Patents by Inventor Steven Charles

Steven Charles 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: 7676878
    Abstract: Improvements are provided to an apparatus for cleaning a tubular. One set of improvements is provided by a nose shaft extending from the motor, a cone positioned on the shaft, and a brush positioned on the shaft between the nose cone and the vibratory motor. Another set of improvements is provided by a new passage and port arrangement on the piston and sleeve for the vibratory motor. Another improvement is provided by a set of passages and ports to provide oil flow to the area being cleaned. Another improvement is provided by capturing exhaust gas from the motor and exhaust of same at a location away from the operator of the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Charles Merrix Parker-Smith
  • Publication number: 20100053045
    Abstract: An active matrix display device comprises an array of display pixels, each pixel comprising: a current-driven light emitting display element (2); a drive transistor (22) for driving a current through the display element; a storage capacitor (24) for storing a voltage to be used for addressing the drive transistor; and an addressing transistor (16) for coupling data from a data line (6) to the pixel during pixel addressing. The addressing transistor (16) comprises a phototransistor, and the data line (6) is used for external monitoring of the phototransistor. This device design uses a pixel-addressing transistor (16) as the optical feedback element. This addressing transistor is a fundamental requirement of an active matrix-addressing scheme, and its use as a feedback element can therefore avoid any addition pixel complexity to implement an optical feedback function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: David Andrew Fish, Nigel David Young, Hugo Johan Cornelissen, Steven Charles Deane
  • Publication number: 20100045650
    Abstract: An active matrix display device comprises an array of display pixels, each pixel comprising a current-driven light emitting display element (2), a drive transistor (22) for driving a current through the display element (2) and a storage capacitor (30) for storing a voltage to be used for addressing the drive transistor (22). A discharge transistor (36) is used for discharging the storage capacitor (30) thereby to switch off the drive transistor in dependence on the light output of the display element (2). Reading circuitry (70) is used for monitoring the charge on a discharge capacitor (40), the pixel data is corrected in response to the reading circuitry measurements. This can extend the lifetime of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: David Andrew Fish, Steven Charles Deane, Nicola Bramante
  • Patent number: 7665714
    Abstract: A fail safe mechanism having a return member, valve stem extension, energy storage member, and locking assembly. The valve stem extension is driven by an electrical actuator and configured to drive the return member in a first direction and to be driven by the return member in a second direction. The energy storage member is configured to store energy when the electrical actuator causes the valve stem extension to drive the return member in the first direction and to release the energy stored therein when a disruption of power causes the return member to drive the valve stem extension in the second direction. The locking assembly is configured to hold the return member in a cocked position such that the valve stem extension rotates with the valve independently of the return member and free of influence from the energy storage member while the power is applied to the electrical actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Woodward Governor Company
    Inventors: Steven Charles Stumbo, Doyle Kent Stewart, Jerry Kaminski
  • Patent number: 7660426
    Abstract: A hearing aid fitting system comprising a computer with fitting software and having a display for displaying parameter settings of a hearing aid and input means for adjustment of the parameters, characterized in that the system further comprises a camera for recording images of the wearer's head including the ear with the hearing aid, and a display for displaying at least one image received from the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Steven Charles Hannibal, Phat Andrew Phan, Gregory Brian Olsen
  • Publication number: 20090316253
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises an array of electro wetting cells, each cell comprising first and second liquids (14,18) which are immiscible in each other. An electrode arrangement (60a,60b) is used to control the position of the interface between the first and second liquids, and comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. Each cell comprises a first switching device (64a) for applying a cell drive voltage to the first electrode (60a), and a second switching device (64b) for simultaneously applying the same cell drive voltage to the second electrode (60b). The cell circuit can be produced without requiring any additional control lines to those required for a single electrode and associated switching device, but the use of two switching devices enables the ultimate signal applied to each electrode to be different as a result of different capacitive effects. This then enables control over the way the liquid interface moves in response to control voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Peter Douglas Fairley, Steven Charles Deane, Carl Glasse
  • Publication number: 20090315877
    Abstract: A thin film circuit comprises a plurality of thin film transistors, wherein the output response of the circuit is dependent on at least first (36) and second (34, 22) of the transistors. The first thin film transistor (36) is, in use, exposed to a source of illumination (2) and the second thin film transistor (16) is shielded from the source of illumination. The first thin film transistor (36) is operated in use as an analogue switch which provides an analogue output in response to a control input. The illumination of this transistor reduces the effect of dynamic threshold voltage variations, which can be a limitation to circuit performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Steven Charles Deane
  • Patent number: 7632124
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a cable having a plurality of insulated conductors comprises a body having a respective recess for receiving a terminating pin each of the conductors. A respective spigot sealingly engages within each of the recesses and has a passage for receiving an associated one of the terminating pins. Furthermore a seal is associated with each of the spigots for sealing the spigot relative to the associated terminating pin. The provision of a separate spigot for each of the conductors and for sealing engagement within a respective recess in the body enables the spigots to be sealingly fitted to the conductors prior to each spigot being introduced into its recess and sealingly engaged therein. This provides improved insulation of the conductor and increased creepage distance between the mating electrical parts and the outer surface of the housing of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Premier Business Solutions, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Charles Kennedy, Michael Andrew Yuratich, Trevor Alan Kopecky, Alan Thomas Fraser
  • Patent number: 7633228
    Abstract: A metal halide discharge lamp comprises a lamp body and a chamber formed within the body. A pair of electrodes extends into the chamber and have electrode tips spaced apart from one another. A discharge medium composition is sealed within the chamber that generates a plasma, which generates visible light. The composition comprises a rare gas, a first metal halide that produces a luminous flux and a second metal halide that generates a desired lamp operating voltage. The composition may also comprise a metal, sealed in the chamber, in elemental form and is not derived from the first metal halide or the second metal halide. The second metal halide serves as a substitute for mercury for purposes of generating desired lamp operating voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mohamed Rahmane, James Anthony Brewer, Steven Charles Aceto, Sergiy Zalyubovskiy
  • Publication number: 20090277292
    Abstract: It is a goal of the proposed invention to provide “encoder-like” performance without incurring the cost and complexity of a closed loop system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Charles Quarre, Kyle Justin Curts
  • Publication number: 20090272538
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a pump assembly for pumping a wellbore fluid in a wellbore includes a pump, a fluid separator, a motor for driving the pump, and a shroud disposed around the fluid separator for guiding a gas stream leaving the fluid separator, wherein the gas stream is prevented from mixing with fluids in the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Charles Kennedy
  • Patent number: 7612653
    Abstract: A network outlet fixture providing wall-mounted LAN jacks. The fixture may include an in-wall power supply and be configured for mounting within a conventional multi-gang wall box. The power supply may be directly connected to an adjacent wall outlet, which serves as a power source, in the same or an adjacent wall box. The fixture may include both network switching and fiber-to-copper media converter functionality. The fixture may be configured to disconnect the power source upon removal of a face plate of the fixture. Further, the fixture may be configured to allow mounting of the jack-supporting structure in any one of several different positions relative to a remainder of the outlet fixture. This allows for presentation of the LAN jacks in a certain preferred orientation while permitting the remainder of the outlet fixture to be mounted in several different orientations relative to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. Miller, Steven Charles Mongold, Keith James McKechnie
  • Publication number: 20090270403
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl pyrimidinyl derivative and its use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compound of the invention is found to be a cholinergic ligand at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to its pharmacological profile the compound of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel
  • Patent number: 7595860
    Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods include moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artifacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed, as is placement of various loudspeakers relative to, for example, projection screens or theatre walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: IMAX Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Charles Read, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques
  • Publication number: 20090219294
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to automatically generating an animation for a transition between a current state and a new state. In one embodiment, a computer system accesses state properties of a visual element corresponding to a current state the visual element is in and a new state the visual element is to be transitioned to. The state properties include visual properties and transition description information. The computer system determines the differences between the visual properties of the current state and the new state and automatically generates an animation based on the determined differences between the visual properties for the current state and the new state, such that the animation is playable to transition the visual element from the current state to new state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Young, Steven Charles White, Christian B. Schormann
  • Publication number: 20090208824
    Abstract: A power source with multiple cells connected in parallel to a common node or power supply point. The individual cells within the power source may also have a dedicated controller for each of the individual cells such that the dedicated controllers are connected on a one to one basis with each of the respective individual cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Apple, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Greening, William Athas, Steven Charles Michalske
  • Publication number: 20090205041
    Abstract: Improved techniques for facilitating emergency access to one or more contacts stored on a portable electronic device are disclosed. One or more contacts on the portable electronic device are designated as emergency contacts. While the portable electronic device is password-locked, a request to display the one or more emergency contacts on the password-locked portable electronic device is received. Without requiring a password, the one or more emergency contacts are displayed on the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Charles Michalske
  • Publication number: 20090197872
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl pyrimidinyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen, Henrik Bjork Hansen, John Paul Redrobe, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Tino Dyhring
  • Patent number: 7571173
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a target database on a target platform based on a source database on a source platform is provided. A target database is created on the target platform based on data, metadata (for example, data in the system tablespace and control files), and external objects (for example, password files and externally stored tables) comprised within the source database. Data and metadata stored in tablespaces of the source database are converted to the format compatible with the target platform. The conversion of the data and metadata may be performed either at the source database or the target database. Redo information and undo information of the source database are not copied from the source database to the target database. Certain files, e.g., a password files, and links to externally stored object may be recreated on the target database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Wanli Yang, Bipul Sinha, Amit Ganesh, Wei Hu, Alok Pareek, Alexander H. Hwang, Steven Charles Wertheimer, Francisco M. Sanchez, Dmitry Mikhailovich Potapov, Shen-Ban Meng, Juan R. Loaiza, William H. Bridge, J. William Lee
  • Patent number: D611730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Charles Swanson