Patents by Inventor Peter David

Peter David 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).

  • Cleaning appliance
    Patent number: 9414726
    Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes cyclonic separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow. The separating apparatus is mounted on a main body which includes a fluid inlet for receiving a fluid flow from the separating apparatus, a system for drawing the fluid flow into the rolling assembly, and a plurality of rolling elements rotatable relative to the main body and which define with the main body a substantially spherical floor engaging rolling assembly. The main body includes a support, which is separate from the fluid inlet, for supporting the separating apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack
  • Cyclonic separator
    Patent number: 9414730
    Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprising a ring of cyclone bodies and an outlet duct through which cleansed fluid is discharged from the cyclonic separator, wherein the outlet duct extends between two adjacent cyclone bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: James Stuart Robertson, Giles Ashbee, Peter David Gammack
  • Freezer thaw indicator
    Patent number: 9410730
    Abstract: A container has a porous support member affixed thereinside defining upper and lower chambers and a liquid partly filling the container. The liquid is frozen in the upper chamber. The container is oriented so that the upper chamber is gravitationally above the lower chamber, wherein the frozen liquid remains in the upper chamber. The container is placed in a cold zone of a freezer. Thereafter, the presence of the liquid in the lower chamber is indicative that a thaw episode has occurred. The presence of the liquid frozen in the lower chamber is indicative that the thaw episode has been followed by a refreeze event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Peter David Keefe
  • Fuel cell assembly
    Patent number: 9406966
    Abstract: A fuel cell assembly comprising an enclosure having a fuel cell stack mounted therein, and an inlet opening into the enclosure. The fuel cell stack having an inlet face for receiving coolant/oxidant fluid. The fuel cell assembly further comprises a delivery gallery extending from the inlet in the enclosure to the inlet face of the fuel cell stack, the delivery gallery having a first region and a second region separated by an aperture. The delivery gallery and aperture are configured such that, in use, coolant/oxidant fluid within the first region of the delivery gallery is turbulent, and coolant/oxidant fluid within the second region of the delivery gallery has a generally uniform pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Intelligent Energy Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Hood, Christopher James Gurney
  • Cleaning appliance
    Patent number: 9392917
    Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the cylinder type comprises a separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, and a floor-engaging rolling assembly. The separating apparatus comprises a first cyclonic separation unit having a low efficiency cyclone and a second cyclonic separation unit having a plurality of second cyclones. The rolling assembly comprises a main body having a recess in which the separating apparatus is received, and a plurality of floor-engaging wheels rotatably connected to the main body. The recess in the main body comprises a plurality of shaped recesses, each of which corresponds to the shape of at least a portion of a second cyclone. When the separating apparatus is received in the recess, a second cyclone is located at least partially in each shaped recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Peter David Gammack, Patrick Joseph William Moloney, David Christopher James Newton, James White, Adam James Bates
  • SUN VISOR WITH SWITCHABLE COVER OVERLYING VANITY MIRROR
    Publication number: 20160193902
    Abstract: A sun visor for a vehicle includes a visor body, a minor carried on the visor body and a cover overlying the minor. A control module controls operation of the cover and switches the cover between an opaque state wherein the mirror is hidden from view and a transparent state wherein the mirror is visible to view and available for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Anna Miller Hill, Neal Randolph Osstyn, Peter David Alexander Jones, Charles Alan Rocco
  • ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20160184283
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I): which are of use in the treatment of bacterial diseases and infections, to compositions containing those compounds and to methods of treating bacterial diseases and infections using the compounds. In particular, the compounds are useful for the treatment of infection with, and diseases caused by, Clostridium difficile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Francis Xavier WILSON, Peter David JOHNSON, Richard VICKERS, Richard STORER, Graham Michael WYNNE, Alan Geoffrey ROACH, Olivier DE MOOR, Colin Richard DORGAN, Paul James DAVIS
  • SEAL FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE, INTERFACE ASSEMBLIES AND ASPECTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160184544
    Abstract: A mask assembly or interface with a mask assembly includes a mask seal and a mask shell that supports the mask seal. In some configurations, the mask assembly is configured to be fully positioned lower than a bridge of a nose of a face of a user and to provide an exposed bridge of the nose of the user. The mask seal includes one or more features that decouple movement of the nasal portion and the oral portion to allow relative movement therebetween at least about a longitudinal axis extending in the front to back direction of the mask seal. In some configurations, an interface assembly includes a movement limiting arrangement that limits movement of the upper portion of the mask seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Roheet PATEL, Peter David Alexander BEARNE, Michael John Henri COX, Fadi Karim Moh'd Mashal, Kirstin Elizabeth MIDDLEKOOP
  • Self-righting cleaning appliance
    Patent number: 9370286
    Abstract: A self-righting cleaning appliance of the cylinder type comprises a cyclonic separating apparatus for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, and a floor-engaging rolling assembly. The cleaning appliance is arranged so that it is urged to return to an upright position if it is tipped onto its side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Robert Dimbylow, Peter David Gammack, Patrick Joseph William Moloney, David Christopher James Newton, James White
  • Humidifying apparatus
    Patent number: 9366449
    Abstract: Humidifying apparatus includes a base housing a motor and impeller unit for generating a first air flow. A nozzle includes an interior passage for receiving the first air flow and an air outlet for emitting the first air flow. The nozzle defines an opening through which air from outside the apparatus is drawn by air emitted from the air outlet. The apparatus is configured to humidify a second air flow, which is emitted from a plurality of second air outlets. The second air flow is humidified with water supplied from a water tank mounted on the base. The water tank surrounds at least an upper section of the motor and impeller unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Staniforth, Daniel James Beavis, Jude Paul Pullen, Peter David Gammack
  • HYDROGEN PRODUCING FUEL CARTRIDGE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN
    Publication number: 20160164123
    Abstract: In aspects of the disclosure, a fuel cartridge wherein the fuel is in a powdered form is admixed with inert materials such as alumina or other ceramics to improve thermal conductivity. Said cartridge having fuel zones, heating zones, and controllers to selectively heat fuel zones and thereby generate hydrogen via decomposition of fuel is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Intelligent Energy Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Hood, Henri Winand
  • Beverage cartridge holder
    Patent number: D760032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Paul Thompson, Matthew John Maitland, Iain James Sabberton, Peter David Cauwood, Kevin Thomas Brandimarte, Anthony C. Lai
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760970
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760971
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D760976
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Tool for a vacuum cleaner
    Patent number: D762932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventors: Sean Ventress, Adam James Bates, Andrea Ee-Va Lim, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson