Patents by Inventor Simon J. Matthews

Simon J. Matthews 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).

  • Patent number: 7039518
    Abstract: A computer implemented lean assist function monitors exhaust gas temperature in a plurality of cylinders in an engine along with fuel flow. The lean assist function automatically detects whether the pilot is leaning for best power or best economy and provides an indication to the pilot when the desired fuel mixture has been achieved based on the monitored temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Avidyne Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Ingram, Simon J. Matthews, James J. Squadrito
  • Patent number: 6912132
    Abstract: An ejector mechanism is provided for ejecting a field replaceable module from a receiving location in a carrier of a modular system. The ejector mechanism can include a lever pivotally mounted on the carrier and including a formation for engaging the field replaceable module to eject the field replaceable module. The lever can also include a clamp for engaging with a handle of the field replaceable module. The lever can include a trigger that acts to release the clamp and to cause a protrusion to project from the lever as the formation for engaging the field replaceable module. Cable management can be provided, for example in the form of at least one wire loop receivable in a locating hole in the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin P Riddiford, Simon J Matthews
  • Publication number: 20030030991
    Abstract: An ejector mechanism is provided for ejecting a field replaceable module from a receiving location in a carrier of a modular system. The ejector mechanism can include a lever pivotally mounted on the carrier and including a formation for engaging the field replaceable module to eject the field replaceable module. The lever can also include a clamp for engaging with a handle of the field replaceable module. The lever can include a trigger that acts to release the clamp and to cause a protrusion to project from the lever as the formation for engaging the field replaceable module. Cable management can be provided, for example in the form of at least one wire loop receivable in a locating hole in the lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Martin P. Riddiford, Simon J. Matthews
  • Patent number: D504895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher H. Frank, John D. Schnabel, Simon J. Matthews, Stephen de Saulles, James R. Kitchen