiation reflected by a moving body in the field of detection of the microwave sensor and a wireless data transmitter (4) configured to transmit data to a remote receiver. A main power supply provides electrical power at a first voltage to the sensing device. A first regulator 6 provided between the main power supply and the microwave sensor (1) provides a sensor power supply to the microwave sensor (1) at a voltage below the voltage of the main power supply. The wireless data transmitter (4) is powered from the main power supply via a transmitter power supply connection arranged in parallel with the first regulator (6). The microwave sensor (1) is provided on a first circuit board and the wireless data transmitter (4) is provided on a second circuit board, with the second circuit board overlying the first circuit board and spaced therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Merlin Milner, Paul Mans, Andrew Margetts-Kelly
  • Publication number: 20140375221
    Abstract: A battery-powered light level sensing device comprises a light level sensor 1 and a wireless transmitter 3 in data communication with the light level sensor and configured to transmit light level information from the light level sensor 1 to a lighting controller for a room. The sensing device also includes attachment means adapted to attach the sensing device to the glass of a window defining a boundary of the room with the light level sensor positioned to sense the ambient light level outside the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: C.P. Electronics Limited
    Inventors: Paul Mans, Merlin Milner