Patents by Inventor Robert Buckley

Robert Buckley 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: 20190383490
    Abstract: A fireplace is disclosed having a flame screen that is fitted over a gas burner. The gas burner may be an elongated tube having orifices that are configured to produce a row of flames. The row of flames passes through openings in the flame screen to increase the height of the row of flames, change the color of the row of flames, and/or alter a shape or distribution of the row of flames. The flame screen may also facilitate ignition of a gas emitted from the gas burner after the flame screen has been heated by the row of flames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Stephen Paladino, Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20190184643
    Abstract: A blank is manufactured by additive layer manufacturing. The blank is made up of a part, a tool, and a connection member connecting the tool to the part, which are all integrally formed during the build from the same build material. The connection member can be cut or broken to disconnect the tool from the part which enables the tool to be used to mechanically remove surface build material from the surface of the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Stephan SCHNEIDER, Robert BUCKLEY, Andrew NIXON, Stephen HEWITT
  • Patent number: 10273502
    Abstract: A process for producing a retroviral or lentiviral vector formulation comprising a filter-sterilisation step wherein the filter-sterilisation step is not the final step in the purification process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Richard Truran, Robert Buckley, Pippa Radcliffe, James Miskin, Kyriacos Mitrophanous
  • Publication number: 20170175135
    Abstract: A process for producing a retroviral or lentiviral vector formulation comprising a filter-sterilisation step wherein the filter-sterilisation step is not the final step in the purification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: OXFORD BIOMEDICA (UK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Truran, Robert Buckley, Pippa Radcliffe, James Miskin, Kyriacos Mitrophanous
  • Publication number: 20170073702
    Abstract: A process for producing a retroviral or lentiviral vector formulation comprising a filter-sterilisation step wherein the filter-sterilisation step is not the final step in the purification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: OXFORD BIOMEDICA (UK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Truran, Robert Buckley, Pippa Radcliffe, James Miskin, Kyriacos Mitrophanous
  • Patent number: 9169491
    Abstract: A process for producing a retroviral or lentiviral vector formulation comprising a filter-sterilization step wherein the filter-sterilization step is not the final step in the purification process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Oxford BioMedica (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Richard Truran, Robert Buckley, Pippa Radcliffe, James Miskin, Kyriacos Mitrophanous
  • Patent number: 8897829
    Abstract: One aspect provides a method of controlling transmit power in a wireless device, wherein a desired transmit power is determined as a result of detection of a receive signal parameter. The method comprises detecting a desired maximum transmit power and generating a sequence of attenuation factors. The sequence is generated by monotonically increasing a variable at a controlled rate between a starting value and the maximum transmit power. The method further comprises using each attenuation factor in turn to: (a) reduce the measured value of the received signal power; and (b) reduce a determined desired value of the transmit power, where the transmit power is continually reduced as the variable is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Buckley, Jonathan Lucas, Edward Charles John Andrews, Steve Allpress
  • Publication number: 20140220905
    Abstract: One aspect provides a method of controlling transmit power in a wireless device, wherein a desired transmit power is determined as a result of detection of a receive signal parameter. The method comprises detecting a desired maximum transmit power and generating a sequence of attenuation factors. The sequence is generated by monotonically increasing a variable at a controlled rate between a starting value and the maximum transmit power. The method further comprises using each attenuation factor in turn to: (a) reduce the measured value of the received signal power; and (b) reduce a determined desired value of the transmit power, where the transmit power is continually reduced as the variable is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Buckley, Jonathan Lucas, Edward Charles John Andrews, Steve Allpress
  • Publication number: 20140113542
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for solar fan controller have been disclosed. In one version a solar fan controller (SFC) uses inputs about temperature, humidity, weather, and fan status to control a fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: U.S. Sunlight Corp.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Foreman, Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20120174506
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for skylight tube have been disclosed. In one version spacing between diffusers is substantially between 0.5? to 0.75?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: US Sunlight Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Buckley, Geoffrey Foreman, Robert Huang
  • Publication number: 20090325284
    Abstract: A process for producing a retroviral or lentiviral vector formulation comprising a filter-sterilisation step wherein the filter-sterilisation step is not the final step in the purification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Truran, Robert Buckley, Pippa Radcliffe, James Miskin, Kyriacos Mitrophanous
  • Publication number: 20090113061
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of establishing communication parameters for communicating between a first electronic device and a second electronic device, and corresponding computer apparatus and computer-readable medium. The embodiments store a device driver indicator on the first electronic device, the device driver indicator for indicating a driver for driving the first electronic device using one of a plurality of different operating systems, determine configuration information for the first electronic device, receive a removable computer-readable medium at the first electronic device, the removable computer-readable medium received from a user of the second electronic device, and transfer the device driver indicator and the configuration information to the removable computer-readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gavan TREDOUX, Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20070140572
    Abstract: A method for decompressing a job in a document management system, such as a printer, scanner or display device, is provided. The method includes buffering the compressed image data, and decompressing the buffered compressed image data such that the decompressing varies as a function of a resolution level and either a first set of quality layers or a second set of quality layers. The number of quality layers in the first quality layer set is greater than the number of quality layers in the second quality set and, pursuant to the decompressing, the resolution level is corresponded with the second quality layer set so that the compressed image data is decompressed with less quality layers than in the first quality layer set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20070140573
    Abstract: A method for decompressing a job in a document management system, such as a printer, scanner or display device, is provided. The method includes buffering the compressed image data, and decompressing the buffered compressed image data such that the decompressing varies as a function of a resolution level and either a first set of quality layers or a second set of quality layers. The number of quality layers in the first quality layer set is greater than the number of quality layers in the second quality set and, pursuant to the decompressing, the resolution level is corresponded with the second quality layer set so that the compressed image data is decompressed with less quality layers than in the first quality layer set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20070128011
    Abstract: A hydraulically actuated ram mechanism for pushing loaded pallets from the forks of a pallet jack lifting vehicle is disclosed. A hydraulically actuated ram including a push plate and a pair of hydraulic actuators is connected to the vehicle proximal the rear end of the forks. The hydraulic actuators are tied into the vehicles existing hydraulic system by installing a T-fitting and an electrically operated, normally closed hydraulic valve. The hydraulic valve includes an output port in fluid communication with each of the hydraulic actuators. The pallet jack operator controls the hydraulic ram using a switch electrically connected to the hydraulic valve. Upon activation of the switch, the hydraulic valve is opened and high-pressure hydraulic fluid is fed to each of the hydraulic actuators thereby causing the actuators to force the pallet off the forks. The hydraulic actuators may be retracted either by spring force, or by hydraulic pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20070118611
    Abstract: A client-side handheld device requests a server to convert server-side documents into a compression format prior to transmission of said documents to the client. The server retrieves and converts the requested documents to a raster image that is then compressed according to attributes based on information received from the client device in the initial document request. Instead of having to manipulate multiple formats which the original documents are in and supported by the server, the client-side device is preferably optimized in hardware and/or software to support and otherwise take advantage of the requested compression format. The compressed document is then delivered to the client device, in whole or in part, selectively or progressively over time per individual requests prior to displaying the received data to the end-user. Depending on the requested delivery mode, server-side documents are preferably compressed using wavelet compression methods, such as the JPEG 2000 standard, known in the arts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Buckley, Emil Rainero, James Reid, Pamela Spiteri
  • Publication number: 20070118612
    Abstract: A client-side handheld device requests a server to convert server-side documents into a compression format prior to transmission of said documents to the client. The server retrieves and converts the requested documents to a raster image that is then compressed according to attributes based on information received from the client device in the initial document request. Instead of having to manipulate multiple formats which the original documents are in and supported by the server, the client-side device is preferably optimized in hardware and/or software to support and otherwise take advantage of the requested compression format. The compressed document is then delivered to the client device, in whole or in part, selectively or progressively over time per individual requests prior to displaying the received data to the end-user. Depending on the requested delivery mode, server-side documents are preferably compressed using wavelet compression methods, such as the JPEG 2000 standard, known in the arts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Buckley, Emil Rainero, James Reid, Pamela Spiteri
  • Publication number: 20070109319
    Abstract: Embodiments herein receive and fragment image data into image data fragments. Each single image data fragment comprises a complete, but lower resolution/quality image. The image data fragments are stored in different hardware devices, and a fragment table that comprises pointers from one image data fragment to locations of additional data image fragments is maintained. The first image data fragment is combined with one or more additional data fragments to produce a higher resolution/quality image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Buckley
  • Publication number: 20070106817
    Abstract: A client-side handheld device requests a server to convert server-side documents into a compression format prior to transmission of said documents to the client. The server retrieves and converts the requested documents to a raster image that is then compressed according to attributes based on information received from the client device in the initial document request. Instead of having to manipulate multiple formats which the original documents are in and supported by the server, the client-side device is preferably optimized in hardware and/or software to support and otherwise take advantage of the requested compression format. The compressed document is then delivered to the client device, in whole or in part, selectively or progressively over time per individual requests prior to displaying the received data to the end-user. Depending on the requested delivery mode, server-side documents are preferably compressed using wavelet compression methods, such as the JPEG 2000 standard, known in the arts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Buckley, Emil Rainero, James Reid, Pamela Spiteri
  • Patent number: D923167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Music City Fire Company
    Inventors: Stephen Paladino, Robert Buckley