Patents by Inventor Paul Tindall
Paul Tindall 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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Publication number: 20230003210Abstract: A pump assembly includes a housing with an air inlet and an air outlet, a motor supported by the housing, the motor including a drive shaft rotatable about a drive shaft axis, a first plurality of diaphragms supported by the housing, the first plurality of diaphragms positioned along a first plane, and a second plurality of diaphragms supported by the housing, the second plurality diaphragms positioned along a second plane, the second plane spaced apart from the first plane. Rotation of the drive shaft is operable to move each diaphragm of the first plurality of diaphragms and each diaphragm of the second plurality of diaphragms from an intake position to a compression position to pump a fluid from the air inlet through the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Krzysztof Zulauf, Maxime Samain, Eric Michalak, Robert J. McMillen, Wade O'Moore, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall, Stefano Nicola
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Publication number: 20220381238Abstract: A pump assembly includes a pneumatic pump with a pump body having a discharge passage. The pump is operable to discharge compressed air through the discharge passage. The pump assembly also includes a cap adjacent the pump body and at least partially enclosing a first volume in communication with the discharge passage, and a casing at least partially surrounding the pump. The pump assembly further includes a second volume defined between the casing and the cap, the second volume in fluid communication with the first volume via an opening in the cap, and a casing outlet in fluid communication with the second volume. The pump assembly is configured such that the compressed air flows through the first volume and the second volume before being discharged from the casing through the casing outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Horia BLENDEA, Guilherme Hartenberg WATSON, Paul TINDALL, Robert J. McMILLEN
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Publication number: 20220260073Abstract: A pump assembly includes a pump with a pump body having a discharge passage, a motor operable to drive the pump to discharge compressed air through the discharge passage, a casing at least partially surrounding the pump and the motor, and a motor mount at least partially supporting the motor within the casing. The motor mount includes an outer axial wall, an inner axial wall, a radial wall extending between the outer axial wall and the inner axial wall, a first plurality of projections extending from the radial wall toward the motor, and a second plurality of projections extending from the radial wall away from the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Horia BLENDEA, Paul TINDALL
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Patent number: 10632882Abstract: A lumbar support system for a seat backrest includes a fixed frame and a flexmat coupled to the fixed frame. The flexmat includes first and second outer wires and a plurality of transverse wires extending between the outer wires. A support element is coupled to a lower portion of the flexmat below the plurality of transverse wires for concurrent movement with the flexmat from a first position to a second position. The support element is anatomically contoured for lumbar and pelvic support, and the support element is constructed of a more rigid material than the flexmat.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 10507741Abstract: An actuator includes a motor, a gear assembly, a pulley selectively rotatable about an axis by the motor via the gear assembly, at least one biasing member, a first cable connected at one end to the pulley, and a second cable connected at one end to the pulley. The pulley is rotatable in a first pulley direction to a first actuation position to increase tension in the first cable and is rotatable in a second pulley direction opposite the first pulley direction to a second actuation position to increase tension in the second cable. The at least one biasing member is operable to bias the pulley in the second pulley direction when the pulley is in the first actuation position and to bias the pulley in the first pulley direction when in the pulley is the second actuation position.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Paul Tindall, Horia Blendea, Robert J. McMillen
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Publication number: 20190225118Abstract: An actuator includes a motor, a pulley selectively rotatable about an axis by the motor, a compression spring, a first cable connected at one end to the pulley, and a second cable connected at one end to the pulley. The pulley is rotatable in a first pulley direction to a first actuation position to increase tension in the first cable and is rotatable in a second pulley direction opposite the first pulley direction to a second actuation position to increase tension in the second cable. The compression spring is operable to bias the pulley in the second pulley direction when the pulley is in the first actuation position and to bias the pulley in the first pulley direction when in the pulley is the second actuation position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Paul Tindall, Horia Blendea, Robert J. McMillen
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Patent number: 10245979Abstract: An actuator includes a motor, a gear assembly, a pulley selectively rotatable about an axis by the motor via the gear assembly, at least one biasing member, a first cable connected at one end to the pulley, and a second cable connected at one end to the pulley. The pulley is rotatable in a first pulley direction to a first actuation position to increase tension in the first cable and is rotatable in a second pulley direction opposite the first pulley direction to a second actuation position to increase tension in the second cable. The at least one biasing member is operable to bias the pulley in the second pulley direction when the pulley is in the first actuation position and to bias the pulley in the first pulley direction when in the pulley is the second actuation position.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Paul Tindall, Horia Blendea, Robert J. McMillen
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Publication number: 20180281632Abstract: An actuator includes a motor, a gear assembly, a pulley selectively rotatable about an axis by the motor via the gear assembly, at least one biasing member, a first cable connected at one end to the pulley, and a second cable connected at one end to the pulley. The pulley is rotatable in a first pulley direction to a first actuation position to increase tension in the first cable and is rotatable in a second pulley direction opposite the first pulley direction to a second actuation position to increase tension in the second cable. The at least one biasing member is operable to bias the pulley in the second pulley direction when the pulley is in the first actuation position and to bias the pulley in the first pulley direction when in the pulley is the second actuation position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Paul Tindall, Horia Blendea, Robert J. McMillen
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Publication number: 20180154812Abstract: A lumbar support system for a seat backrest includes a fixed frame and a flexmat coupled to the fixed frame. The flexmat includes first and second outer wires and a plurality of transverse wires extending between the outer wires. A support element is coupled to a lower portion of the flexmat below the plurality of transverse wires for concurrent movement with the flexmat from a first position to a second position. The support element is anatomically contoured for lumbar and pelvic support, and the support element is constructed of a more rigid material than the flexmat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Publication number: 20180065527Abstract: An adjustable support system for a seat having a fixed frame includes a support movable from a first position to a second position relative to the frame. An actuator is coupled to only the support and is configured to move the support between the first and second positions. A member is operatively associated with and movable by the actuator. A flexible cable has a first end coupled to the member for travel along the length of the member and a second end coupled to the fixed frame such that movement of the member by the actuator causes the flexible cable to move the support between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 9820679Abstract: A measurement device and method for measuring a portion of an animal's leg to more accurately and fairly determine the height setting required for a jump apparatus to be jumped by the animal. The device, which is particularly useful for measuring dogs for Flyball competitions, comprises an elongated body member and a sliding mechanism slidably attached thereto. The preferred body member has a curved cross-section. A preferred sliding mechanism comprises a slot disposed in the body member and a slide member that slidably engages the slot. In use, the body member is placed against the ulna of the dog's front leg with the first end of the body member positioned at the intersection of the ulna and the accessory carpal bone so a contact plate of the slide member can be slid against the elbow. A color coded and labeled chart on the body member provides the jump height setting.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Inventor: Eric Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 9764670Abstract: An adjustable support system for a seat having a fixed frame includes a support movable from a first position to a second position relative to the frame. An actuator is coupled to only the support and is configured to move the support between the first and second positions. A member is operatively associated with and movable by the actuator. A flexible cable has a first end coupled to the member for travel along the length of the member and a second end coupled to the fixed frame such that movement of the member by the actuator causes the flexible cable to move the support between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 9600422Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus in a multiprocessor system, whereby a set of rules relating to memory access are created and implemented in a hardware element. The rules can be updated dynamically, for example by the sequence processor (or sequencer) used to control the multiple processing elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: u-blox AGInventors: Paul Tindall, Erkut Uygun
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Patent number: 9505324Abstract: A bolster assembly for a seat includes a fixed frame and a housing coupled to the fixed frame. The housing includes a track and a bracket moveable along at least a portion the track between a first position and a second position. A paddle is moveably coupled to the bracket and a drive shaft is configured for rotation about a drive axis. Rotation of the drive shaft about the drive axis moves the bracket between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Larry Janzen, Paul Tindall, Jacob Friesen, Corina Alionte
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Patent number: 9507569Abstract: A digital data processing system that is designed to facilitate use of UML activity diagrams.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: u-Blox AGInventors: Erkut Uygun, Jan Guffens, Paul Tindall
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Publication number: 20160214511Abstract: A bolster assembly for a seat includes a fixed frame and a housing coupled to the fixed frame. The housing includes a track and a bracket moveable along at least a portion the track between a first position and a second position. A paddle is moveably coupled to the bracket and a drive shaft is configured for rotation about a drive axis. Rotation of the drive shaft about the drive axis moves the bracket between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Larry Janzen, Paul Tindall, Jacob Friesen, Corina Alionte
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Publication number: 20160059757Abstract: An adjustable support system for a seat having a fixed frame includes a support movable from a first position to a second position relative to the frame. An actuator is coupled to only the support and is configured to move the support between the first and second positions. A member is operatively associated with and movable by the actuator. A flexible cable has a first end coupled to the member for travel along the length of the member and a second end coupled to the fixed frame such that movement of the member by the actuator causes the flexible cable to move the support between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 9199565Abstract: A lumbar support system for a seat backrest having a fixed frame includes a lumbar support coupled to the fixed frame that is movable from a first position to a second position and a motor for moving the lumbar support. A threaded member is operatively associated with the motor such that the motor rotates the threaded member about an axis. A traveling member is operatively associated with the threaded member such that rotation of the threaded member translates the traveling member along the threaded member. The system further includes a flexible cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the traveling member for movement therewith and the second end is coupled to the fixed frame such that translation of the traveling member in response to rotation of the threaded member moves the lumbar support element from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 9193280Abstract: An adjustable support system for a seat having a fixed frame includes a support movable from a first position to a second position relative to the frame. An actuator is coupled to only the support and is configured to move the support between the first and second positions. A member is operatively associated with and movable by the actuator. A flexible cable has a first end coupled to the member for travel along the length of the member and a second end coupled to the fixed frame such that movement of the member by the actuator causes the flexible cable to move the support between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall
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Patent number: 9193287Abstract: A lumbar support system for a seat backrest having a fixed frame includes a lumbar support coupled to the fixed frame that is movable from a first position to a second position and a motor for moving the lumbar support. A threaded member is operatively associated with the motor such that the motor rotates the threaded member about an axis. A traveling member is operatively associated with the threaded member such that rotation of the threaded member translates the traveling member along the threaded member. The system further includes a flexible cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the traveling member for movement therewith and the second end is coupled to the fixed frame such that translation of the traveling member in response to rotation of the threaded member moves the lumbar support element from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: LEGGETT & PLATT CANADA CO.Inventors: Robert J. McMillen, Horia Blendea, Paul Tindall