Patents by Inventor Timothy Nicholas Stickney
Timothy Nicholas Stickney 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: 20140137364Abstract: A cleaning appliance comprising a body that is connectable to a separating apparatus at an interface that defines an axis. The interface includes a first interface portion and a second interface portion that are connected to one another by a connector, wherein the connector includes at least one radially interlocking region extending about at least a portion of the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY, James Louis FREAKLEY, Remco Douwinus VUIJK
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Publication number: 20140137366Abstract: A cleaner head comprising a main body rotatably coupled to a neck, and a locking arrangement operable to permit rotation of the main body relative to the neck when the cleaner head is positioned on a surface and to prevent rotation of the body relative to the next when the cleaner head is lifted off a surface. The locking arrangement therefore stops the cleaner head from rotating undesirably when the cleaner head is lifted away from a cleaning surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: India Shaw ELSDON, Simon Peter CROSS, Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY
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Patent number: 8708373Abstract: A wand for an appliance includes first and second tubes and a support mechanism, in which the second tube slides telescopically within the first tube along a common axis. The first and second tubes are arranged to be selectively secured to one another in an extended position or to allow movement therebetween and the support mechanism is located between overlapping portions of the tubes. The support mechanism includes tapered portions arranged to provide support between the tubes at separate points along the common axis of the tubes. By supporting adjacent tubes at a plurality of points along the common axis, the tubes are held more firmly with respect to one another. One tapered portion is able to move with respect to the tubes along the common axis, which reduces play between the tubes.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Timothy Nicholas Stickney, David Robert Sunderland, Marc Laurence Evans Gristwood
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Publication number: 20130280061Abstract: A fan includes a nozzle and a device for creating a primary air flow through the nozzle. The nozzle includes a mouth for emitting the primary air flow, and defines a bore through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan is drawn by the primary air flow emitted from the mouth and which combines with the primary air flow to produce a combined air flow. To allow a user to adjust at least one parameter, for example at least one of the profile, orientation and the direction, of the combined air flow, the fan comprises an insert which is locatable at least partially within the bore of the nozzle. The fan may be provided with a set of such inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventor: Timothy Nicholas Stickney
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Publication number: 20130272858Abstract: A fan assembly includes a nozzle and a device for creating an air flow through the nozzle. The nozzle includes an interior passage, a mouth for receiving the air flow from the interior passage, and a Coanda surface located adjacent the mouth and over which the mouth is arranged to direct the air flow. The mouth and the Coanda surface extend about an axis. The Coanda surface comprises a diffuser portion, the angle subtended between the axis and the diffuser portion of the Coanda surface varying about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Christopher Steven Hodgson, James John Bryden
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Patent number: 8375509Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus for a cleaning appliance includes a plurality of cyclonic separators arranged in series for separating particles from a dirt- and dust-laden airflow, at least three collectors for collecting separated dirt and dust, and a closure member movable between a closed position in which the closure member closes an end of each collector and an open position in which separated dirt and dust can be emptied from the collectors. The ends of the collectors are separated by dividing walls. A seal is provided to seal between the closure member and the dividing walls when the closure member is in the closed position. This common seal between the dividing walls and the closure member is able to seal effectively even if the closure member is misaligned or incorrectly fitted.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Adam James Bates, Timothy Nicholas Stickney
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Publication number: 20120093629Abstract: A fan assembly includes a nozzle and a system for creating a primary air flow through the nozzle. The nozzle includes at least one outlet for emitting the primary air flow, and defines an opening through which a secondary air flow from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the emitted primary air flow and which combines with the primary air flow to produce a combined air flow. The nozzle includes a user operable device for allowing a user to adjust selectively at least one parameter, for example at least one of the profile, the orientation and the direction, of the combined air flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Nicholas Gerald FITTON, James John THORN, Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY
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Publication number: 20120079671Abstract: A vacuum cleaner of the stick-vac type, the cleaner including a handheld vacuum cleaner which is attached to an elongate, rigid wand and which is fluidly connected to a cleaner head provided at the end of the wand. The cleaner head is connected to the wand via a mechanical steering couple for directionally steering the cleaner head in plane parallel contact with the floor as the wand is rotated about its axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
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Publication number: 20110219566Abstract: An arrangement including: a handheld suction unit in combination with an elongate suction wand to form a stick-vac cleaner, the arrangement further including a wall-mountable docking station for supporting the stick-vac cleaner on a wall in an upright, docked position when not in use. The arrangement provides for relatively stable storage of the stick-vac cleaner in the upright position, convenient for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Peter David Gammack, Michael John Cox
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Publication number: 20110219571Abstract: An arrangement including: a handheld suction unit in combination with an elongate suction wand to form a stick-vac cleaner, the arrangement further including a wall-mountable docking station for supporting the stick-vac cleaner on a wall in an upright, docked position when not in use. The arrangement provides for relatively stable storage of the stick-vac cleaner in the upright position, convenient for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: James DYSON, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Peter David Gammack, Michael John Cox
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Patent number: 7867307Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus for a cleaning appliance includes a plurality of cyclonic separators arranged in series for separating particles from a dirt- and dust-laden airflow, at least two or three collectors for collecting separated dirt and dust, and a closure member movable between a closed position in which the closure member closes an end of each collector and an open position in which separated dirt and dust can be emptied from the collectors. The ends of the collectors are separated by dividing walls. A expandable seal is provided between the closure member and the dividing walls to seal when the closure member is in the closed position. The expandable seal is able to seal effectively even if the closure member is misaligned, incorrectly fitted or if dirt and dust is present between the surfaces to be sealed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Adam James Bates, Timothy Nicholas Stickney
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Publication number: 20090100633Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus for a cleaning appliance includes a plurality of cyclonic separators arranged in series for separating particles from a dirt- and dust-laden airflow, at least two or three collectors for collecting separated dirt and dust, and a closure member movable between a closed position in which the closure member closes an end of each collector and an open position in which separated dirt and dust can be emptied from the collectors. The ends of the collectors are separated by dividing walls. A expandable seal is provided between the closure member and the dividing walls to seal when the closure member is in the closed position. The expandable seal is able to seal effectively even if the closure member is misaligned, incorrectly fitted or if dirt and dust is present between the surfaces to be sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Adam James BATES, Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY
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Publication number: 20090100634Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus for a cleaning appliance includes a plurality of cyclonic separators arranged in series for separating particles from a dirt- and dust-laden airflow, at least three collectors for collecting separated dirt and dust, and a closure member movable between a closed position in which the closure member closes an end of each collector and an open position in which separated dirt and dust can be emptied from the collectors. The ends of the collectors are separated by dividing walls. A seal is provided to seal between the closure member and the dividing walls when the closure member is in the closed position. This common seal between the dividing walls and the closure member is able to seal effectively even if the closure member is misaligned or incorrectly fitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Adam James Bates, Timothy Nicholas Stickney
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Publication number: 20090072528Abstract: A wand for an appliance includes comprises first and second tubes and a support mechanism, in which the second tube slides telescopically within the first tube along a common axis. The first and second tubes are arranged to be selectively secured to one another in an extended position or to allow movement therebetween and the support mechanism is located between overlapping portions of the tubes. The support mechanism includes tapered portions arranged to provide support between the tubes at separate points along the common axis of the tubes. By supporting adjacent tubes at a plurality of points along the common axis, the tubes are held more firmly with respect to one another. One tapered portion is able to move with respect to the tubes along the common axis, which reduces play between the tubes. The structural strength and quality of the wand are improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: Timothy Nicholas STICKNEY, David Robert SUNDERLAND, Marc Laurence Evans GRISTWOOD
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Patent number: D668010Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Dyson LimitedInventors: Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
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Patent number: D668823Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Dyson LimitedInventors: Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Peter David Gammack, James Dyson
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Patent number: D670053Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Dyson LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Thomas James Dunning Follows, Timothy Nicholas Stickney
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Patent number: D671888Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Dyson LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Peter David Gammack, Michael John Cox
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Patent number: D708803Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Jonathan George Marsh
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Patent number: D709256Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dyson Technology LimitedInventors: James Dyson, Peter David Gammack, Timothy Nicholas Stickney, Jonathan George Marsh