Patents by Inventor Philip James

Philip James 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).

  • Patent number: 8522785
    Abstract: A headgear (200) for a respiratory mask (202) of a ventilator or CPAP device is provided. The headgear includes a strap portion (204, 206) formed of a substantially inextensible material. The strap portion has formed on one end thereof a connecting structure configured to connect to a mask of the ventilator or CPAP device. One advantage is that the mask will not or at least will be less inclined to lift off the face as mask pressure is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Michael Berthon-Jones, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam, Peter Edward Bateman, Philip James Jenkinson, Gordon Joseph Malouf
  • Publication number: 20130209622
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for forming at least a portion of a beverage from a co-milled powdered composition. An amount of a co-milled powdered composition is combined with a fluid to produce at least a portion of a beverage. The co-milled powdered composition is obtained from co-milling together at least one powdered ingredient having a difficult to disperse or dissolve portion with one or more dispersion facilitator components to form a co-milled powder effective to enhance the dispersion or dissolving of the powder when forming a food or beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Gerald O. Fountain, Philip James Oxford, Amy Lynn Penner
  • Publication number: 20130205239
    Abstract: In some implementations, windows can be displayed based on a global z-order. The global z-order can be maintained for all open windows. The global z-order can include windows that are not currently displayed. The global z-order can define a display order of windows across multiple workspaces. In some implementations, workspaces can be associated with respective levels. The workspace levels can be used to determine how to display windows associated with each workspace when multiple workspaces are displayed simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Philip James Holland
  • Patent number: 8502534
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for processing magnetic resonance imaging data is provided. The method includes accessing the magnetic resonance imaging data, the data including a plurality of image data sets defining reconstructable images representative of a subject at different points in time. Each data set includes sampled data for sampled phase encoding points but is missing data for unsampled phase encoding points. An adaptive time window is determined for each image data set, and the missing data of at least one of the image data sets is determined based upon the sampled data for the respective data set and sampled data from at least one other data set within the time window for the respective data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peng Lai, Philip James Beatty, Anja Christina Sophie Brau
  • Patent number: 8503448
    Abstract: A Communications system for communicating over low bandwidth or high latency links incorporates a router MR7 configured to route a message to any like-configured router MR8, MR9 linked to it. Communications are implemented at network layer with UDP IP message packets. There are no hello messages. The message format 20 includes routing information but not designated and backup routers, which avoids loss of service from designated router changes and reduces bandwidth requirements. Configured routers MR7 to MR9 have different message formats 20, 40 for communicating with configured routers MR7 to MR9 and with unconfigured routers R1 to R6 respectively, and can link different protocols. A configured router MR7 deletes routes to like-configured routers MR8, MR9 with route metrics not superior to other routes with like destination. It also deletes routes with inferior metrics to related routes in an incoming message, and retains received route information regarding a new route or a route with superior metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Qinetiq Limited
    Inventors: Jonathan Allan Spencer, Giles David Kendrick, Jonathan Paul Millington, Ian David Stephenson, Philip James Entwisle
  • Publication number: 20130197814
    Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of quantifying soil carbon in a unit of land. The method generally comprises the steps of (i) obtaining an estimated spatial distribution of carbon content in the unit of land, (ii) stratifying the unit of land into a plurality of strata based at least partly on the spatial distribution of carbon content, (iii) selecting one or more locations from each of one or more of the plurality of strata, the one or more locations being selected with randomness, (iv) determining sample carbon content associated with the one or more first locations and (v) determining total carbon content in the unit of land based at least partly on the sample carbon content. In another aspect, this method may be used to quantify soil carbon sequestered in a unit of land by repeating steps (iv) and (v) at a second time and thereafter determining the amount of carbon sequestered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    Inventors: Alex McBratney, Budiman Minasny, Jaap De Gruijter, Philip James Mulvey
  • Patent number: 8490623
    Abstract: A comfortable low-leak mask assembly for use with Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) is provided to improve patient compliance and/or treatment. The mask system may include headgear having straps that are substantially inextensible and/or micro-adjustable; and/or a mask and/or cushion that includes various structures to allow enhanced/tailored sealing and/or fit at selected locations on the patient's face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Michael Berthon-Jones, Peter Edward Bateman, Donald Darkin, Robin Garth Hitchcock, Philip James Jenkinson, Susan Robyn Lynch, Gordon Joseph Malouf, Patrick John McAuliffe, Milind Chandrakant Raje, Gary Christopher Robinson, Richard Sokolov, Philip Thomas Stallard, Michael Kassipillai Gunaratnam
  • Publication number: 20130162515
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a docking station for docking one or multiple portable electronic devices, such as a tablet and a mobile telephone or smartphone. The present disclosure provides a method for changing device modes of an electronic device connected to a docking station, as well as an electronic device and a docking station configured for same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Philip James Prociw, William Ryan David Parton, Bogdan James Tobola, David Gerard Rich
  • Patent number: 8469382
    Abstract: A heel rest apparatus for a motorcycle footboard comprises a one-piece heel rest structure and a locking structure securable to a mating portion of the one-piece heel rest structure. The one-piece heel rest structure includes a heel rest portion and a mounting portion. The heel rest portion has an inwardly curved foot engagement surface at a front portion thereof. A footboard receiving channel is provided within the mounting portion. A footboard engaging portion of the locking structure extends at least partially across a width of the footboard receiving channel when the locking structure is secured to the mating portion of the one-piece heel rest structure for allowing an edge portion of the motorcycle footboard to be captured within the footboard receiving channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Philip James Grgurich
  • Patent number: 8430718
    Abstract: A vibratory finishing medium element having at least a portion comprising a devitrified material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Vibraglaz (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Philip James Harrison, Steven Bradley Vaughan
  • Patent number: 8425151
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of soil remediation or bioremediation 10 generally comprising the steps of: 1. 12, treating contaminated soil with a chemical surfactant in a primary treatment stage; 2. 14, further treating the soil with an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon; 3. 20, implementing final soil remediation processes where necessary until remediation criteria is achieved. The contaminated soil includes organic contaminants including, among other things, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Environmental & Earth Sciences International Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Philip James Mulvey
  • Patent number: 8414914
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for mucosal delivery of agents are provided. The compositions are intended for administration to mucosal surface, such as oral, gastrointestinal and nasal mucosa. The compositions provided contain one or more mucoadhesive proteins and an agent to be delivered. Methods for delivery of agents using the compositions provided herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Virun, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip James Bromley, Lee Nickols Huang
  • Publication number: 20130083040
    Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for having overlapping displays and methods for operating such apparatus can provide enhanced display and operational capabilities. The overlapping displays may include multiple overlapping transparent displays. Embodiments of additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventor: Philip James Prociw
  • Patent number: 8398571
    Abstract: A cover (150) for a vibratory pad (10) comprises a pocket or pouch (158) faced with dressing fabric material and sized to accommodate a vibration pad, a closure (154e) to retain the cover on the pad, in use, and a strap (146,148) integral with the cover suitable for connecting the cover (and a pad retained therein) to the limb (29) of a patient. The strap has an (adhesive) connector (176) that is capable of being secured so as to pressure the pad against the limb and so that, once made, the connection cannot be unmade without disabling the connector against making subsequent connections. Thus the cover can only be used once. A system (12?150?) includes the vibration device and comprises means to disable the device after a cover has been employed for a period of time or number of treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Philip James Ellin
  • Publication number: 20130008234
    Abstract: Test apparatus (30) and method (70) for testing a turbocharger (20) having a turbine (20T) that operates a compressor (20C). A compressed air source (32) operates the turbine; and a device (42) creates back-pressure at an outlet (20CO) of the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLC
    Inventor: Philip James Charles Vince
  • Publication number: 20130001413
    Abstract: The invention includes a source stream of neutral particles (neutral atoms and neutral molecules, but not neutrons) in free molecular flow, a beam forming element disposed within the source stream having at least one small aperture located proximal to the sample allowing part of the source stream to pass through the aperture as a beam of neutral particles directed at the sample for revealing the sample, a control positioner for scanning the beam of neutral particles over or through portions of said sample surface, optionally one or more detector nozzles having an inlet positioned to collect neutral particles proceeding from or through the sample surface in free molecular flow, at least one detector, the detector arranged to sense neutral particles proceeding from the sample, and a processor connected to the detector and control positioner for generating an image of said sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Philip James Witham
  • Publication number: 20130000293
    Abstract: A pump system includes a closed-loop fluid circuit and an open-loop fluid circuit. The closed-loop fluid circuit includes a motor for rotating a first component connected to the closed-loop fluid circuit. A closed-loop pump drives the motor up to a first maximum rotational speed. The open-loop fluid circuit includes an open-loop pump for driving a second component connected to the open-loop fluid circuit. A control circuit includes a control valve for switching the outflow from the open-loop pump. The control valve selectively connects the open-loop pump to the closed-loop fluid circuit and simultaneously disconnects the open-loop pump from the open-loop fluid circuit. When the open-loop pump is connected to the closed-loop circuit, the closed-loop pump and the open-loop pump drive the motor at a second rotational speed greater than the first maximum rotational speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Philip James Dybing
  • Publication number: 20130005405
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a mobile device. The method includes, during use of the mobile device, interpreting at least one item, the at least one item corresponding to data or events detectable on the mobile device. At least action may then be determined, which are associated with the at least one item, each action capable of preemptively executing at least a portion of a task using features available on the mobile device. At least one of the actions may then be executed and a result associated with the execution of the at least one action provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventor: Philip James Prociw
  • Patent number: D684532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Michael Ignor, Chee-Ming Jimmy Wu, Philip James Prociw
  • Patent number: D685688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Philip James Grgurich