Patents by Inventor Richard Davies
Richard Davies 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).
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Publication number: 20150273173Abstract: A mechanism for releasing a mask from a patient's face includes a frame part including a male connection and a frame engagement portion for engaging a cooperating portion on a frame of the mask. A headgear part includes a female connection that is adapted to receive the male connection when the frame part is inserted into the headgear part, and a headgear engagement portion for engaging a cooperating portion on headgear of the mask. A cord has one end secured to the male connection, such that when the cord is pulled by the patient the male connection disengages from the female connection and consequently the frame part separates from the headgear part releasing the mask from the patient's face. A method of releasing a mask from a patient's face includes pulling a cord away from a frame of the mask to release a latch of the mask frame from a latch receiving portion of a headgear of the mask to release the latch from the latch receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Zoran VALCIC, Bruce Richard DAVIES, Huw Umberto WALLIS, Richard SOKOLOV, Eric SIU
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Patent number: 8864419Abstract: A foundation system for supporting an offshore wind energy convertor is provided and includes a foundation base resting on the seabed and a column supporting the wind energy convertor which is linked to the foundation base. The column and the base are linked by an articulated joint connection, allowing tilt motions of the column in all directions from a vertical axis. A wind power generator facility including such a support, and a method of erecting such a foundation system, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignees: Marine Engineering Energy Solutions, Ltd.Inventors: Peter Broughton, Richard Davies, Peter Martin, Michel Hamon, Nicolas Parsloe
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Publication number: 20130008446Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mask assembly including a frame, a cushion provided to the frame, and optionally an elbow provided to the frame. Headgear is removably attached to the mask assembly to maintain the mask assembly in a desired position on a patient's face. The headgear includes a top strap, crown straps which cooperate to form a round shape adapted to accommodate a crown of the patient's head, and bottom straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Fiona Catherine CARROLL, Joel Edward Gibson, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Bryony Louise Marshall, Bruce Richard Davies
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Patent number: 8286635Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mask assembly including a frame, a cushion provided to the frame, and optionally an elbow provided to the frame. Headgear is removably attached to the mask assembly to maintain the mask assembly in a desired position on a patient's face. The headgear includes a back headgear section providing a top strap, a pair of side straps attached to the back headgear section, and an elastic strap attached between the back headgear section and the pair of side straps.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Fiona Catherine Carroll, Joel Edward Gibson, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Bryony Louise Marshall, Bruce Richard Davies
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Publication number: 20120093589Abstract: A foundation system for supporting an offshore wind energy convertor is provided and includes a foundation base resting on the seabed and a column supporting the wind energy convertor which is linked to the foundation base. The column and the base are linked by an articulated joint connection, allowing tilt motions of the column in all directions from a vertical axis. A wind power generator facility including such a support, and a method of erecting such a foundation system, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Peter Broughton, Richard Davies, Peter Martin, Michel Hamon, Nicolas Parsloe
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Publication number: 20120045345Abstract: An offshore wind turbine comprises an elongate base having a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the wind turbine comprises a tower moveably coupled to the base. The tower has a first end distal the base and a second end disposed within the base, and the tower is configured to telescope axially from the first end of the truss. Further, the wind turbine comprises a nacelle coupled to the first end of the tower. Still further, the wind turbine comprises a rotor including a hub and a plurality of blades coupled to the hub. The hub is coupled to the nacelle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Horton Wison Deepwater, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Horton, III, James McCelvey, Senu Sirnivas, Richard Davies
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Patent number: 8120510Abstract: A data logging device (1) that includes more than one communication devices (7), a stored instruction list (6), input ports (3), output ports (8), data buffers (4) and a processing unit (5); wherein: the data logging device (1) collects, processes and forwards data and/or predetermined signals to one or more external locations (10); the data/predetermined signal is independently transmitted to said one or more external locations (10) using one or more communication devices (7) and/or frequencies; such that, if a chosen communication device is not available, or cannot reliably transmit the data/predetermined signal to said one or more external locations (10), then the processing unit (5) consults the instruction list (6) and selects the next predetermined communication device (7), until transmission is successful or the instruction list (6) dictates another action.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Data Acquisitions LimitedInventor: Samuel Richard Davies
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Patent number: 8087577Abstract: A system that includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader, said reader includes a reading section, a processing section, memory and a transmitting section; wherein the reading section is configured to read tag data stored on one or more RFID tags, the processing section is configured to process this data and the transmitting section is configured to transmit the result as transmitted data; such that the transmitting section is also configured to transmit updated tag data to the or each of the RFID tags, said updated tag data replacing some or all of the tag data stored on the RFID tag to be updated. The system further includes one or more RFID tags, an intermediate database and a customer database such that the intermediate database is configured to receive the transmitted data, convert it into intermediate data, which is in a format accepted by the customer database, then transmit this to the customer database.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Data Acquisitions LimitedInventor: Samuel Richard Davies
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Patent number: 7865975Abstract: A wearable device to comfortably and ergonomically transfer substantially all of the weight of a heavy protective garment from a wearer's shoulders, neck and back to the wearer's waist, in a manner that does not interfere with the normal and necessary movement and range of motion of the wearer. The device transfers the weight of the protective garment from the shoulder area of the wearer to a belt at the waist/hip area of the wearer via a vertical support member(s) that incorporate(s) articulating and adjustable elements which permit the device to accommodate the natural movement of the wearer's body at the waist, back, neck and shoulders while transferring the weight of the protective garment to the waist/hip area of the wearer. The subject device may also be incorporated into or made part of a protective garment.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventors: Richard Davies, Christopher A. Davies
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Publication number: 20100043796Abstract: An apparatus for improving patient comfort during CPAP therapy includes a venting arrangement arranged to reduce expiratory pressure. A mask system for providing CPAP therapy to a patient includes a mask; a flow generator to provide a flow of pressurised breathable gas; a tube to connect the mask to the flow generator; and a venting arrangement arranged to reduce expiratory pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Sofietje Meynink, Bruce Richard Davies, James Morrison, Robert Edward Henry, Lee James Veliss
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Publication number: 20090211583Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mask assembly including a frame, a cushion provided to the frame, and optionally an elbow provided to the frame. Headgear is removably attached to the mask assembly to maintain the mask assembly in a desired position on a patient's face. The headgear includes a back headgear section providing a top strap, a pair of side straps attached to the back headgear section, and an elastic strap attached between the back headgear section and the pair of side straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Fiona Catherine Carroll, Joel Edward Gibson, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Bryony Louise Marshall, Bruce Richard Davies
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Patent number: 7565877Abstract: A spar platform for use in the offshore drilling or production of fossil fuels includes a hull having a centerwell. An airtight and watertight barrier traverses the centerwell, forming a variable buoyancy compartment in the centerwell. In certain embodiments the centerwell is open at the bottom to the sea, while in certain other embodiments the centerwell is sealed at the bottom. At least one sleeve for accommodating a riser extends through the barrier and the variable buoyancy compartment to the bottom of the centerwell. The sleeve has an open upper end to provide a drain for water accumulating in the centerwell, and it forms an airtight and watertight seal at its juncture with the barrier. In some embodiments, two or more airtight and watertight barriers are provided across the centerwell, defining an airtight and watertight fixed buoyancy chamber between each adjacent pair of barriers.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Technip FranceInventors: Anil Sablok, Walter Wade Mallard, Richard Davies, Lyle Finn
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Publication number: 20090065580Abstract: A system that includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader, said reader includes a reading section, a processing section, memory and a transmitting section; wherein the reading section is configured to read tag data stored on one or more RFID tags, the processing section is configured to process this data and the transmitting section is configured to transmit the result as transmitted data; such that the transmitting section is also configured to transmit updated tag data to the or each of the RFID tags, said updated tag data replacing some or all of the tag data stored on the RFID tag to be updated. The system further includes one or more RFID tags, an intermediate database and a customer database such that the intermediate database is configured to receive the transmitted data, convert it into intermediate data, which is in a format accepted by the customer database, then transmit this to the customer database.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Samuel Richard Davies
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Publication number: 20080230069Abstract: A mechanism for releasing a mask from a patient's face includes a frame part including a male connection and a frame engagement portion for engaging a cooperating portion on a frame of the mask. A headgear part includes a female connection that is adapted to receive the male connection when the frame part is inserted into the headgear part, and a headgear engagement portion for engaging a cooperating portion on headgear of the mask. A cord has one end secured to the male connection, such that when the cord is pulled by the patient the male connection disengages from the female connection and consequently the frame part separates from the headgear part releasing the mask from the patient's face. A method of releasing a mask from a patient's face includes pulling a cord away from a frame of the mask to release a latch of the mask frame from a latch receiving portion of a headgear of the mask to release the latch from the latch receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Zoran Valcic, Bruce Richard Davies, Huw Umberto Wallis, Richard Sokolov, Eric Siu
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Patent number: 7370586Abstract: A method of transporting rails to, and leaving the rails at, a target location. The method includes using a train having multiple rail wagons. The steps include supporting the rails on at least two successive wagons with the rail being movable relative to at least one wagon in the direction of elongate extent of the rail, and using winches on the wagons to unload the rails at the target location.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Fastline LimitedInventors: Pat McHale, Richard Davies
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Publication number: 20080084329Abstract: A data logging device (1) that includes more than one communication devices (7), a stored instruction list (6), input ports (3), output ports (8), data buffers (4) and a processing unit (5); wherein: the data logging device (1) collects, processes and forwards data and/or predetermined signals to one or more external locations (10); the data/predetermined signal is independently transmitted to said one or more external locations (10) using one or more communication devices (7) and/or frequencies; such that, if a chosen communication device is not available, or cannot reliably transmit the data/predetermined signal to said one or more external locations (10), then the processing unit (5) consults the instruction list (6) and selects the next predetermined communication device (7), until transmission is successful or the instruction list (6) dictates another action.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventor: Samuel Richard Davies
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Publication number: 20080041292Abstract: A spar platform for use in the offshore drilling or production of fossil fuels includes a hull having a centerwell. An airtight and watertight barrier traverses the centerwell, forming a variable buoyancy compartment in the centerwell. In certain embodiments the centerwell is open at the bottom to the sea, while in certain other embodiments the centerwell is sealed at the bottom. At least one sleeve for accommodating a riser extends through the barrier and the variable buoyancy compartment to the bottom of the centerwell. The sleeve has an open upper end to provide a drain for water accumulating in the centerwell and it forms an airtight and watertight seal at its juncture with the barrier. In some embodiments, two or more airtight and watertight barriers are provided across the centerwell, defining an airtight and watertight fixed buoyancy chamber between each adjacent pair of barriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Anil Sablok, Walter Wade Mallard, Richard Davies, Lyle Finn
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Patent number: D591420Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Scott Alexander Howard, Bruce Richard Davies
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Patent number: D597661Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michael John Reid, Bruce Richard Davies, Karthikeyan Selvarajan, Alison Oldenburg, Scott Alexander Howard
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Patent number: D738373Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Kopin CorporationInventors: Thomas Richard Davies, Kenny W.Y. Chow, Kenneth A. Kokinakis