Patents by Inventor Roy Moody
Roy Moody 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: 20180054023Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Nigel Greig, William J. Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon D. Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
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Patent number: 9660377Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
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Publication number: 20170005435Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: PHITEK SYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: NIGEL GREIG, WILLIAM JAMES SIM, EDWARD SCHOLTEN, BRENDON DAVID MIDGLEY, ROY MOODY
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Publication number: 20160240965Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: NIGEL GREIG, WILLIAM JAMES SIM, EDWARD SCHOLTEN, BRENDON DAVID MIDGLEY, HAMISH DUBLON, ROY MOODY
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Publication number: 20160006185Abstract: A converter jack facilitating communication between an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and a consumer device, comprising: an input socket for receiving signals from the consumer device transmitted in one of a plurality of possible signal formats; a signal recognition sub-system for detecting the format of the received signals; and a signal conversion sub-system for converting the received signal to a format appropriate for the WE system; and an output for transmitting the converted signal to the IFE system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: NIGEL GREIG, WILLIAM JAMES SIM, ROY MOODY, JASON KING
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Patent number: 9209558Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Phitek Systems LimitedInventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
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Patent number: 9197010Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Inventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Roy Moody
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Patent number: 9077104Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Phitek Systems LimitedInventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
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Patent number: 8929082Abstract: A module carrier unit comprises a plurality of passenger interface modules that perform different functions, the functions including at least one of inputting and outputting information, the modules having a common size, shape, and interface; an outer case portion comprising a plurality of receptacles, each having a common size, shape, and interface designed to receive one of the modules, the plurality of receptacles being such that a first module having a first function is operable in a first receptacle, and a second module having a second function is operable in the first receptacle, the modules being removably connected to the receptacles; and a communications interface that performs at least one of transmitting and receiving data to and from a processor located near a seat of a passenger in the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignees: Thales Avionics, Inc., Phitek Systems, Ltd.Inventors: Christopher K. Mondragon, Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, Roy Moody, Paul Simmonds, Elaine Clarke, Thomas Allen Darbonne
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Publication number: 20130303001Abstract: A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Phitek systems LimitedInventors: Nigel Greig, William James Sim, Edward Scholten, Brendon David Midgley, Hamish Dublon, Roy Moody
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Publication number: 20120250879Abstract: A media and video communication system is described that may be used, for example, in an aircraft. The disclosed system includes a camera for capturing an image of a user, and a video display unit (VDU) for displaying an image on a screen. A microphone or array of microphones may also be provided. One microphone may be configured to capture the voice of the user, enabling video communication. An additional microphone or microphones may be used to capture ambient noise to feed into a noise cancellation circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: PHITEK SYSTEMS LIMITEDInventor: ROY MOODY
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Publication number: 20120039048Abstract: A module carrier unit comprises a plurality of passenger interface modules that perform different functions, the functions including at least one of inputting and outputting information, the modules having a common size, shape, and interface; an outer case portion comprising a plurality of receptacles, each having a common size, shape, and interface designed to receive one of the modules, the plurality of receptacles being such that a first module having a first function is operable in a first receptacle, and a second module having a second function is operable in the first receptacle, the modules being removably connected to the receptacles; and a communications interface that performs at least one of transmitting and receiving data to and from a processor located near a seat of a passenger in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicants: Phitek Systems, Ltd., Thales Avionics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher K. Mondragon, Nigel Greig, Edward Scholten, Roy Moody, Paul Simmonds, Elaine Clarke, Thomas Allen Darbonne
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Publication number: 20110003505Abstract: An In-flight Entertainment (IFE) system connector assembly has a connector module receiver for provision in a seat. The receiver includes a number of pockets in which connector modules can be docked. Each connector module provides a required connector type for a device to be connected to the IFE. Modules can be replaced if different connector types are required to be supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Nigel Greig, Mark Donaldson, Roy Moody, Paul Simmonds, Elaine Clarke
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Patent number: 5386856Abstract: A tension limiting strap tool for tightening a cable tie around a bundle of wires or the like. The strap tool includes a pair of pivotally connected handles, one of the handles having a cam surface that cooperates with a flexible barb member to hold an end of the cable tie strap as the handles are pivoted towards each other. One of the handles also includes at least one abutment surface that pushes away the cable tie head from the held strap end, and thus tightens the cable tie around the bundle.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1993Date of Patent: February 7, 1995Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Roy A. Moody, Larry A. Hillegonds
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Patent number: 5231357Abstract: An automatic harness testing apparatus test a multiconductor single connector wire harness for continuity faults in each conductive path of the wire harness by capacitively inducing an oscillatory test signal through the insulation of the conductors, probing each of the terminals of the connector and sequentially testing each probe for the presence of a test signal having a predetermined amplitude.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1990Date of Patent: July 27, 1993Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Roy A. Moody, William C. Kearns, Robert F. Levin, Thomas C. Pienkowski, David W. West
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Patent number: 4930548Abstract: A ball-lock tie application tool includes a blade projecting from the front face of the tool disposed to engage a ball-containing finger on the head of the tie. During tensioning of the tie around an object by the tool the blade deforms the finger inwardly against the locking ball which results in a greater retention of the initial tension applied by the tool to the tie.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1989Date of Patent: June 5, 1990Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: James A. Turek, Roy A. Moody
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Patent number: 4790225Abstract: An automatic cable tie installation tool for applying discrete cable ties around bundles of wires or the like where the cable ties are provided to the tool on a continuous ribbon. The automatic tool including a dispenser mechanism that accepts the ribbon of cable ties and provides discrete cable ties therefrom; a tool mechanism that positions the discrete cable tie around the bundle of wire, tensions the tie to a preselected value and severs the tail of the cable tie; and a conveyance mechanism that delivers the cable tie provided by the dispenser mechansim to the tool mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1986Date of Patent: December 13, 1988Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Roy A. Moody, John J. Bulanda, Robert F. Levin, Steven S. Timian, Stephen A. Waltasti
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Patent number: 4688302Abstract: An integral one-piece cable tie including an elongated flexible strap having a row of teeth thereon, a frame integral with one end of the strap and having an abutment wall and an entry surface and an exit surface and a strap-receiving opening extending therethrough, a pawl pivotally mounted by a hinge within the opening and having a set of teeth thereon shaped complementary to the row of teeth, wedging surfaces on the facing portions of the frame and the pawl, the thickness of the hinge being less than the thickness of the strap so as to accommodate sliding movement of the pawl toward the entry surface with the wedging surfaces in contact, thereby to move the set of teeth toward the abutment wall to grip the strap therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1969Date of Patent: August 25, 1987Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Roy A. Moody
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Patent number: 4632247Abstract: Ribbon of cable ties including a strip portion extending the length of the ribbon having a plurality of cable ties connected thereto by respective connecting tabs. The strip portion having an alignment mechanism adapted to cooperate with the guide mechanism in a dispenser to accurately position the ribbon laterally in the dispenser mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1984Date of Patent: December 30, 1986Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Roy A. Moody, John J. Bulanda, Robert F. Levin, Steven S. Timian, Stephen A. Waltasti
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Patent number: 4579414Abstract: An insulation displacement mass termination connector includes a base and a cover with the base having a plurality of insulation displacement terminal elements extending toward the cover. The base and cover are joined by interconnection means for holding the connector in an insertion position for receiving the conductors. The base and cover are movable from the insertion position to a connector termination position in which the elements engage the conductors.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1984Date of Patent: April 1, 1986Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Roy A. Moody, John J. Bulanda