Patents by Inventor Robert Mead
Robert Mead 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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Patent number: 10724513Abstract: A peristaltic pump includes a rotor and a track assembly. The track assembly is spaced from the rotor to receive n tubes therebetween, where n=2m with m a positive integer ?2. The tubes are manifolded to one another at a discharge port. One of the rotor and the track includes an occlusion surface for each of the n tubes. The occlusion surfaces are located at n different angular positions. The angular offset between the occlusion surfaces offsets pulsation associated with each tube so as to reduce overall pulsation at the discharge port.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Watson-Marlow LimitedInventors: Robert Mead, Steven Brokenshire
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Publication number: 20180245579Abstract: A peristaltic pump comprising: a rotor; a track assembly spaced from the rotor to receive n tubes therebetween, where n=2m with m a positive integer ?2, the tubes being manifolded to one another at a discharge port; wherein one of the rotor and the track comprises an occlusion surface for each of the n tubes; wherein the occlusion surfaces are located at n different angular positions, the angular offset between the occlusion surfaces offsetting pulsation associated with each tube so as to reduce overall pulsation at the discharge port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Robert Mead, Steven Brokenshire
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Patent number: 9207758Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for assisting an operator (e.g., a pilot) of an apparatus (e.g., an aircraft) that includes a control compartment (e.g., a cockpit). The system includes a near-eye display and a processing subsystem. The near-eye display includes a transparent display panel and is adapted to be worn on a head of the operator. The processing subsystem is adapted to receive layout information defining a physical layout of one or more operational components located within the control compartment. The processing subsystem is further adapted to determine a location for a display indicator on the transparent display panel, where the location is determined to appear to the operator to be in proximity to an operational component. The processing subsystem is further adapted to generate a display signal to cause the near-eye display to display the display indicator in the location.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Andrei Cernasov, Robert Mead, Joseph Marotta
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Patent number: 8063798Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for assisting a pilot of an aircraft. The system includes a near-eye display and a processing subsystem. The near-eye display includes a transparent display panel that is adapted to be oriented in proximity to at least one eye of the pilot. The processing subsystem is adapted to receive aircraft data that indicates an attitude of the aircraft, and to determine whether the aircraft data indicates a potential spatial disorientation situation. When the aircraft data indicates the potential spatial disorientation situation, the processing system is adapted to cause the near-eye display to display an exterior display indicator overlying at least a portion of the windshield of the aircraft. The exterior display indicator includes a visual representation of an earth-based reference, and the exterior display indicator is oriented to indicate the attitude of the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Andrei Cernasov, Robert Mead, Fernando de la Vega
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Patent number: 7756508Abstract: A satellite telephone system for communication between a fixed network (4) and a moveable network (1) on board a vehicle, has means for suspending operation of the moveable network, for example when the moveable network could interfere with a fixed network, during safety-critical stages of a flight, or to enforce “quiet” periods on board. When operation of the moveable network (1) is suspended a control signal is transmitted to the fixed network (4), causing the fixed network (4) to intercept calls directed to the moveable network, thereby avoiding unnecessary signal traffic over the satellite link (3, 6, 13). The moveable network may be a wireless network (FIGS. 1, 2), or a wired network (FIG. 4).Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Stratos Global LimitedInventors: Martin Philip Usher, Andrew Robert Mead
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Publication number: 20090325131Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for assisting an operator (e.g., a pilot) of an apparatus (e.g., an aircraft) that includes a control compartment (e.g., a cockpit). The system includes a near-eye display and a processing subsystem. The near-eye display includes a transparent display panel and is adapted to be worn on a head of the operator. The processing subsystem is adapted to receive layout information defining a physical layout of one or more operational components located within the control compartment. The processing subsystem is further adapted to determine a location for a display indicator on the transparent display panel, where the location is determined to appear to the operator to be in proximity to an operational component. The processing subsystem is further adapted to generate a display signal to cause the near-eye display to display the display indicator in the location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.,Inventors: Andrei Cernasov, Robert Mead, Joseph Marotta
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Publication number: 20090295602Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for assisting a pilot of an aircraft. The system includes a near-eye display and a processing subsystem. The near-eye display includes a transparent display panel that is adapted to be oriented in proximity to at least one eye of the pilot. The processing subsystem is adapted to receive aircraft data that indicates an attitude of the aircraft, and to determine whether the aircraft data indicates a potential spatial disorientation situation. When the aircraft data indicates the potential spatial disorientation situation, the processing system is adapted to cause the near-eye display to display an exterior display indicator overlying at least a portion of the windshield of the aircraft. The exterior display indicator includes a visual representation of an earth-based reference, and the exterior display indicator is oriented to indicate the attitude of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Andrei Cernasov, Robert Mead, Fernando de la Vega
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Patent number: 7406309Abstract: A method for forwarding incoming cellular communications to an aircraft is provided. A request is received to divert incoming calls for a cellular telephone number to a communication system on board an aircraft. The request includes at least a temporary identification code representing a cellular telephone aboard the aircraft. A diversion instruction is associated with the cellular telephone number. The diversion instruction represents an instruction to forward an incoming call for the cellular telephone number to the communications system aboard the aircraft. A state of a cellular telephone associated with the cellular telephone number is considered as busy, regardless of an actual state of the cellular telephone. An incoming telephone call to the cellular telephone number is forwarded, consistent with said considering and in accordance with the diversion instruction, to the communications system on board the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: General Dynamics Advanced Information, Systems, Inc.Inventors: Martin Philip Usher, Andrew Robert Mead
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Patent number: 7123905Abstract: An interface (52) is provided between a satellite telephone system (4) and a cellular telephone system (5) for allowing calls to a user's cellular telephone to be diverted to a satellite telephone (25) when the user is unable to use his cellular telephone, for example when on board an aeroplane (2) fitted with a satellite telephone system (20). The user inserts a card (which may be the SIM of his mobile phone, or a card compatible with existing satellite telephone equipment) into a suitable reader in the satellite telephone (20), which causes the satellite ground station's card verification system (42) to connect to a host cellular network (50). The host cellular network has an interface unit (52) which emulates the operation of a normal base station, so that the host cellular system (50) acts as if the mobile user's terminal is roaming on the host network, but is currently “busy”.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Stratos Global LimitedInventors: Andrew Wayne Allaway, Martin Philip Usher, Donna McLaren, Andrew Robert Mead, Elizabeth Clare Lindsay, nee Tisdell
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Publication number: 20060222387Abstract: A defect analysis system for a xerographic print engine includes a residual mass sensor that senses the two-dimensional signature structure of residual mass remaining on a photoconductive or other substrate surface after image transfer. Preferably, the sensor is a full width array that spans substantially an entire width of the photoconductive surface. This information is then processed and analyzed to determine a specific type of transfer defect present. This may include the quantified level of defect for each detected type. The defect analysis system may also include a closed-loop control system that can adjust various xerographic process parameters using feedback based on the identification and optionally magnitude of each specific defect type. The identified print quality defect, such as mottle, streaks, point deletions, graininess, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: October 5, 2006Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron Burry, Christopher Dirubio, Gerald Fletcher, Eric Hamby, Martin Krucinski, Robert Mead, Bruce Parks, Peter Paul, Palghat Ramesh, Eliud Robles Flores, Fei Xiao
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Publication number: 20060208080Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, RFID systems are provided that include a distributed RFID antenna array utilizing one or more circular polarized helical antennas. A plurality of RFID tags may be used, with each RFID tag including a linear polarized antenna for communicating RFID tag signals. One or more receiver antennas may be used for receiving the RFID tag signals from the RFID tags. An RFID tag signal reader may be used to process RFID tag signals received by the receiver antennas. In one example, the receiver antennas may include a circular polarized helical antenna element. One or more transmitter antennas may be used for transmitting an RF signal to the plurality of RFID tags, the transmitter antennas including a circular polarized helical antenna element. A transmitter may be used to generate the RF signal for transmission by the transmitter antennas. In one example, the RFID tag signal reader and the transmitter may be included in a single reader/transmitter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Goliath Solutions LLC.Inventors: Gary Overhultz, Gordon Hardman, Robert Mead
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Publication number: 20050095573Abstract: An advertising compliance monitoring system is provided that includes a tag affixed to a sign or marketing material or shopper ID card, the tag communicating with a reader on a periodic basis. The tag includes a memory for storing tag data, a transmitter and a receiver. The tag uses sleep modes to conserve power. The tag transmits tag data to a reader in response to an interrogation request, or automatically on a periodic basis. The tag data includes an identification number used to identify the tag associated with a particular sign, price, marketing material or shopper, status data (e.g., delivered, displayed), and time and date information. This data is processed by a central server to determine compliance with and/or exposure to a particular advertising program.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Gary Overhultz, Robert Mead
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Publication number: 20050006466Abstract: An advertising compliance monitoring system is provided that includes a backscatter tag affixed to a sign or marketing material or shopper ID card, the tag communicating with a backscatter reader on a periodic basis. The tag includes a memory for storing tag data, a transmitter and a receiver. The tag uses sleep modes to conserve power. The tag transmits tag data to a reader automatically on a periodic basis or upon an event. The tag data includes an identification number used to identify the tag associated with a particular sign, price, marketing material or shopper, status data (e.g., delivered, displayed), and time and date information. This data is processed by a central server to determine compliance with and/or exposure to a particular advertising program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Gary Overhultz, Gordon Hardman, John Pyne, Robert Mead
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Publication number: 20020045444Abstract: A satellite telephone system for communication between a fixed network (4) and a moveable network (1) on board a vehicle, has means for suspending operation of the moveable network, for example when the moveable network could interfere with a fixed network, during safety-critical stages of a flight, or to enforce “quiet” periods on board. When operation of the moveable network (1) is suspended a control signal is transmitted to the fixed network (4), causing the fixed network (4) to intercept calls directed to the moveable network, thereby avoiding unnecessary signal traffic over the satellite link (3, 6, 13). The moveable network may be a wireless network (FIGS. 1, 2), or a wired network (FIG. 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Inventors: Martin Philip Usher, Andrew Robert Mead
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Publication number: 20020019229Abstract: A moveable switching system provides a cell, or small network of cells, which moves with the aircraft or other vehicle on which it is located, but whose operation appears to the user as an ordinary fixed base station of the “host” network to which it is connected. A cellular mobile switching center 16, on board the aircraft, detects a call attempt or registration attempt from a mobile unit 10 and generates a temporary onboard identity for association with the mobile identity code. The temporary onboard identity code is associated with a node of the onboard part of a satellite communications system. The code is returned to the onboard MSC 16 which sets up a call over a satellite system 13,6,3 to the MSC 41 of a host network 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Martin Philip Usher, Andrew Robert Mead
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Publication number: 20020016164Abstract: An interface (52) is provided between a satellite telephone system (4) and a cellular telephone system (5) for allowing calls to a user's cellular telephone to be diverted to a satellite telephone (25) when the user is unable to use his cellular telephone, for example when on board an airplane (2) fitted with a satellite telephone system (20). The user inserts a card (which may be the SIM of his mobile phone, or a card compatible with existing satellite telephone equipment) into a suitable reader in the satellite telephone (20), which causes the satellite ground station's card verification system (42) to connect to a host cellular network (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Andrew Robert Mead, Martin Philip Usher
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Patent number: D826281Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Watson-Marlow LimitedInventors: Robert Mead, Steven Brokenshire
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Patent number: D826282Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Watson-Marlow LimitedInventors: Robert Mead, Steven Brokenshire
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Patent number: D826283Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Watson-Marlow LimitedInventors: Robert Mead, Steven Brokenshire
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Patent number: D826284Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Watson-Marlow LimitedInventors: Robert Mead, Steven Brokenshire