Patents by Inventor Stuart Francis
Stuart Francis 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: 20240123953Abstract: A system for braking a host vehicle. A memory storing instructions executable by a processor includes instructions to actuate friction brakes in the host vehicle when a brake condition occurs. The brake condition includes that the host vehicle is parked on a roadway, a person is located exterior to the host vehicle, and an approaching vehicle will come within a distance threshold of the host vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Brendan Francis Diamond, Stuart C. Salter, Kenneth McHugh, Keith Weston
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Patent number: 11447505Abstract: The present application relates to a compound of Formula I, or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof, as defined herein. The present compounds are found to have pharmacological effects, particularly at MRCK. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds as therapeutic agents, in particular, for the treatment and/or prevention of proliferative diseases, such as cancer.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Cancer Research Technology LimitedInventors: Angelo Pugliese, Stuart Francis, Duncan McArthur, Mairi Sime, Justin Bower, Simone Belshaw
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Patent number: 8739830Abstract: An irrigation system includes a control arrangement which receives field information relating to an area to be irrigated and source information relating to one or more water sources which supply water to the irrigation system. The control arrangement optimizes an irrigation plan based on the field information and source information and then controls one or more irrigators in accordance with the plan. The control arrangement may pulse valves positioned on the irrigator on and off in order to control the amount of water applied to the land by individual outlets on the irrigator. Latching valves may be used.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Lindsay CorporationInventors: Stuart Francis Bradbury, Michael George Ricketts
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Patent number: 8649459Abstract: A digital baseband signal for radio frequency transmission is processed prior to performing digital-to-analog conversion. The digital baseband signal is filtered. The number of bits of the digital baseband signal is reduced to minimise the size of the digital-to-analog converter. By performing some of the bit reduction before filtering, the size of the filter circuit is reduced whilst still meeting relevant performance parameters.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Stuart Francis Glynn, Shinichi Tanabe
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Patent number: 8536514Abstract: A method of measuring the temperature of a sheet material in which the sheet material is arranged such that it forms at least one side of a cavity so as to enhance the effective emissivity of the sheet material in the vicinity of the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Land Instruments International LimitedInventors: Thomas Geoffrey Ronald Beynon, Ian Hamilton Ridley, Stuart Francis Metcalfe, Andrew Mellor, Ben Wileman
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Patent number: 8042997Abstract: A radiation thermometer comprising a radiation detector and an optical input path arranged to direct radiation from an object of interest to the radiation detector is disclosed. The radiation detector is adapted to output a signal related to the radiation received from the object of interest, and a processor is adapted to generate temperature measurements from the signal. Filtering means are provided in the optical input path which are arranged to block radiation having a wavelength between approximately 0.92 and 0.98 microns.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Land Instruments International LimitedInventors: Adrian John Masefield Lyndon, Ian Hamilton Ridley, Stuart Francis Metcalfe
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Publication number: 20110018721Abstract: A method of measuring the temperature of a sheet material in which the sheet material is arranged such that it forms at least one side of a cavity so as to enhance the effective emissivity of the sheet material in the vicinity of the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: LAND INSTRUMENTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Geoffrey Ronald BEYNON, Ian Hamilton RIDLEY, Stuart Francis METCALFE, Andrew MELLOR, Ben WILEMAN
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Publication number: 20090277506Abstract: An irrigation system includes a control arrangement which receives field information relating to an area to be irrigated and source information relating to one or more water sources which supply water to the irrigation system. The control arrangement optimizes an irrigation plan based on the field information and source information and then controls one or more irrigators in accordance with the plan. The control arrangement may pulse valves positioned on the irrigator on and off in order to control the amount of water applied to the land by individual outlets on the irrigator. Latching valves may be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: WMC Technology LimitedInventors: Stuart Francis Bradbury, Michael George Ricketts
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Publication number: 20090257513Abstract: A digital baseband signal for radio frequency transmission is processed prior to performing digital-to-analog conversion. The digital baseband signal is filtered. The number of bits of the digital baseband signal is reduced to minimise the size of the digital-to-analog converter. By performing some of the bit reduction before filtering, the size of the filter circuit is reduced whilst still meeting relevant performance parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Stuart Francis GLYNN, Shinichi Tananbe
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Publication number: 20090196324Abstract: A method of measuring the temperature of a sheet material arranged such that it forms at least one side of a cavity, so as to enhance the effective emissivity of the sheet material in the vicinity of the cavity comprises: generating a thermal image of at least part of the inside of the cavity, the thermal image comprising a plurality of pixels each having a pixel value representative of radiation emitted by a respective region of the cavity; identifying a first subset of the pixels whose pixel values meet predetermined criteria; using the identified first subset to determine a line on the thermal image representative of optimal emissivity enhancement in the cavity; and selecting a second subset of the pixels based on the determined line and generating a temperature profile along the determined line derived from the pixel values associated with each of the second subset of pixels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Land Instruments International LimitedInventors: Thomas Geoffrey Ronald Beynon, Ian Hamilton Ridley, Stuart Francis Metcalfe, Andrew Mellor, Ben Wileman
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Patent number: 7552877Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a system for deflecting and distributing liquid from a liquid source is provided. The system comprises a dispersing element disposed along an elongated member, and a retaining structure adapted to enclose at least a portion of the elongated member. The dispersing element further comprises a series of diagonal, spaced grooves configured to receive and deflect the liquid. The dispersing element and the elongated member are configured to rotate and precess relatively freely within the retaining structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Nelson Irrigation CorporationInventor: Stuart Francis Grant
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Publication number: 20090037135Abstract: A radiation thermometer comprising a radiation detector and an optical input path arranged to direct radiation from an object of interest to the radiation detector is disclosed. The radiation detector is adapted to output a signal related to the radiation received from the object of interest, and a processor is adapted to generate temperature measurements from the signal. Filtering means are provided in the optical input path which are arranged to block radiation having a wavelength between approximately 0.92 and 0.98 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Land Instruments International LimitedInventors: Adrian John Masefield Lyndon, Ian Hamilton Ridley, Stuart Francis Metcalfe
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Patent number: 7429112Abstract: A retro-reflector assembly (1) for incorporating in an opacity monitor, includes several small corner-cube prisms (2) of cylindrical section. The invention also includes an opacity monitor incorporating a retro-reflector assembly as defined above.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Land Instruments International Ltd.Inventor: Stuart Francis Metcalfe
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Publication number: 20070082931Abstract: Disclosed herein are indole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each of the substitutents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the indole derivatives and use of the derivatives for the treatment of pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: AKZO NOBLE N.V.Inventors: Paul Ratcliffe, Julia Adam-Worrall, Angus Morrison, Stuart Francis, Takao Kiyoi
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Publication number: 20060132070Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a brushless dc motor, such as the type used in a data storage device to rotate data storage media. A sequence of drive pulses is applied to rotate the motor. The sequence is switched from first to second motor commutation states at a time determined in relation to changes in elapsed time between successive pulses in the sequence. Each drive pulse has a duration established in relation to an inductance of the motor, and is separated from adjacent pulses by an intermediate delay of predetermined value. A peak elapsed time interval between successive pulses is identified, and the next commutation state is switched in at a selected time after the peak time interval. The sequence preferably accelerates the motor from rest to an intermediate velocity, after which back electromotive force (bemf) commutation is used to accelerate the motor to a final operational velocity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Heydt, James DuLaney, David Street, Nicholas Swezey, Stuart Francis
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Patent number: 6796325Abstract: Apparatus and a method are aimed at reducing flood risk from stormwater draining from a property (1). The apparatus is adapted in use to retain stormwater at the property (1) releasing it from the property and comprises a container (6) which in use is located underneath or proximal to a building (2) of the property (1), and a control chamber (3) with which the container (6) is in fluid communication. The apparatus is operatively connected in use by at least one conduit (4) to drainage means (5) sourced externally from the building to receive stormwater into the container (6) by way of the control chamber (3), and is further operatively connected in use to at least a second conduit (7) to which stormwater exits from the container (6) by way of the control chamber (3). A level of stormwater in the control chamber (3) determines the inflow and outflow of stormwater into and from the container (6). Debris is prevented at the control chamber from entering into the container and passing to the second conduit (7).Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Bryant Group PLCInventor: Stuart Francis Courier
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Patent number: D598712Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Pacific Market International, LLCInventors: Christopher G. Alviar, Josh Kornfeld, Stuart Francis Ottenritter