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Andrew Prendergast, South Yarra AU
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20150242867 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DIGITAL TRAFFIC METRICS - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for processing metrics via a controller. The controller comprises a processor and a memory storing program instructions which when executed by the processor causes implementation of the steps of generating or receiving metrics characterising digital traffic and/or related user behaviour from one or more sources and generating or receiving a tabular dataset associated with the metrics, wherein the dataset comprises rows of metrics and dimensions in which each row represents a subset of a metric grouping characterised by a combination of dimensions. The processor further implements the steps of receiving one or more partition identifiers representing a data structure of dataset partitions, assigning one or more metric groupings to one or more partition identifiers and analysing the dataset according to partition identifiers. | 08-27-2015 |
David Prendergast, Summerhill IL
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20100152546 | Monitoring Sleep Stages to Determine Optimal Arousal Times and to Alert an Individual to Negative States of Wakefulness - A system and method for monitoring sleep stages to determine optimal arousal times and to alert an individual to negative states of wakefulness. In an embodiment, a device receives pressure data from at least one pressure sensor, where the pressure sensor is associated with furniture used for an individual to sleep. The device uses the pressure data to determine a sleep stage for the individual. The sleep stage is used to determine whether it is an optimal arousal time for the individual. The device sends an indication to not wake the individual if it is not the optimal arousal time for the individual. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-17-2010 |
20150057560 | MONITORING SLEEP STAGES TO DETERMINE OPTIMAL AROUSAL TIMES AND TO ALERT AN INDIVIDUAL TO NEGATIVE STATES OF WAKEFULNESS - A system and method for monitoring sleep stages to determine optimal arousal times and to alert an individual to negative states of wakefulness. In an embodiment, a device receives pressure data from at least one pressure sensor, where the pressure sensor is associated with furniture used for an individual to sleep. The device uses the pressure data to determine a sleep stage for the individual. The sleep stage is used to determine whether it is an optimal arousal time for the individual. The device sends an indication to not wake the individual if it is not the optimal arousal time for the individual. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-26-2015 |
Douglas Prendergast, Ottawa CA
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20120257643 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION - A system has a first transmitter for transmitting a first wireless signal within a first frequency. A second transmitter is for transmitting a second wireless signal with overlapping frequency. The first transmitter and the second transmitter are disposed sufficiently proximate to another such that the wireless signals substantially interfere resulting in a combined wireless signal with negative SNR for each of the first wireless signal and the second wireless signal, the negative SNR being a result of at least the other of the first wireless signal and the second wireless signal. A receiver is located for receiving a received wireless signal comprising substantially interfering encoded data signals having negative SNR. The receiver is for selecting from the substantially interfering encoded data signals a signal of interest and for decoding said signal of interest relative to at least the other substantially interfering data signal within the received wireless signal. | 10-11-2012 |
John Prendergast, County Mayo IE
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20090152195 | Biofilm reactor - The present invention provides a reactor for the biological processing of fluid such as domestic or industrial waste water or the like, the reactor comprising a plurality of substantially horizontal layers of growth medium stacked one above the other, and having a colonizing biofilm thereon during use, the reactor being arranged to cause the path of flow of the fluid to reverse from one layer to the next, in order to maximize the length of the path of flow for a given footprint of the reactor. | 06-18-2009 |
John Prendergast, Clogherhead IE
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20140373406 | ARTIFICIAL FIREPLACE - An artificial fireplace comprising a screen and a fuel bed portion. An optical element is provided which is configured to transpose an image of one of the screen and fuel bed to create the impression of a burning fire. | 12-25-2014 |
Kevin Francis Prendergast, East Redfern AU
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20100160033 | METHOD OF GAMING, A GAMING SYSTEM AND A GAME CONTROLLER - A method of gaming comprising: (a) determining a minimum prize value to be awarded for a current game outcome based on a previous game outcome; (b) generating the current game outcome; (c) determining a provisional prize value based on the current game outcome; (d) comparing the provisional prize value with the minimum prize value; and (e) setting a current prize value at the minimum prize value upon the provisional prize value being less than the minimum prize value or at the provisional prize value upon the provisional prize value being greater than or equal to the minimum prize value. | 06-24-2010 |
20140106861 | METHOD OF GAMING, A GAMING SYSTEM AND A GAME CONTROLLER - A method of gaming comprising: (a) determining a minimum prize value to be awarded for a current game outcome based on a previous game outcome; (b) generating the current game outcome; (c) determining a provisional prize value based on the current game outcome; (d) comparing the provisional prize value with the minimum prize value; and (e) setting a current prize value at the minimum prize value upon the provisional prize value being less than the minimum prize value or at the provisional prize value upon the provisional prize value being greater than or equal to the minimum prize value. | 04-17-2014 |
Liam Prendergast, Limerick IE
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20100050210 | Build to Order Configuration for Integrated Mobile Television Applications in Mobile Computing Platforms - A process for using a build to order model to enable factory installation and user setup configuration of integrated mobile television devices for pre-selected mobile TV services. The process pre-configures a receiver (such as a DVB-H type receiver) to quickly tune to the desired DVB-H band/channel and to provide pre-selected application and service information to the customer. Such a process assists a customer to utilize more readily their new integrated mobile television device. In certain embodiments, the process focuses on the DVB-H standard. | 02-25-2010 |
20110145359 | System and Method for Information Handling System Wireless Network Preconfiguration - Manufacture of an information handling system that includes wireless service through a wireless wide area network includes an image having an operating system with a wireless service provider registry entry and an end user wireless service entry. The registry entries are applied upon power up to automatically configure the information handling system's wireless radio to interface with a wireless service and to provision the information handling system on the wireless service. Updates to the wireless service are provided by updates to the registry entries. | 06-16-2011 |
20150309626 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING ANTENNA ARRAY STRUCTURES IN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM DISPLAY - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor, a user interface, and a flexible integrated circuit. The user interface may include a user interface comprising a display, a touch sensor overlaid on the display and configured to detect tactile touches on the user interface, a cover overlaid on the touch sensor, and an antenna array comprising a plurality of antennas. The flexible integrated circuit may be configured to couple the antenna array to the processor, the flexible integrated circuit comprising a radio-frequency module for controlling radio-frequency communications to and from the antenna array and a baseband controller for controlling communication of information between the processor and the antenna. | 10-29-2015 |
20150311943 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC TRANSCEIVER PATH ADAPTATION BASED ON MEASUREMENTS FROM MULTIPLE SENSORS - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a wireless network interface may include a transmit/receive path comprising an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless transmissions and a baseband controller communicatively coupled to the transmit/receive path and configured to receive fused sensor information indicative of environmental conditions detected by a plurality of sensors and, based on the fused sensor information, tune one or more parameters of the transmit/receive path. | 10-29-2015 |
20150312891 | Dynamic Spectrum Sharing for Wireless Local Area Networks - A method in a wireless dock includes querying a first wireless networking database to identify a first set of available channels, querying a second wireless networking database to identify a second set of available channels, and sending location and device attributes. The method also includes receiving a list of permissible frequencies and power levels, sending to a client device at least a portion of the list of the permissible frequencies and the power levels for use of selected channels selected from the first set of the available channels and the second set of the available channels, and communicating with the client device using selected frequencies and power levels selected from the at least the portion of the list of the permissible frequencies and the power levels. | 10-29-2015 |
Liam N. Prendergast, Limerick IE
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20110177842 | Methods And Systems For Managing And/Or Tracking Use Of Subscriber Identity Module Components - Methods and systems for managing and/or tracking use of SIM smart cards with integrated or external SIM module systems that are utilized with information handling systems. A SIM module system may be locked with a generic locking code to lock a SIM module system of a given information handling system for use with a designated SIM smart card that is programmed with a matching generic locking code. The locked SIM module system of the information handling system may be further configured so that it may be unlocked using an unlocking code so as to allow use of the information handling system with SIM smart cards other than the designated SIM smart card. To allow tracking of the disposition of the designated SIM smart card, notification of the non-activation, de-activation and/or activation of the designated SIM smart card (e.g., to an activation tracking agent) may be required before obtaining the unlocking code, for example, from an activation tracking agent. | 07-21-2011 |
Michael Gerard Prendergast, Galway IE
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20130082052 | Household waste management centre - A waste segregation and recycling receptacle which can receive and store different types of recyclabale, biodegradable and non-recyclable waste. The receptacle contains an upright outer open-top vessel, several insertable and removable upright inner open-top vessels, seated within the outer vessel, and a removable top cover with a lid. Flanges along the tops of the inner vessels can rest on the top rims of the side walls of the outer vessel and retain the inner vessels within the outer vessel. The flanges also allow for the retaining and supporting of thin-walled non self supporting collection bags within the inner vessels if required. The outer vessel can be easily lifted and carried for emptying. The receptacle can be free standing or integrated into kitchen units, and its design reduces the odours and leachate normally associated with bio-waste. | 04-04-2013 |
Patrick Prendergast, Byrock AU
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20110142829 | ANTI-TUMOUR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - A method for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a tumour in a subject is provided. The method comprises the steps of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an anti-tumour agent and a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising 5-[2-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-1,2-3-thione, or an analogue, derivative, metabolite, prodrug, solvate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the subject. Examples of anti-tumour agents for use in the method of the invention are platinum-based agents, such as cisplatin, and monoclonal antibodies, such Cetuximab. Also provided are compositions comprising an anti-tumour agent and 5-[2-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-1,2-3-thione, or an analogue, derivative, metabolite, prodrug, solvate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 06-16-2011 |
Patrick John Prendergast, County Dublin IE
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20110190861 | LUMINAL PROSTHESIS - A luminal prosthesis comprises a plurality of axially arranged radially expandable stent segments | 08-04-2011 |
Patrick T. Prendergast, Byrock AU
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20120189558 | ANTI-BACTERIAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING EXTRACTS OF EREMOPHILA LONGIFOLIA AND METHODS FOR USE OF SAME - A method for inhibiting growth of bacteria is provided wherein the method comprises the step of administering to a region in need of bacterial growth inhibition an anti-bacterially effective amount of a composition comprising an extract from the plant | 07-26-2012 |
20130203811 | THALIDOMIDE AND THALIDOMIDE ANALOGUES FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SARCOPENIA - The present invention relates to thalidomide and/or thalidomide analogues and methods for using same to maintain or increase muscle mass to prevent and/or treat sarcopenia. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising thalidomide and thalidomide analogues for the prevention and/or treatment of sarcopenia. | 08-08-2013 |
20130259930 | Compositions and Methods for Preventing and Treating Mucositis and Weight Loss - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 5-[2-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-1,2-3-thione or an analogue, derivative, metabolite, prodrug, solvate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutical carrier, which promotes association with the outer wall of a subject's digestive tract are described as well as their uses in treating and preventing mucositis and cachexia. | 10-03-2013 |
20150031701 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING MUCOSITIS AND WEIGHT LOSS - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 5-[2-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-1,2-3-thione or an analogue, derivative, metabolite, prodrug, solvate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutical carrier, which promotes association with the outer wall of a subject's digestive tract are described as well as their uses in treating and preventing mucositis and cachexia. | 01-29-2015 |
20150231190 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SIRAITIA GROSVENORI EXTRACTS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTION - A method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject is provided wherein the method comprises the steps of providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an extract of the fruit of | 08-20-2015 |
Patrick T. Prendergast, Count Kildare IE
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20090215737 | Pharmaceutical Compositions - 2 - The invention provides compositions comprising formula 1 steroids, e.g., 16α-bromo-3β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-17-one hemihydrate and one or more excipients, typically wherein the composition comprises less than about 3% water. The compositions are useful to make improved pharmaceutical formulations. The invention also provides methods of intermittent dosing of steroid compounds such as analogs of 16α-bromo-3β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-17-one and compositions useful in such dosing regimens. The invention further provides compositions and methods to inhibit pathogen (viral) replication, ameliorate symptoms associated with immune dysregulation and to modulate immune responses in a subject using certain steroids and steroid analogs. The invention also provides methods to make and use these immunomodulatory compositions and formulations. | 08-27-2009 |
Patrick T. Prendergast, New South Wales AU
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20090053294 | Anti Mineralocorticoid Therapy of Infection - Antimineralocorticoid compounds are disclosed for use in the prophylaxis and therapy of viral infections, especially the retroviral infection by HIV. These compounds can be administered alone or in combination with conventional anti-viral agents or anti-sense mineralocorticoid Steroid ReceptorNA or DNA mutants of heat shock proteins. | 02-26-2009 |
20090156546 | Compositions and methods for modulating the immune system - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the prophylaxis of blood cell disorders such as neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphocytopenia, and anaemia. The invention provides methods wherein compositions comprising at least one cytokinin compound are administered either therapeutically or prophylactically. The invention further has utility in methods of DNA repair. | 06-18-2009 |
20090318379 | Statins for the Treatment of Viral Influenza Infections - The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of viral influenza using statins, or pharmaceutically effective salts, pro-drugs or metabolites thereof. In particular it is disclosed that statin hydroxyl acid salts including, but not limited to, mevastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin, are effective in conferring resistance to infection with influenza type A viral challenge. | 12-24-2009 |
20100092547 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING MUCOSITIS AND WEIGHT LOSS - A method for prophylaxis and/or treatment of mucositis comprising the steps of providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising either (1) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 5-[2-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-1,2-3-thione or an analogue, derivative, metabolite, prodrug, solvate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; or (2) a cytokinin compound; and administering the composition to a subject in need of such treatment. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising 5-[2-pyrazinyl]-4-methyl-1,2-3-thione and/or a cytokinin compound and use of these compositions in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of mucositis. The cytokinin compound may be selected from, but is not limited to N | 04-15-2010 |
20100272838 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SIRAITIA GROSVENORI EXTRACTS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INFECTION - A method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject is provided wherein the method comprises the steps of providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an extract of the fruit of | 10-28-2010 |
20120196825 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the prophylaxis of blood cell disorders such as neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphocytopenia, and anaemia. The invention provides methods wherein compositions comprising at least one cytokinin compound are administered either therapeutically or prophylactically. The invention further has utility in methods of DNA repair. | 08-02-2012 |
Paula Prendergast, Mulhuddart IE
Paula Prendergast, Ratoath IE
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20140136994 | ASSOCIATING ELECTRONIC CONFERENCE SESSION CONTENT WITH AN ELECTRONIC CALENDAR - Prior to, or during, a first electronic conference session, a user input is received indicating a request to record content of a first electronic conference session. Responsive to the user request, content of the first electronic conference session can be recorded. The recorded content of the first electronic conference session can be associated with at least one calendar entry in the electronic calendar. | 05-15-2014 |
Paula Prendergast, Dublin IE
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20110022662 | EVENT TRIGGERED NOTIFICATIONS FOR COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES - Notifications that serve as “hints” related to activity associated with a collaborative process are propagated to an originator to alert the originator of activity on the collaborative process. A collaborative process server computer receives an indication that the originator has initiated a computer implemented collaborative process that generates collaborative content to be tracked. The collaborative process server computer is utilized to share the collaborative content associated with the collaborative process with at least one recipient. Computer implemented event(s) associated with the shared collaborative content by recipients are detected. Information associated with the collaborative process is automatically transformed in response to detected event(s) associated with the shared collaborative content, wherein a notification of the occurrence of the event(s) is propagated to the originator. The notification is generated in response to detected event(s) and is based upon the transformed information. | 01-27-2011 |
20140067797 | DETERMINING RELEVANT CONTACTS BASED ON EXPERTISE AND AVAILABILITY - A method for identifying knowledgeable and available contacts in a given instant messaging system for possible communication purposes. The method includes a computer receiving a keyword and searching for the keyword in correspondence files of users of the instant messaging system. Based on the results of the search, the computer identifies users that have used the keyword in their correspondence. The computer determines the availability of each of the identified users and ranks the identified users based on predefined criteria, which includes at least the determined availability. | 03-06-2014 |
Stephen Prendergast, Western Australia AU
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20090127752 | Lance Extraction - Solids injection lances for injecting solids into a metallurgical vessel are normally supplied with cooling water from a cooling water circuit through water supply lines and return lines. Supply lines are provided with spaced pairs of connectors and bypass valves, and return lines are provided with similar pairs of spaced connectors and bypass valves. Flexible hoses can be connected between the pairs of connectors to establish supply and return flows of cooling water which bypass segments of the main supply and return lines which can be isolated and removed to allow withdrawal and subsequent replacement of the lances. | 05-21-2009 |
Tom Prendergast, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary IE
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20160002414 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS FROM ACETYLATED WOOD FIBRE - A process for forming wood fibre comprising breaking down acetylated wood to produce acetylated wood fibre having a moisture content from about 5% w/w to about 8.5% w/w after it is comminuted to form wood fibre. The process includes a first moisture-introducing step for increasing the moisture content of the acetylated wood elements; and a second moisture-introducing step, separate to the first, for increasing the moisture content of the acetylated wood dements. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002415 | ACETYLATED WOOD FIBRE - An acetylated wood fibre suitable for the fabrication of wood products wherein the wood fibre has a moisture content from about 5% to about 8.5% w/w. | 01-07-2016 |