Patents by Inventor Simon A. Cox
Simon A. Cox 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: 11963550Abstract: A inhaler includes a piezoelectric element substrate having an IDT constructed by use of a pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes, a liquid supplier for supplying liquid, which is to be atomized, to a front surface of the piezoelectric element substrate on which the pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes is positioned, a sensor, which includes at least a pair of detection parts which are opposite to each other, for detecting liquid supplied to the front surface of the piezoelectric element substrate, and a controller for controlling, based on result of detection by the sensor, the liquid supplier in such a manner that the liquid supplier supplies a certain quantity of the liquid to the front surface of the piezoelectric element substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Yuki Minami, Takahisa Kudo, Michihiro Inagaki, Jumpei Inoue, Yuki Abe, Adam Geernaert, Franck Rubiconi, Simon Cox, Rishi Jobanputra
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Patent number: 11947266Abstract: A method for determining a correction relating to a performance metric of a semiconductor manufacturing process, the method including: obtaining a set of pre-process metrology data; processing the set of pre-process metrology data by decomposing the pre-process metrology data into one or more components which: a) correlate to the performance metric; or b) are at least partially correctable by a control process which is part of the semiconductor manufacturing process; and applying a trained model to the processed set of pre-process metrology data to determine the correction for the semiconductor manufacturing process.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Nicolaas Petrus Marcus Brantjes, Matthijs Cox, Boris Menchtchikov, Cyrus Emil Tabery, Youping Zhang, Yi Zou, Chenxi Lin, Yana Cheng, Simon Philip Spencer Hastings, Maxim Philippe Frederic Genin
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Publication number: 20210076734Abstract: An inhaler includes a first liquid storage unit; a second liquid storage unit; an atomizing unit which includes a piezoelectric element substrate having an IDT constructed by use of a pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes and is constructed to atomize liquid by a surface acoustic wave generated by applying a high-frequency voltage to the pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes; and a mouthpiece for guiding aerosol which is generated by atomizing the liquid in the atomizing unit. The atomizing unit is constructed to atomize first liquid supplied from the first liquid storage unit and second liquid supplied from the second liquid storage unit, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Yuki MINAMI, Takahisa KUDO, Michihiro INAGAKI, Jumpei INOUE, Yuki ABE, Adam GEERNAERT, Franck RUBICONI, Simon COX, Jobanputra RISHI
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Publication number: 20210030069Abstract: A controller for controlling an atomizing unit, wherein the atomizing unit includes a piezoelectric element substrate including an IDT including a pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes, and a liquid supplier configured to supply liquid, which is to be atomized, to the piezoelectric element substrate; wherein the piezoelectric element substrate is configured to atomize the liquid by use of a surface acoustic wave generated by applying a high-frequency voltage to the pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes; and the controller is configured to periodically change amplitude and/or a frequency of the high-frequency voltage applied to the pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Yuki MINAMI, Takahisa KUDO, Michihiro INAGAKI, Jumpei INOUE, Yuki ABE, Adam GEERNAERT, Franck RUBICONI, Simon COX, Jobanputra RISHI
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Publication number: 20210022406Abstract: An inhaler includes an atomizing unit including a piezoelectric element substrate having a first IDT including a pair of interlocking comb-shaped electrodes. The atomizing unit is configured to atomize liquid by a surface acoustic wave generated by applying a high-frequency voltage to the pair of interlocking comb-shaped electrodes, and a controller is configured to monitor a resonant frequency of the pair of interlocking comb-shaped electrodes and apply a voltage to the pair of interlocking comb-shaped electrodes at a frequency determined based on the monitored resonant frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Yuki MINAMI, Takahisa KUDO, Michihiro INAGAKI, Jumpei INOUE, Yuki ABE, Adam GEERNAERT, Franck RUBICONI, Simon COX, Jobanputra RISHI
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Publication number: 20210022391Abstract: A inhaler includes a piezoelectric element substrate having an IDT constructed by use of a pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes, a liquid supplier for supplying liquid, which is to be atomized, to a front surface of the piezoelectric element substrate on which the pair of interlocking comb-shaped metallic electrodes is positioned, a sensor, which includes at least a pair of detection parts which are opposite to each other, for detecting liquid supplied to the front surface of the piezoelectric element substrate, and a controller for controlling, based on result of detection by the sensor, the liquid supplier in such a manner that the liquid supplier supplies a certain quantity of the liquid to the front surface of the piezoelectric element substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Yuki MINAMI, Takahisa KUDO, Michihiro INAGAKI, Jumpei INOUE, Yuki ABE, Adam GEERNAERT, Franck RUBICONI, Simon COX, Jobanputra RISHI
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Patent number: 9893453Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector in particular an electrical connector having at least two terminals that are connected wherein the electrical connector permit movement of each terminal relative to each other. The electrical connector has a first body part having a first terminal; the first terminal is connected to a second terminal formed in a second body part, the first and second body parts are connected together and can move with respect one to another thereby permitting variable angles to be created between an axis defined by the first terminal and an axis defined by the second terminal.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Voltrics Ltd.Inventor: Gregory Simon Cox
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Publication number: 20170214203Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector in particular an electrical connector having at least two terminals that are connected wherein the electrical connector permit movement of each terminal relative to each other. The electrical connector has a first body part having a first terminal; the first terminal is connected to a second terminal formed in a second body part, the first and second body parts are connected together and can move with respect one to another thereby permitting variable angles to be created between an axis defined by the first terminal and an axis defined by the second terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Gregory Simon Cox
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Patent number: 9168901Abstract: A system for substantially minimising sway of a towed vehicle, fitted with electric brakes, hitched to a towing vehicle, the system including an electric stability control (ESC) device adapted for mounting to a portion of the towed vehicle, the ESC device being operably connected to the electric brakes by cable means, the ESC including a sway detecting means for measuring lateral acceleration of the towed vehicle; an actuator means for activating the electric brakes of the towed vehicle, the actuator means being operatively connected to the sway detecting means whereby the sway detecting means activates the actuator means to apply a voltage to the brakes for a period of time when the sway detecting means detects a predetermined lateral acceleration of the towed vehicle relative to the towing vehicle. The system can also be used for controlling dangerous sway and instability of a towed vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: AL-KO International Pty Ltd.Inventors: Robert Funder, Simon Cox
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Publication number: 20130124059Abstract: A system for substantially minimising sway of a towed vehicle, fitted with electric brakes, hitched to a towing vehicle, the system including an electric stability control (ESC) device adapted for mounting to a portion of the towed vehicle, the ESC device being operably connected to the electric brakes by cable means, the ESC including a sway detecting means for measuring lateral acceleration of the towed vehicle; an actuator means for activating the electric brakes of the towed vehicle, the actuator means being operatively connected to the sway detecting means whereby the sway detecting means activates the actuator means to apply a voltage to the brakes for a period of time when the sway detecting means detects a predetermined lateral acceleration of the towed vehicle relative to the towing vehicle. The system can also be used for controlling dangerous sway and instability of a towed vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Robert Funder, Simon Cox
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Patent number: 8248376Abstract: Apparatus comprising one or more inputs configured to receive a configurable control signal from a configurable signal generator; and a non-calibrated touch input signal from a touch sensor. Said non-calibrated touch input signal generated by detecting both internal and external forces applied to the touch sensor. The apparatus also comprises a calibrator configured to process the non-calibrated touch input signal and the configurable control signal to remove the contribution of the internal forces from the non-calibrated signal to generate a calibrated signal, the calibrated signal for use in the detection of an external force applied to the touch sensor.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Murray Brown, Simon Cox, Graham Clay
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Patent number: 7870319Abstract: A mobile telephone handset is provided with a connector (8) and circuitry (18, 19) which permits universal serial bus (USB) and single-ended (SE) modes of data transmission with another device such as a personal computer, another mobile telephone handset or keyboard.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Richard Lancaster Croyle, Simon Cox, Neil Briffett
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Patent number: 7798548Abstract: A flexible trim panel attaches to a surface of a vehicle interior and includes a compression-molded thermoplastic foam layer and a textile fabric or synthetic leather layer, such as expanded polyurethane or PVC material. The panel has a compression-molded surface feature in an inner and outer layer, and may have a pocket and a zipper closure. An LED, EL ribbon, or other lighting device is connected to a transparent zipper closure. A composite trim panel is also provided having a compression-molded EVA foam layer and an outer layer. The layers form a composite piece that is attachable to a seat, an instrument panel, or a door. A vehicle interior includes a seat, an instrument panel, a door, and at least one composite trim panel. A transparent closure device connects to the composite trim panel, and a lighting device having a variable property is positioned adjacently to the transparent closure device.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: James T. Embach, Wade W. Bryant, Simon Cox, Benjamin Walsh, Pierre R. Webster, Therese A. Tant
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Publication number: 20100123677Abstract: Apparatus comprising one or more inputs configured to receive a configurable control signal from a configurable signal generator; and a non-calibrated touch input signal from a touch sensor. Said non-calibrated touch input signal generated by detecting both internal and external forces applied to the touch sensor. The apparatus also comprises a calibrator configured to process the non-calibrated touch input signal and the configurable control signal to remove the contribution of the internal forces from the non-calibrated signal to generate a calibrated signal, the calibrated signal for use in the detection of an external force applied to the touch sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Murray Brown, Simon Cox, Graham Clay
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Publication number: 20090307381Abstract: A mobile telephone handset is provided with a connector (8) and circuitry (18, 19) which permits universal serial bus (USB) and single-ended (SE) modes of data transmission with another device such as a personal computer, another mobile telephone handset or keyboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Richard Lancaster Croyle, Simon Cox, Neil Briffett
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Patent number: 7627704Abstract: A mobile telephone handset is provided with a connector (8) and circuitry (18, 19) which permits universal serial bus (USB) and single-ended (SE) modes of data transmission with another device such as a personal computer, another mobile telephone handset or keyboard.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Richard Croyle, Simon Cox, Neil Briffett
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Publication number: 20080157553Abstract: A flexible trim panel attaches to a surface of a vehicle interior and includes a compression-molded thermoplastic foam layer and a textile fabric or synthetic leather layer, such as expanded polyurethane or PVC material. The panel has a compression-molded surface feature in an inner and outer layer, and may have a pocket and a zipper closure. An LED, EL ribbon, or other lighting device is connected to a transparent zipper closure. A composite trim panel is also provided having a compression-molded EVA foam layer and an outer layer. The layers form a composite piece that is attachable to a seat, an instrument panel, or a door. A vehicle interior includes a seat, an instrument panel, a door, and at least one composite trim panel. A transparent closure device connects to the composite trim panel, and a lighting device having a variable property is positioned adjacently to the transparent closure device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: James T. Embach, Wade W. Bryant, Simon Cox, Benjamin Walsh, Pierre R. Webster, Therese A. Tant
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Publication number: 20050094956Abstract: The invention provides a photonic structure comprising a first region (3) formed from a material having a first refractive index; and an array of sub-regions (5) formed in the first region, each sub-region having a refractive index different to the first refractive index; wherein the array of sub-regions (5) can be defined by a plurality of rows and columns, wherein the position of each sub-region relative to adjacent sub-regions in each row and the properties of the sub-regions across each row are defined by parameters of a first type, and the position of each row relative to adjacent rows, and the properties of the sub-regions along each column are defined by parameters of a second type; and wherein at least one parameter of a first type and at least one parameter of the second type is varied systematically and independently across the array. The present invention gives rise to structures with photonic band structures that can be tailored to a particular application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Greg Parker, Martin Charlton, Majd Zoorob, Simon Cox
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Patent number: D527691Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventor: Simon Cox
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Patent number: D623090Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2010Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Simon Cox, Dale P. Grewer, Brian J. Smith, Robin Krieg