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).

  • Publication number: 20100226763
    Abstract: A bladeless fan assembly for creating an air current includes a nozzle mounted on a base. The nozzle comprises an interior passage and a mouth for receiving the air flow from the interior passage and through which the air flow is emitted from the fan assembly. The nozzle defines an opening through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air flow emitted from the mouth. The nozzle is detachable from the base, which is preferably sized to be accommodated within the opening of the nozzle for transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
  • Publication number: 20100226750
    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. The fan assembly has a centre of gravity located so that when the base is located on a substantially horizontal support surface, the projection of the centre of gravity on the support surface is within the footprint of the base when the body is in a fully tilted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Dyson Technology Limited
    Inventor: Peter David GAMMACK
  • Patent number: 7793303
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for implementing service qualifiers that define on-demand management requirements for a loosely coupled software service in a service component architecture (SCA) for an integration server by associating a service qualifier with one or more of an SCA service reference, an SCA wire, an SCA interface, or an SCA implementation based on an SCA component definition, requiring the integration server to augment an implementation execution for the SCA service to honor the service qualifier; and accepting user modification and definition of declarative service qualifiers. By allowing the association of service qualifiers with SCA service references, SCA wires, SCA interfaces, and SCA implementations, additional quality of service with which components are executed can be maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Beisiegel, David Andrew Booz, Jean-Sebastien Michel Delfino, Zhaohui Feng, Jason Robert McGee, Martin Paul Nally, Peter David Niblett
  • Publication number: 20100215321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fibre connector, and in particular to a Subscriber Connector (SC)-type push/pull optical fibre connector and to a method of forming and using such a connector. The SC-type optical fibre connector (101) comprises an optical fibre (8), a cylindrical ferrule (14), a ferrule holder (16), a spring biasing means (17), a ferrule holder carrier (50), an inner housing (120), and an outer housing (40). The optical fibre (8) is held within the ferrule (14) along an axis (5) of the ferrule, the optical fibre (8) being terminated at an end face (34). The ferrule (14) is held by the ferrule holder (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Peter David Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20100216144
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Forensic Science Service Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter David GILL, Jonathon Paul Whitaker, John Simon Buckleton
  • Patent number: 7780328
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus which is, under a range of atmospheric conditions, capable of maintaining the emission of light at a point remote from a light source. Notably, the apparatus is able to heat and distribute a fluid, and by doing so, prevents condensation and ice from forming which could hamper the emission of light. The apparatus comprises a light source and a light emitter, with a light conduit and a fluid conduit running between. A method for using such apparatus is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: BAE Systems Plc
    Inventors: Peter David Foote, Christopher Stace, Leslie Charles Laycock
  • Patent number: 7779430
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture, wherein a client component including at least one client interface is provided. Also provided is a target component including at least one service interface, wherein the at least one client interface is capable of matching the at least one service interface. A service interface implementation corresponding to the at least one service interface is provided, wherein the service interface implementation is a dynamic service interface implementation. The dynamic service interface implementation is executed to allow access to the client component to a service provided by the target component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Beisiegel, Jean-Sebastien Michel Delfino, Jason Robert McGee, Martin Paul Nally, Peter David Niblett
  • Publication number: 20100204098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antifungal and/or antibacterial peptides, especially antifungal peptides obtained from insect species, particularly lepidopterans. The present invention also provides methods of using these antifungal peptides to treat or prevent fungal growth for a variety of purposes such as; protecting plants from fungal infections, treating fungal infections of animals, especially humans, and prevention of food spoilage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Peter David East, Susan Elizabeth Brown
  • Patent number: 7764655
    Abstract: A communications network comprises two or more cell sites for communication with wireless terminals. At least one of the cell sites has multiple receive antennas. A central site has one or more interface controllers and a switch system through which the controllers are connected to the cell sites. For each controller in communication with a wireless terminal, a cell site is selected for reception of signals from the terminal, and for each selected cell site having more than one receive antenna, an antenna within the site is selected for reception from the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: NEXTG Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter David Ransome, James Laurence Taylor, Peter Paul Smyth
  • Publication number: 20100183299
    Abstract: The path selection and wavelength assignment to a selected path are performed by mapping the wavelength reach to the demand distribution (agile reach) resulting in a 50-60% increase in the network reach. The network reach is further increased (about 2.2 times) when on-line measured performance data are used for path selection and wavelength assignment. The connections may be engineered/upgraded individually, by optimizing the parameters of the entire path or of a regenerator section of the respective path. The upgrades include changing the wavelength, adjusting the parameters of the regenerator section, controlling the launch powers, mapping a certain transmitter and/or receiver to the respective wavelength, selecting the wavelengths on a certain link so as to reduce cross-talk, increasing wavelength spacing, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Alan Glen Solheim, Peter David Roorda, Kevan Peter Jones, Greg Peter Friesen
  • Publication number: 20100148955
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a baby is disclosed incorporating a parent unit in communication with a baby unit. The parent unit includes a function operable to temporarily mute the substantial reproduction of baby sounds at the parent unit. The parent unit may additionally included a plurality of outputs including a digital display of the time remaining before the temporary mute function is disabled, a visual indication that the substantial reproduction of sound is muted, a visual display indicative of the volume of the baby sounds, and music played when the substantial reproduction of sound is muted. Embodiments of the invention also include a safety features operable to disable the temporary mute function in possible emergency situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Peter David Noel
  • Patent number: 7739611
    Abstract: A system for providing a user interface includes a first element tag and a second element tag. The first element tag specifies a first element that is associated with a class of connectable elements and includes a first order indicator that specifies an order of the first element. The second element tag specifies a second element that is associated with the class of connectable elements such that the first element and the second element can be connected. The second element tag includes a second order indicator that specifies an order of the second element. The order of the first element and the second element are related such that, when the first element and the second element are connected, the first element remains connected to the second element when the second element is moved, and the first element is separated from the second element when the first element is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: AOL Inc.
    Inventors: Peter David Hirschberg, Sreekant S. Kotay, Corey Robert Lucier
  • Patent number: 7739656
    Abstract: Provided are a method, system, and program for generating asynchronous interfaces and methods from synchronous interfaces and methods receiving a synchronous interface to a target component having a synchronous method used by a client component to synchronously invoke the target component. An asynchronous interface is generated for the synchronous interface of the target component. An asynchronous method is generated for the generated asynchronous interface having arguments to invoke the target component, wherein the client calls the generated asynchronous method to cause an asynchronous execution of the synchronous method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Beisiegel, Jean-Sebastien Michel Delfino, Martin Paul Nally, Peter David Niblett, David John Vines
  • Patent number: 7718792
    Abstract: A method to stereospecifically prepare a steroidal sapogenin or a derivative thereof by reducing a 3-keto,5?-H steroidal sapogenin with a hindered organoborane or an organo-aluminium hydride. A 3?-hydroxy,5?-H steroidal sapogenin or derivative thereof may be prepared by reducing the 3-keto,5?-H steroidal sapogenin using as reducing agent a relatively highly hindered organoborane reagent or by SN 2 inversion of a 3?-hydroxy,5?-H steroidal sapogenin or derivative thereof. The organo-aluminium hydride may be used to prepare a 3?,5?-H steroidal sapogenin or derivative thereof. The invention provides a convenient route to useful steroidal sapogenins such as sarsasapogenin, episarsasapogenin, smilagenin, epismilagenin and esters thereof, from readily available or easily preparable starting materials (e.g. diosgenone, preparable from diosgenin).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Phytopharm PLC
    Inventors: Philip James Gunning, Peter David Tiffin
  • Patent number: 7719400
    Abstract: One example of the present subject matter includes a first elongate section having a first flexible conductor enveloped by a first jacket; a second elongate section having a second flexible conductor enveloped by a second jacket; and an sensor section having an elongate flexible tubular shape, the sensor section housing a resistance temperature detector element which is at least partially coiled and which is resistance welded to the first flexible conductor at a first weld and to the second flexible conductor at a second weld; wherein the sensor section at least partially envelops and overlaps the first elongate section and the second elongate section, with a first band crimping the sensor section to the first elongate section, and a second band crimping the sensor section to the second elongate section, and with the first and second welds disposed between the first and second bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: RTD Company
    Inventors: Peter David Bernier, Audeen Richetto
  • Patent number: 7715721
    Abstract: The path selection and wavelength assignment to a selected path are performed by mapping the wavelength reach to the demand distribution (agile reach) resulting in a 50-60% increase in the network reach. The network reach is further increased (about 2.2 times) when on-line measured performance data are used for path selection and wavelength assignment. The connections may be engineered/upgraded individually, by optimizing the parameters of the entire path or of a regenerator section of the respective path. The upgrades include changing the wavelength, adjusting the parameters of the regenerator section, controlling the launch powers, mapping a certain transmitter and/or receiver to the respective wavelength, selecting the wavelengths on a certain link so as to reduce cross-talk, increasing wavelength spacing, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Glen Solheim, Peter David Roorda, Kevan Peter Jones, Greg Peter Friesen
  • Patent number: 7714020
    Abstract: Aspects of this invention include the use of G-2MePE to treat patients with brain injury characterized by non-convulsive seizures. G-2MePE is useful in treating brain injuries caused by traumatic brain injury, stroke, hypoxia/ischemia and toxic injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Peter David Gluckman, Margaret Anne Brimble, Douglas Wilson, Frank Casper Tortella, Anthony Joseph Williams, Xi-Chun May Lu, Jed A. Hartings, Divina Gryder
  • Publication number: 20100109912
    Abstract: An aircraft has a passenger cabin security alert system for alerting authorised personnel (flight crew) in the flight deck to a problem in the passenger cabin. The system employs portable wireless transmitter units suitable to be carried or worn on the person of authorised personnel (cabin crew) in the passenger cabin. Each transmitter unit is adapted to transmit a warning signal when actuated that is received by detector units that communicate with control means operable to determine the position P in the passenger cabin of the transmitter unit that has been actuated. The control means activates an alert unit in the flight deck to indicate the existence and position of the problem to authorised personnel (flight crew) in the flight deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Peter David Stokes, Sean Patrick O'kell
  • Patent number: 7710516
    Abstract: An LCD display system provides colored backlighting to enhance the viewing experience of presentations by the display system. The liquid crystal display (LCD) system includes a monochrome LCD to display monochrome information including at least two sectors; at least two backlighting elements to emit light in a plurality of colors, each backlighting element associated with one sector of the LCD and configured to backlight the one associated sector with a color light; and a processing device to control display of the information on the LCD and to select the color emitted by each backlighting from the plurality of colors. Each backlighting element may include two or more different color light emitting diodes (LEDs) wherein the intensity of each color LED is controlled by the processing device to provide the color selected by the processing device. A reflective element may be positioned relative to the backlighting element to reflect the color light emitted by the backlighting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventors: Robert W. Jeffway, Jr., Robert F. Schwartzman, Peter David Williams
  • Patent number: D622091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Dyson Limited
    Inventors: Alexander Stuart Knox, James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Christopher Michael Kawomera Nyonyintono, Gordon James Howes