Patents by Inventor Peter Roy

Peter Roy 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: 20250136314
    Abstract: A system for evacuating and sealing containers filled with product, for example, food product, includes an enclosed, sealed housing wherein the pressure level and the atmospheric content can be controlled. A vacuum shroud is positioned in registry with a container entrance opening in the housing, the shroud connectible to a vacuum source and to a source of replaceable gas to replace the ambient air to be removed from the container. The shroud is advanceable to seal the container entrance opening and is retractable from the container entrance opening. A container transport system inserts the container through the housing entrance opening and into the shroud. Thereupon, a sealing system seals the housing from the ambient after the container has been inserted into the shroud. After the air in the container has been replaced with an inert gas and then the shroud retracted, a closure subsystem applies a cover to the evacuated container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: PLF International Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Scott, Mark Emond
  • Patent number: 12287692
    Abstract: A method, computing device, computing system and computer program which receive, by at least one first computing device of a plurality of computing devices, and from a master computing device in communication with each of the plurality of computing devices, at least one command for changing a state of at least one user interface device of the first computing device; and responsive to receiving the command, change a state of at least one said user interface device from a first state with a first power usage to a second state with a second power usage that is less than the first power usage, thereby reducing the power usage of the first computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Cardtronics USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven James Birnie, Ian McFarlane Denny, Peter Roy Vettraino
  • Publication number: 20250111686
    Abstract: A valuable media item scanner is provided. The scanner includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an infeed slot, connected to a tube, and the tube further connected to an outfeed slot. The PCB is connected to optical tracking sensors situated along the tube and two contact image sensors (CISs) opposing one another on opposite sides of the tube. The PCB further includes a processor that executes firmware causing the processor to perform operations to dynamically assemble a final front surface image and a final back surface image of the media item as the media item is passed through the infeed slot into the tube and out the outfeed slot by using movement data provided by the optical tracking sensors and using image frames provided by the CISs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventor: Peter Roy Vettraino
  • Publication number: 20250004534
    Abstract: A method, computing device, computing system and computer program which receive, by at least one first computing device of a plurality of computing devices, and from a master computing device in communication with each of the plurality of computing devices, at least one command for changing a state of at least one user interface device of the first computing device; and responsive to receiving the command, change a state of at least one said user interface device from a first state with a first power usage to a second state with a second power usage that is less than the first power usage, thereby reducing the power usage of the first computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Steven James Birnie, Ian McFarlane Denny, Peter Roy Vettraino
  • Publication number: 20240420907
    Abstract: A contactor apparatus and method for operating the contactor apparatus can include a contactor assembly with a contactor coil operably coupled to a contactor switch. One or more sensors can be provided in the contactor assembly adapted to measure one or more aspects of the contactor assembly. Based upon the measured aspects, a controller can initiate operation of the contactor switch to effectively toggle the contactor switch at a zero-crossing point along an alternating current waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Roy Payne, John Houghton, Robert Henry Keith Miles Bullock
  • Patent number: 12139285
    Abstract: A system for evacuating and sealing containers filled with product, for example, food product, includes an enclosed, sealed housing wherein the pressure level and the atmospheric content can be controlled. A vacuum shroud is positioned in registry with a container entrance opening in the housing, the shroud connectible to a vacuum source and to a source of replaceable gas to replace the ambient air to be removed from the container. The shroud is advanceable to seal the container entrance opening and is retractable from the container entrance opening. A container transport system inserts the container through the housing entrance opening and into the shroud. Thereupon, a sealing system seals the housing from the ambient after the container has been inserted into the shroud. After the air in the container has been replaced with an inert gas and then the shroud retracted, a closure subsystem applies a cover to the evacuated container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: PLF International Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Scott, Mark Emond
  • Patent number: 12020878
    Abstract: A contactor apparatus and method for operating the contactor apparatus can include a contactor assembly with a contactor coil operably coupled to a contactor switch. One or more sensors can be provided in the contactor assembly adapted to measure one or more aspects of the contactor assembly. Based upon the measured aspects, a controller can initiate operation of the contactor switch to effectively toggle the contactor switch at a zero-crossing point along an alternating current waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Payne, John Houghton, Robert Henry Keith Miles Bullock
  • Publication number: 20240109914
    Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of plant nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof. Also included are novel compounds within the scope of Formula I and compositions and uses of these compounds for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Burns, Peter Roy, Rachel Baker, Mark Lautens
  • Publication number: 20240074126
    Abstract: Disclosed are display systems for self-service terminals. The display systems may include a display panel, a first transparent material and a second transparent material. The second transparent material may be located in between the first transparent material and the display panel. The first transparent material may have a first thermal conductivity and the second transparent material may have a second thermal conductivity. The second thermal conductivity may be greater than the first thermal conductivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Peter Roy Vettraino
  • Publication number: 20230339874
    Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Roy, Sean Harrington, Jacob Pyche, Andrew Burns, Rachel Baker, Mark Lautens
  • Publication number: 20230290597
    Abstract: A contactor apparatus and method for operating the contactor apparatus can include a contactor assembly with a contactor coil operably coupled to a contactor switch. One or more sensors can be provided in the contactor assembly adapted to measure one or more aspects of the contactor assembly. Based upon the measured aspects, a controller can initiate operation of the contactor switch to effectively toggle the contactor switch at a zero-crossing point along an alternating current waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Peter Roy Payne, John Houghton, Robert Henry Keith Miles Bullock
  • Publication number: 20230249858
    Abstract: A system for evacuating and sealing containers filled with product, for example, food product, includes an enclosed, sealed housing wherein the pressure level and the atmospheric content can be controlled. A vacuum shroud is positioned in registry with a container entrance opening in the housing, the shroud connectible to a vacuum source and to a source of replaceable gas to replace the ambient air to be removed from the container. The shroud is advanceable to seal the container entrance opening and is retractable from the container entrance opening. A container transport system inserts the container through the housing entrance opening and into the shroud. Thereupon, a sealing system seals the housing from the ambient after the container has been inserted into the shroud. After the air in the container has been replaced with an inert gas and then the shroud retracted, a closure subsystem applies a cover to the evacuated container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: PLF International Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Scott, Mark Emond
  • Patent number: 11661221
    Abstract: A system for evacuating and sealing containers filled with product, for example, food product, includes an enclosed, sealed housing wherein the pressure level and the atmospheric content can be controlled. A vacuum shroud is positioned in registry with a container entrance opening in the housing, the shroud connectible to a vacuum source and to a source of replaceable gas to replace the ambient air to be removed from the container. The shroud is advanceable to seal the container entrance opening and is retractable from the container entrance opening. A container transport system inserts the container through the housing entrance opening and into the shroud. Thereupon, a sealing system seals the housing from the ambient after the container has been inserted into the shroud. After the air in the container has been replaced with an inert gas and then the shroud retracted, a closure subsystem applies a cover to the evacuated container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: PLF International Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Scott, Mark Emond
  • Patent number: 11664180
    Abstract: A contactor apparatus and method for operating the contactor apparatus can include a contactor assembly with a contactor coil operably coupled to a contactor switch. One or more sensors can be provided in the contactor assembly adapted to measure one or more aspects of the contactor assembly. Based upon the measured aspects, a controller can initiate operation of the contactor switch to effectively toggle the contactor switch at a zero-crossing point along an alternating current waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Payne, John Houghton, Robert Henry Keith Miles Bullock
  • Patent number: 11517568
    Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Governing Council of The University of Toronto
    Inventors: Peter Roy, Sean Harrington, Jacob Pyche, Andrew Burns, Rachel Ross, Mark Lautens
  • Publication number: 20220264883
    Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections in a plant. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Burns, Peter Roy
  • Patent number: 11364234
    Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignees: The Governing Council of the University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)
    Inventors: Peter Roy, Sean Harrington, Jacob Pyche, Daniel Kulke, Genna M. Luciani, Andrew Burns, Mark Lautens, Rachel Ross, David Uehling
  • Patent number: 11302501
    Abstract: A contactor assembly and method for operating the contactor assembly can include a first conductor having a first set of axially extending protrusions and a second conductor having a second set of axially extending protrusions interdigitally arranged with the first set of protrusion. At least a subset of the first set of extending protrusions and at least a subset of the second set of protrusions can be conductively connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter Roy Payne, John Houghton, Robert Henry Keith Miles Bullock
  • Patent number: 11276267
    Abstract: Disclosed is a media rotation mechanism. The media rotation mechanism may include a housing, a media receiver, and a rotation motor. The housing may define a first opening and a second opening. The media receiver may define a media receiver opening. The rotation motor may be configured to rotate the media receiver between a first position and a second position. The first position may correspond to the media receiver opening facing the first opening. The second position may correspond to the media receiver opening facing the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Ian McFarlane Denny, Andrew Robert Grant, Peter Roy Vettraino, Ian James Walker
  • Publication number: 20220044895
    Abstract: A contactor apparatus and method for operating the contactor apparatus can include a contactor assembly with a contactor coil operably coupled to a contactor switch. One or more sensors can be provided in the contactor assembly adapted to measure one or more aspects of the contactor assembly. Based upon the measured aspects, a controller can initiate operation of the contactor switch to effectively toggle the contactor switch at a zero-crossing point along an alternating current waveform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Roy Payne, John Houghton, Robert Henry Keith Miles Bullock