Patents by Inventor Peter Roberts

Peter Roberts 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).

  • SELF-CONTAINED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170337417
    Abstract: A passive RFID device may include a fingerprint authentication engine having a processing unit and a fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint authentication engine is capable of performing both an enrolment process and a matching process on a fingerprint of a finger presented to the fingerprint scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: ZWIPE
    Inventors: Peter Robert LOWE, Jean-Hugues WENDLING
  • NMDA antagonist prodrugs
    Patent number: 9822075
    Abstract: Prodrugs of an NMDA antagonist, (S)-1-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)ethanamine, useful for the treatment of depression (particularly major depressive disorder) or pain; compositions comprising them, and methods of making them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Gunnar Nordvall, Katharina Hogdin, Per Jonas Malmborg, Annika Kers, Dirk Reinhold Weigelt, Peter Robert Bernstein, Michael Quirk, Michael Balestra
  • Rotor arrangement for over tip leakage measurement using a multi-hole pressure probe
    Patent number: 9810092
    Abstract: A rotor arrangement including: a rotor stage having an annular array of rotor blades each blade having a tip; a casing that surrounds the rotor stage and defines a clearance between the tips and the casing; and an over tip leakage measurement system including a multi-hole total pressure probe mounted to a stationary component downstream of the rotor stage; the probe arranged such that the axis of at least one of the holes is substantially aligned with an expected flow direction from the rotor stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: James Peter Roberts, David Fillingham
  • CONTACTLESS BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION DEVICE ALLOWING MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS
    Publication number: 20170308786
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing biometric RFID devices includes producing a plurality of identical biometric identification devices that are each adapted to receive at least two different types of RFID module, and installing a respective RFID module into each of the devices corresponding to a selected RFID protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Peter Robert LOWE
  • Methods and systems supporting a resource environment for contextual purpose computing
    Patent number: 9792160
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to facilitate user purpose in a computing architecture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Elemental Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Henry Shear, Peter Robert Williams, Jaisook Rho, Timothy St. John Redmond, James Jay Horning
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURE AND RELIABLE IDENTITY-BASED COMPUTING
    Publication number: 20170293763
    Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a secure computing resource set identification, evaluation, and management arrangement, employing in various embodiments some or all of the following highly reliable identity related means to establish, register, publish and securely employ user computing arrangement resources in satisfaction of user set target contextual purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Advanced Elemental Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Henry SHEAR, Peter Robert WILLIAMS, Jaisook RHO, Timothy St. John REDMOND
  • BIOMETRIC AUTHORISED SMARTCARD AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BIOMETRIC AUTHORISED SMARTCARD
    Publication number: 20170286789
    Abstract: A biometric authorised smartcard 102 comprises: a biometric sensor 130; a control system 114, 128 for controlling operation of the smartcard 102; and a graphical user interface 18 for displaying alphanumeric information to a user of the smartcard 102. The smartcard 102 has one or more protected feature(s) that are accessible to a user identified via the biometric sensor 130 and the graphical user interface 18 displays information in response to interaction of the user with the biometric sensor 130. The information can be used to guide enrolment of a user via the biometric sensor 130 and/or to aid the interaction of the user with the biometric sensor 130 during biometric authorisation after enrolment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jose Ignacio Wintergerst Lavin, Steven Colussi, Peter Robert Lowe
  • Method and detector for detecting an analyte
    Patent number: 9778195
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a method and detector (10) for detecting an analyte (1) in a sample volume (2), such as nitrosamine in an amine solvent. The method comprises measuring a resonance Raman spectrum (I1) with a first light beam (PI) matching an electronic transition of the analyte (1). The detection of the analyte is enhanced by measuring an off-resonance Raman spectrum (12) using a second light beam (P2) that is shifted in wavelength at least 10 nm away from the electronic resonance. The resonance Raman signal (S1) of the analyte (1) is isolated from the background (Q1, Q2) by a difference analysis between the resonance and off-resonance Raman spectra (I1, I2). The method and detector (10) can be employed for detecting nitrosamine in a carbon capture process or plant (20) that employs an amine solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek TNO
    Inventors: James Peter Robert Day, Marijn Sandtke
  • Apparatus for converting energy from fluid flow
    Patent number: 9752549
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating electricity from water flow comprises a convergent section, a diffuser section and tube for locating within a body of water. The convergent section is connected to a first end of a mixing chamber such that a venturi is defined between the end of the convergent section and the mixing chamber. The diffuser section is connected to a second end of the mixing chamber, the diffuser section configured such that in use the pressure at the exit of the diffuser section is greater than the pressure at the venturi. At least part of the tube is located in the convergent section, such that an annulus is defined between the tube and the convergent section, to form a first flow passage. The tube defines a second flow passage within the tube; and a turbine connectable to a generator is located within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: VERDERG LTD
    Inventor: Peter Roberts
  • Recliner mechanism
    Patent number: 9731633
    Abstract: A recliner mechanism for a seat. The recliner mechanism may include a first plate, a second plate, a set of pawls, and a driver. The driver may actuate the set of pawls when the driver rotates about the axis. A dump ramp protrusion may be provided to inhibit movement of the pawls from a refracted position to a locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Veine, Peter Robert McCulloch
  • Distribution of dynamic accuracy information in a network of IEEE 1588 clocks
    Patent number: 9722772
    Abstract: An intermediate clock, either a boundary or a transparent clock, may have to adjust its local clock to match that of a grandmaster clock. If such adjustment is frequent or large, then the intermediate clock may not have much confidence in the reliability of the timing information it passes to a downstream clock in an IEEE 1588 Announce message even if the quality of its local clock is high. The intermediate clock determines a measure of the reliability of its timing information. The intermediate clock inserts an indication of the reliability of the timing information in a transmitted IEEE 1588 Announce message. The intermediate clock may consider an indication of reliability found in an Announce message it receives when inserting an indication of the reliability of timing information into an Announce message which it transmits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Peter Roberts, Ian Leighton, Kin-Yee Wong
  • Methods and systems for secure and reliable identity-based computing
    Patent number: 9721086
    Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a secure computing resource set identification, evaluation, and management arrangement, employing in various embodiments some or all of the following highly reliable identity related means to establish, register, publish and securely employ user computing arrangement resources in satisfaction of user set target contextual purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Elemental Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Henry Shear, Peter Robert Williams, Jaisook Rho, Timothy St. John Redmond
  • TURBINE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170184069
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating electricity from water flow held behind a barrier includes a convergent section connected to a first end of a mixing tube such that a venturi is defined between the end of the convergent section and the mixing tube; a diffuser section connected to a second end of the mixing tube, the diffuser section configured such that the pressure at the exit of the diffuser section is greater than the pressure at the venturi; and a turbine tube comprising a blade assembly having a plurality of blades. The turbine tube is supported in the convergent section and is rotatably mounted, the blades being attached to the inner surface of turbine tube such that water flow past the blades drives the rotation of the turbine tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Peter Roberts
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOOTH REGULATION WITH HEAVY FORCES
    Publication number: 20170173359
    Abstract: Methods are provided for regulating tooth movement and for maintaining or improving tissue health using heavy forces. Such methods comprise allowing a heavy force to be exerted on one or more teeth of a patient in need thereof; and administering an effective amount of light to the maxillary or mandibular alveolar bone of the patient, wherein the light is administered before, during, or after the heavy force is exerted. The light can have a wavelength in the range of about 585 nm to about 665 nm, or about 815 nm to about 895 nm. An apparatus useful for providing light therapy is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Biolux Research Ltd.
    Inventor: Peter Robert BRAWN
  • VETERINARY SYRINGE FOR MULTIPLE INJECTIONS
    Publication number: 20170165424
    Abstract: A trigger operated syringe (100) for intramammary injection of antibiotics has a fluid containing syringe cartridge (203) activated by a plunger (206) which is inserted into the syringe cartridge (203A) and expels fluid when the trigger (205) is pulled. A syringe cartridge holding mechanism (223) holds the syringe cartridge in place until the trigger (205) is released and the plunger (206) retracted. Single syringe cartridge (203) and multiple syringe cartridge (204) versions are disclosed. The plunger moves in a direction which is effectively perpendicular to the direction of movement of the trigger, allowing for ease of injection to a cow's teats, and ejection of the spent cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: MERIAL INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Lachlan Holmes, Rodney Gordon Walker, Todd Donald Ebbett, Colin Anthony Standing, Peter Robert Williams, Giovanni Ciampa, Michael Rossignuolo, Robert John Smith
  • Generating travel time data
    Patent number: 9677904
    Abstract: The generation of travel time data is disclosed in which coordinates are received for a starting location (1901). A maximum travel time is received (1903) and processed graph data is read that includes nodes representing pre-filtered map features and edges representing travel times between nodes. A temporary graph is built (1907) of selected nodes that can be reached via selected edges within the maximum travel time. Candidate destinations are received (1908) and the travel time to these candidate destinations is tested (1909) with reference to the temporary graph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Linfield Davies, Peter Robert John Lilley
  • TRENCHING PANELS, PANEL ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170159258
    Abstract: A panel for shoring a wall of a trench, the panel including an outer face arranged to face the wall, an opposing inner face, opposing sides, a top end and a bottom end, wherein the panel includes fixed couplings located at or adjacent to the inner face and toward the opposing sides, the fixed couplings being adapted to couple with a removable coupling which is inter-connectable in a first installed condition between a respective one of the fixed couplings of the panel and a respective one of the fixed couplings of an adjacent further panel. A panel assembly including at least two panels and a removable coupling is also disclosed as well as a system and method including interchangeable panels and couplings that allow for the formation of trenching supports in a variety of geometric configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Peter Robert Spry
  • ORAL DOSAGE FORMS OF METHYL HYDROGEN FUMARATE AND PRODRUGS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170157056
    Abstract: Improved oral dosage forms of methyl hydrogen fumarate and prodrugs thereof are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases such as multiple sclerosis and psoriasis using such dosage forms are also disclose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: XENOPORT, INC.
    Inventors: Sami Karaborni, Sarina Grace Harris Ma, Chen Mao, Ching Wah Chong, Peter Robert Prinz Freed, Mesut Ciper, Stefanie Krenzlin, David J. Wustrow, Peter A. Virsik
  • HYBRID CONTINUOUS INDEXING TAMPER VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170096780
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an improved tamping operation where a rail tamping machine advances at different speeds during different stages of tamping and workhead assembly operation. The workhead assembly is also capable of moving longitudinally relative to the rail tamping machine frame when it is detected that the rail tamping machine is at an appropriate distance from a reference point. Related methods of tamping are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Peter Robert Maurice
  • Tablet mount
    Patent number: D795266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Colebrook Bosson Saunders (Products) Limited
    Inventor: Peter Robert Williams