Patents by Inventor Simon John Edwards
Simon John Edwards 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: 20240124288Abstract: A portable, self-contained beverage apparatus includes a container assembly having a known storage capacity for storing a consumable liquid, and a dispensing assembly disposed within the container assembly that dispenses variable, non-zero quantities of additives into the consumable liquid. The dispensing assembly includes multiple apertures structured and arranged to retain vessels containing the additives to be dispensed into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus also includes a level sensor disposed within the container assembly that determines a consumable liquid level of the consumable liquid stored in the container assembly. In certain embodiments, one or more positive displacement pumping mechanisms are configured to pump additive liquid from additive containers into a beverage chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Cirkul, Inc.Inventors: Mark Lyons, Jonathon Perrelli, Robert Lawson-Shanks, Abraham Maclean, Connor Bacon, James Christopher Small, Jesse John Horne, Simon Lewis Bilton, Matthew James Edwards, Andrew Gordon Wallace, Maxim D. Wheatley, David J. Wheatley, Todd Metlen
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Patent number: 11358383Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for handling objects. The apparatus comprises a carrying device (104) that is configured to move along a track (102). A handling device (224) is adapted to hold an object (108) and is mounted to the carrying device (104) such that it is rotatable with respect to the carrying device about a handling axis (226). A drive device (310) is disposed at a position along the track (102) and configured to produce a torque around a drive axis. The carrying device (104) can be moved along the track (102) in a direction perpendicular to the drive axis into and out of a drive position. In the drive position, the handling axis (226) of the handling device (224) is in substantial alignment with the drive axis of the drive device (310) whereupon the drive device induces a torque in the handling device (224) causing the handling device to rotate, thereby causing the object (108) held by the handling device to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Tonejet LimitedInventors: John Lawton Sharp, Ian Philip Butler Ingham, Jeffrey Mark Woods, Simon John Edwards, Andrew John Clippingdale, Jonathan James Michael Halls
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Patent number: 11298933Abstract: A system for transmitting rotational motion between a driving element and a driven element comprises a driving element that is coupled to a torque input that causes the driving element to rotate about a drive axis. The driving element comprises a first magnetic element. A driven element is configured to rotate about a driven axis. The driven element comprises a second magnetic element. Both the first magnetic element and second magnetic element are susceptible to a magnetic field, and at least one of the first and second magnetic element produces a magnetic field. A magnetic interaction between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element couples the rotational motion of the driving element and the rotational motion of the driven element. The driving and driven elements are coupled at a predetermined rotational orientation with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Tonejet LimitedInventors: John Lawton Sharp, Ian Philip Butler Ingham, Jeffrey Mark Woods, Simon John Edwards, Andrew John Clippingdale, Jonathan James Michael Halls
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Publication number: 20190291406Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for transmitting rotational motion between a driving element and a driven element. The system comprises a driving element that is coupled to a torque input that causes the driving element to rotate about a drive axis. The driving element comprises a first magnetic element. A driven element is configured to rotate about a driven axis. The driven element comprises a second magnetic element. Both the first magnetic element and second magnetic element are susceptible to a magnetic field, and at least one of the first and second magnetic element produces a magnetic field. A magnetic interaction between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element couples the rotational motion of the driving element and the rotational motion of the driven element. The driving and driven elements are coupled at a predetermined rotational orientation with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: John Lawton Sharp, Ian Philip Butler Ingham, Jeffrey Mark Woods, Simon John Edwards, Andrew John Clippingdale, Jonathan James Michael Halls
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Publication number: 20190263146Abstract: A printing apparatus for printing onto objects is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of carrying devices (104) for carrying objects (108) to be printed on, the carrying devices (104) each comprising a rotatable handling device configured to hold and rotate an object. A track (102) defines a path along which each of the plurality of carrying devices can be moved. A plurality of processing stations (106A-106F) are arranged along the track and comprising at least one printing station (106C). A controller (110) is configured to independently control the position and speed of each of the carrying devices (104) with respect to the track. The handling device is arranged to rotate an object at at least one of the plurality of processing stations by coupling to a driving device (610) disposed at the at least one processing station such that torque is transmitted from the driving device to the handling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: John Lawton Sharp, Ian Philip Butler Ingham, Jeffrey Mark Woods, Simon John Edwards
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Publication number: 20190248128Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for handling objects. The apparatus comprises a carrying device (104) that is configured to move along a track (102). A handling device (224) is adapted to hold an object (108) and is mounted to the carrying device (104) such that it is rotatable with respect to the carrying device about a handling axis (226). A drive device (310) is disposed at a position along the track (102) and configured to produce a torque around a drive axis. The carrying device (104) can be moved along the track (102) in a direction perpendicular to the drive axis into and out of a drive position. In the drive position, the handling axis (226) of the handling device (224) is in substantial alignment with the drive axis of the drive device (310) whereupon the drive device induces a torque in the handling device (224) causing the handling device to rotate, thereby causing the object (108) held by the handling device to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: John Lawton Sharp, Ian Philip Butler Ingham, Jeffrey Mark Woods, Simon John Edwards, Andrew John Clippingdale, Jonathan James Michael Halls
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Patent number: 10104799Abstract: A support system for a single person installation of a network element chassis in a rack with a plurality of posts includes a plurality of supporting “L” brackets each including a horizontal side adapted to support the network element chassis and a vertical side; a plurality of support mounting brackets each including two ends and each slidably connectable to the vertical side of a supporting “L” bracket based on positioning of the plurality of posts in the rack; and a plurality of rack mount brackets each connectable to one of the two ends and adapted to connect to holes in a post on the rack.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventors: Simon John Edward Shearman, Warren Odd Johnsen
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Publication number: 20170238438Abstract: A support system for a single person installation of a network element chassis in a rack with a plurality of posts includes a plurality of supporting “L” brackets each including a horizontal side adapted to support the network element chassis and a vertical side; a plurality of support mounting brackets each including two ends and each slidably connectable to the vertical side of a supporting “L” bracket based on positioning of the plurality of posts in the rack; and a plurality of rack mount brackets each connectable to one of the two ends and adapted to connect to holes in a post on the rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Simon John Edward SHEARMAN, Warren Odd JOHNSEN
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Patent number: 9603289Abstract: A chassis arrangement includes different depth cards with associated Faraday cages. The chassis arrangement provides support for a first set of cards at a first depth and with a first set of fans, the chassis forming a Faraday cage with either set of cards. The second depth can be greater than the first depth, providing additional space for components to support additional functionality. Changing the first set of fans with the second set of fans and upgrading the first set of cards to the second set of cards is performed in-service, extending a life span of the chassis through in-service upgrades to multiple chassis configurations.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventors: Simon John Edward Shearman, Anthony Mayenburg
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Patent number: 8154867Abstract: A high density switching platform arranges multiple circuit cards interconnected by a single backplane. A single backplane has three sets of circuit cards on one side. A shared ventilation chamber on the other side of the backplane draws ambient air through each of the three sets of circuit cards independently. The air flow also allows cooling of power modules that supply power to the circuit cards. The platform allows interconnection of its circuit cards with circuit cards in adjacent platforms.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventors: Simon John Edward Shearman, Anthony John Mayenburg, Thomas Charles Currie
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Publication number: 20110222241Abstract: A high density switching platform arranges multiple circuit cards interconnected by a single backplane. A single backplane has three sets of circuit cards on one side. A shared ventilation chamber on the other side of the backplane draws ambient air through each of the three sets of circuit cards independently. The air flow also allows cooling of power modules that supply power to the circuit cards. The platform allows interconnection of its circuit cards with circuit cards in adjacent platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Simon John Edward SHEARMAN, Anthony John MAYENBURG, Thomas Charles CURRIE
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Patent number: 7090349Abstract: Optical lens element with a prescription zone, suitable for use in wraparound or protective type eyewear. The element may also include a peripheral vision zone, with no prismatic jump between the zones. Design methods for the prescription zone include temporally rotating a prescription section about a vertical axis through the optical center thereof, and/or decentring the optical axis of said prescription section relative to the geometric axis thereof, and providing partial surface correction for astigmatic and/or mean power errors. For prescription powers in the range ?6.0 to +6.0 diopters with 0 to 3 cyl, the optical lens element may be designed such that its front surface can be mounted in a frame of constant curvature of at least 5.0 diopters, with its back surface providing good clearance from temples and eyelashes. Applications include ophthalmic sunglass lenses.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Sola International Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards, Eric F. Barkan, David H. Sklar
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Patent number: 7042716Abstract: A hinged computer case that can be mounted to the underside of a desk surface directly in front of and hidden from its user and accommodates the ergonomic requirements of the user is described. All peripheral devices meant for user access are located in a flat drive bay, which also forms an adjustable keyboard tray, while the non-access devices are located in a CPU enclosure. In the stow-away position, the computer case hangs from a pair of guide rails with the cable connectors facing up, for easy installation. In the operational position, the computer case pivots 90° and slides on the guide rails. The flat drive bay that supports the keyboard tray s pivotally attached to the CPU enclosure by means of a cable hinge assembly. The hinge assembly enables positioning of the keyboard at a suitable angle for a respective user, and also accommodates the cables between the two enclosures.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventor: Simon John Edward Shearman
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Patent number: 6902271Abstract: Optical lens element with a prescription zone, suitable for use in wraparound or protective type eyewear. The element may also include a peripheral vision zone, with no prismatic jump between the zones. Design methods for the prescription zone include temporally rotating a prescription section about a vertical axis through the optical center thereof, and/or decentring the optical axis of said prescription section relative to the geometric axis thereof, and providing partial surface correction for astigmatic and/or mean power errors. For prescription powers in the range ?6.0 to +6.0 diopters with 0 to 3 cyl, the optical lens element may be designed such that its front surface can be mounted in a frame of constant curvature of at least 5.0 diopters, with its back surface providing good clearance from temples and eyelashes. Applications include ophthalmic sunglass lenses.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Sola International Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards, Eric F. Barkan, David H. Sklar
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Patent number: 6698884Abstract: An optical lens element of wrap-around or shield type wherein the aperture of the lens outline or edge of at least one surface of the optical lens element is of generally ovaline shape and located on the surface of a sphere whose radius of curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, a toroid where the horizontal radius or curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, or a surface where the radius of curvature changes across at least one section of the lens aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Sola International Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards
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Publication number: 20020149739Abstract: An optical lens element of wrap-around or shield type wherein the aperture of the lens outline or edge of at least one surface of the optical lens element is of generally ovaline shape and located on the surface of a sphere whose radius of curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, a toroid where the horizontal radius or curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, or a surface where the radius of curvature changes across at least one section of the lens aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards
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Publication number: 20020118337Abstract: Optical lens element with a prescription zone, suitable for use in wraparound or protective type eyewear. The element may also include a peripheral vision zone, with no prismatic jump between the zones. Design methods for the prescription zone include temporally rotating a prescription section about a vertical axis through the optical center thereof, and/or decentring the optical axis of said prescription section relative to the geometric axis thereof, and providing partial surface correction for astigmatic and/or mean power errors. For prescription powers in the range −6.0 to +6.0 diopters with 0 to 3 cyl, the optical lens element may be designed such that its front surface can be mounted in a frame of constant curvature of at least 5.0 diopters, with its back surface providing good clearance from temples and eyelashes. Applications include ophthalmic sunglass lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards, Eric F. Barkan, David H. Sklar
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Patent number: 6361166Abstract: Optical lens element with a prescription zone, suitable for use in wraparound or protective type eyewear. The element may also include a peripheral vision zone, with no prismatic jump between the zones. Design methods for the prescription zone include temporally rotating a prescription section about a vertical axis through the optical center thereof, and/or decentring the optical axis of said prescription section relative to the geometric axis thereof, and providing partial surface correction for astigmatic and/or mean power errors. For prescription powers in the range −6.0 to +6.0 diopters with 0 to 3 cyl, the optical lens element may be designed such that its front surface can be mounted in a frame of constant curvature of at least 5.0 diopters, with its back surface providing good clearance from temples and eyelashes. Applications include ophthalmic sunglass lenses.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Sola International Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards, Eric F. Barkan, David H. Sklar
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Patent number: 6343861Abstract: A progressive ophthalmic lens element including a lens surface having an upper viewing zone having a surface to achieve a refracting power corresponding to distance vision, a lower viewing zone having a greater surface power than the upper viewing zone to achieve a refracting power corresponding to near vision, and an intermediate zon extending across the lens element having a surface power varying from that of the upper viewing zone to that of the lower viewing zone and including a corridor of relatively low surface astigmatism, the progressive ophthalmic lens element including progressive design elements selected to reduce myopia progression.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Sola International Holdings, Ltd.Inventors: Dimitrios Jack Kris, Simon John Edwards, Scott Warren Fisher, Simon John Pavy, Saulius Raymond Varnas
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Patent number: 6334681Abstract: An optical lens element of wrap-around or shield type wherein the aperture of the lens outline or edge of east one surface of the optical lens element is of generally ovaline shape and located on the surface of a sphere whose radius of curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, a toroid where the horizontal radius or curvature corresponds to 11 D or above, or a surface where the radius of curvature changes across at least section of the lens aperture.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: Sola International Holdings Ltd.Inventors: Colin Maurice Perrott, Kevin Douglas O'Connor, Simon John Edwards