Patents by Inventor Peter David Gammack

Peter David Gammack 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).

  • DIRT SEPARATOR AND VACUUM CLEANER
    Publication number: 20180368637
    Abstract: A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner includes a first separation stage having a first dirt collection chamber for storing dirt removed by the first separation stage; and a second separation stage positioned downstream of the first separation stage, the second separation stage having a second dirt collection chamber for storing dirt removed by the second separation stage. The first and second dirt collection chambers are movable relative to one another between first and second positions. A guide feature provided on a sidewall of the second dirt collection chamber the guide feature being configured to guide movement of the first and second dirt collection chambers relative to one another between the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David GAMMACK, Thomas George Anthony CALDWELL
  • Fan with a filter
    Patent number: 10145388
    Abstract: A fan assembly for creating an air current is described, the fan assembly having a nozzle, a system for creating an air flow through the nozzle and a filter for removing particulates from the air flow, the nozzle having an interior passage, a mouth for receiving the air flow from the interior passage, and a Coanda surface located adjacent the mouth and over which the mouth is arranged to direct the air flow, wherein the fan provides an arrangement producing an air current and a flow of cooling air created without requiring a bladed fan, i.e. air flow is created by a bladeless fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Kevin John Simmonds, Nicholas Gerald Fitton, Frederic Nicolas, Peter David Gammack
  • Hand held appliance
    Patent number: 10117491
    Abstract: A hand held appliance, such as a hairdryer, includes at least one fluid inlet for admitting fluid into the appliance, at least one fluid outlet for emitting fluid from the appliance, at least one fluid flow path extending through the appliance, a heater, and a fluid chamber at least partially defined by an external wall of the appliance, the chamber being configured to provide a thermally insulating barrier between the heater and the external wall. The fluid flow path comprises two parallel sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph William Moloney, Peter David Gammack
  • FAN ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180274815
    Abstract: A fan assembly for creating an air current includes an air outlet mounted on a stand. The stand includes a base and a body tiltable relative to the base. Each of the base and the body has an outer surface shaped so that adjoining portions of the outer surfaces are substantially flush when the body is in the untilted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David GAMMACK, James DYSON, Alexander Stuart KNOX
  • Upright vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: 10039428
    Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner comprising a vac-motor for drawing dirty air in through a floor-engaging cleaner head on the vacuum cleaner, a separating apparatus for separating dirt from the dirty air, an elongate air duct for carrying air to or from the separating apparatus, and a suction wand which is stored on the vacuum cleaner and which can be connected to the separating apparatus via a hose as required to clean above the floor. The external surface of the air duct defines an elongate recess for receiving the stored suction wand such that the air duct partly surrounds the stored wand. This provides a compact configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: David Christopher James Newton, Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Peter David Gammack, Ian John Brough, Adam David Lambert, Simon Brian McNamee
  • Cyclonic Separator
    Publication number: 20180199775
    Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprising a cyclone chamber defined between an outer wall and a shroud. The shroud comprises an inlet opening through which fluid enters the cyclone chamber, and a plurality of perforations through which fluid exits the cyclone chamber. Fluid within the cyclone chamber is then free to spiral about the shroud and over the inlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James DYSON, Jeremy William CROUCH, James Stuart ROBERTSON, Peter David GAMMACK, Simon Edward IRELAND
  • Hand held appliance
    Patent number: 10016040
    Abstract: A hand held appliance, such as a hairdryer, includes a body, a duct, a fluid flow path extending through the duct from a first fluid inlet of the appliance to a first fluid outlet of the appliance. A primary fluid flow path extends from a second fluid inlet through which a primary fluid flow enters the appliance to a second fluid outlet. A fan unit is located in the primary fluid flow path for drawing fluid through the second fluid inlet. A filter is located in the primary fluid flow path. Fluid is drawn through the fluid flow path by fluid emitted from the second fluid outlet. A heater is provided in the body and extends at least partially along and around the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Patrick Joseph William Moloney, Peter David Gammack
  • Hand dryer
    Patent number: 10006711
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand dryer for drying a user's hands by means of an airflow discharged through an air outlet on the hand dryer. The airflow is generated by a motor-driven fan unit. The hand dryer comprises a plurality of air intakes, the air intakes being connected to the fan unit to form a plurality of parallel air-intake paths. Each air intake path is provided with a separate air-filter. The air-filters may be replaceable for individual replacement as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Gammack, Leigh Michael Ryan, Stuart James Steele, Stephen Benjamin Courtney
  • Fan assembly
    Patent number: 10006657
    Abstract: A fan assembly for creating an air current includes an air outlet mounted on a stand. The stand includes a base and a body tiltable relative to the base. Each of the base and the body has an outer surface shaped so that adjoining portions of the outer surfaces are substantially flush when the body is in the untilted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Gammack, James Dyson, Alexander Stuart Knox
  • Cleaning appliance
    Patent number: 9974421
    Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, a floor engaging rolling assembly housing a motor driven fan unit for drawing the fluid flow through the separating apparatus, a chassis connected to the rolling assembly, and a duct for conveying the fluid flow to the separating apparatus. To improve the stability of the appliance, the duct has an inlet section which is connected to the chassis for pivoting movement relative to the chassis as the appliance is maneuvered over a floor surface. An outlet section for coupling the inlet section to the separating apparatus is releasably connected to the rolling assembly to facilitate the removal of any blockages within the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Adam Andrew Wishney, Damian Henri Lee, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
  • Cyclonic separator
    Patent number: 9918602
    Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprising a cyclone chamber defined between an outer wall and a shroud. The shroud comprises an inlet opening through which fluid enters the cyclone chamber, and a plurality of perforations through which fluid exits the cyclone chamber. Fluid within the cyclone chamber is then free to spiral about the shroud and over the inlet opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James Dyson, Jeremy William Crouch, James Stuart Robertson, Peter David Gammack, Simon Edward Ireland
  • CLEANING APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20180055212
    Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James Dunning FOLLOWS, William John BEX-RUSSELL, Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY, Stephen Benjamin COURTNEY, Peter David GAMMACK
  • Cleaning appliance
    Patent number: 9839284
    Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Thomas James Dunning Follows, William John Bex-Russell, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Peter David Gammack
  • Fan utilizing coanda surface
    Patent number: 9816531
    Abstract: A fan assembly for creating an air current is described, the fan assembly having a nozzle, a system for creating an air flow through the nozzle and a filter for removing particulates from the air flow, the nozzle having an interior passage, a mouth for receiving the air flow from the interior passage, and a Coanda surface located adjacent the mouth and over which the mouth is arranged to direct the air flow, wherein the fan provides an arrangement producing an air current and a flow of cooling air created without requiring a bladed fan, i.e. air flow is created by a bladeless fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Kevin John Simmonds, Nicholas Gerald Fitton, Frederic Nicolas, Peter David Gammack
  • Part of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D803495
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Gammack, Charles Geoffrey Box, David Alan Millington, Oliver Stanton Blanchard, Edward Miles Sims
  • Part of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D803496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Gammack, Charles Geoffrey Box, David Alan Millington, Oliver Stanton Blanchard, Edward Miles Sims
  • Part of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D803497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Gammack, Charles Geoffrey Box, David Alan Millington, Oliver Stanton Blanchard, Edward Miles Sims
  • Part of a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D814724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Peter David Gammack, Jonathan George Marsh, Donald James McIntosh, Louis Peter Richard Garner, Alexander Stuart Knox, Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Heidi Williamson, Benjamin Charles Felix Tappenden
  • Vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D834774
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Mark Stamford Vanderstegen-Drake, Peter David Gammack, Jonathan George Marsh, Adam James Bates
  • Handle for dental appliance
    Patent number: D836345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Benjamin Courtney, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Thomas James Dunning Follows, Jonathan George Marsh, Adam James Bates, Peter David Gammack