Harrison, AU
Bruce Thomas Harrison, Eastern Heights AU
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20110117608 | DOUBLE-STRANDED NUCLEIC ACID - The invention is directed towards constructs for RNAi techniques. The invention provides a ribonucleic acid (RNA) for use as interfering RNA in gene silencing techniques to silence a target gene comprising in a 5′ to 3′ direction at least a first effector sequence, a second effector sequence, a sequence substantially complementary to the second effector sequence and a sequence substantially complementary to the first effector sequence, wherein the complementary sequences are capable of forming double stranded regions with their respective effector sequences and wherein at least one of these sequences is substantially identical to the predicted transcript of a region of the target gene, and a nucleic acid construct encoding such an RNA. | 05-19-2011 |
Cameron Harrison, Lysterfield South AU
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20130127638 | Cyclist Proximity Warning System - A cyclist proximity warning system comprising one or more cyclist transmitter units each for carrying on a bicycle or motorcycle and one or more in vehicle driver alert devices each driver alert device for carrying in a vehicle. Each transmitter unit is adapted to transmit a signal indicating the location of the transmitter unit and the bicycle or motorcycle carrying the unit. Each in vehicle driver alert device has a receiver adapted to receive a cyclist proximity warning signal indicating presence of a cyclist proximate the vehicle and, in response to receiving the signal, alert the vehicle driver to the presence of a cyclist proximate the vehicle. | 05-23-2013 |
Craig Harrison, Tamago AU
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20120146412 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH RIDE-THROUGH CAPABILITY - This invention concerns an electrical energy distribution system. The system incorporates ‘ride-through’ capability, comprising: a supply side for supplying energy in the form of direct current at a supply voltage, a delivery side for delivering energy, having plural connection ports for selective connection to respective electrical energy loads. Wherein each connection port includes electricity conditioning circuitry to deliver and vary electrical power supply to a load connected at the port. And further comprising a bank of charge storage devices arranged in series and connected across the supply voltage. | 06-14-2012 |
Craig A. Harrison, Nunswading AU
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20110009319 | CRIPTO ANTAGONISM OF ACTIVIN AND TGF-B SIGNALING - Cripto, a developmental oncoprotein, antagonizes activin and TGF-b signaling by forming a complex with activin and TGF-b and their type II receptors. This complex precludes the formation of a functional activin/TGF-b•type II•type I complex, thereby blocking the signaling of activin and TGF-b. Cripto may be generally capable of blocking antiproliferative Smad2/3 signals and provides a novel mechanism of oncogenic action with multiple therapeutic implications. Inhibiting the formation of Cripto and activin/TGF-b complex may enhance antiproliferative effects of activin and TGF-b. | 01-13-2011 |
20120088287 | CRIPTO ANTAGONISM OF ACTIVIN AND TGF-B SIGNALING - Cripto, a developmental oncoprotein, antagonizes activin and TGF-b signaling by forming a complex with activin and TGF-b and their type II receptors. This complex precludes the formation of a functional activin/TGF-b•type II•type I complex, thereby blocking the signaling of activin and TGF-b. Cripto may be generally capable of blocking antiproliferative Smad2/3 signals and provides a novel mechanism of oncogenic action with multiple therapeutic implications. Inhibiting the formation of Cripto and activin/TGF-b complex may enhance antiproliferative effects of activin and TGF-b. | 04-12-2012 |
20120141469 | CRIPTO ANTAGONISM OF ACTIVIN AND TGF-B SIGNALING - Cripto, a developmental oncoprotein, antagonizes activin and TGF-b signaling by forming a complex with activin and TGF-b and their type II receptors. This complex precludes the formation of a functional activin/TGF-b•type II•type I complex, thereby blocking the signaling of activin and TGF-b. Cripto may be generally capable of blocking antiproliferative Smad2/3 signals and provides a novel mechanism of oncogenic action with multiple therapeutic implications. Inhibiting the formation of Cripto and activin/TGF-b complex may enhance antiproliferative effects of activin and TGF-b. | 06-07-2012 |
Craig William Harrison, Tomago AU
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20100320837 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - This invention concerns an electrical energy supply and distribution system. The system is able to handle both large centralised electricity generation plants, as well secondary energy sources which are becoming increasingly important. These sources may or may not be connected to deliver electrical energy to a 50 Hz AC power distribution grid. The system comprises a supply side where multiple electrical energy generators are connected via connections ports, involving conditioning circuitry, into a single DC electrical energy source. This energy source may be supplied to a common inverter system to convert it to AC for transmission on over a power grid. A rectifier may take the AC power from the grid and delivers it to loads. Whether an AC grid in involved or not, on the delivery side energy is delivered to multiple loads via connection ports involving conditioning circuitry. Any of the generators or loads may be taken offline or connected back into the system at will. | 12-23-2010 |
Dale Harrison, Western Australia AU
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20090297412 | Solid/liquid reaction process and vessel incorporating buoyant covers - Disclosed is a solid/liquid reaction process comprising the steps of: | 12-03-2009 |
David N. Harrison, Victoria AU
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20100196874 | METHOD OF DRUG DESIGN - The description discloses that amiloride-like compounds inhibit enterovirus RNA replication by interaction with RNA dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP). The description discloses in silico and in vitro methods of screening for inhibitors of RdRP activity, amiloride-resistant enterovirus variants and amiloride-like compounds. | 08-05-2010 |
Dion Harrison, Karana Downs AU
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20130025011 | Ptilotus plant named 'B123' - A new and distinct | 01-24-2013 |
Herbert Harrison, Golden Beach AU
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20110042685 | SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING EPITAXIAL SILICON CARBIDE STRUCTURES WITH SEQUENTIAL EMPHASIS - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductors and semiconductor fabrication techniques, and more particularly, to devices, integrated circuits, substrates, and methods to form silicon carbide structures, including epitaxial layers, by supplying sources of silicon and carbon with sequential emphasis. In at least some embodiments, a method of forming an epitaxial layer of silicon carbide can include depositing a layer on a substrate in the presence of a silicon source, and purging gaseous materials subsequent to depositing the layer. Further, the method can include converting the layer into a sub-layer of silicon carbide in the presence of a carbon source, and purging other gaseous materials subsequent to converting the layer. The presence of the silicon source can be independent of the presence of the carbon source. In some embodiments, dopants, such as n-type dopants, can be introduced during the formation of the epitaxial layer of silicon carbide. | 02-24-2011 |
Herbert Barry Harrison, Caloundra AU
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20100149852 | CHARGE RETENTION STRUCTURES AND TECHNIQUES FOR IMPLEMENTING CHARGE CONTROLLED RESISTORS IN MEMORY CELLS AND ARRAYS OF MEMORY - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductors and semiconductor fabrication techniques, and more particularly, to devices, integrated circuits, memory cells and arrays, and methods to use silicon carbide structures to retain amounts of charge indicative of a resistive state in, for example, a charge-controlled resistor of a memory cell. In some embodiments, a memory cell comprises a silicon carbide structure including a charge reservoir configured to store an amount of charge carriers constituting a charge cloud. The amount of charge carriers in the charge cloud can represent a data value. Further, the memory cell includes a resistive element in communication with the charge reservoir and is configured to provide a resistance as a function of the amount of charge carriers in the charge reservoir. The charge reservoir is configured to modulate the size of the charge cloud to change the data value. | 06-17-2010 |
20110272707 | SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF FORMING FILM STRUCTURES TO FACILITATE SILICON CARBIDE EPITAXY - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductors and semiconductor fabrication techniques, and more particularly, to devices, integrated circuits, substrates, wafers and methods to form film structures to facilitate formation of silicon carbide epitaxy on a substrate, such as a silicon-based substrate. In some embodiments, a method of preparing a substrate for silicon carbide epitaxial layer formation can include forming an ultrathin layer of oxide that is configured to inhibit contaminants from interacting with a silicon-based substrate. Further, the method can include forming a carbonized film on the silicon-based substrate that is configured to inhibit contaminants from interacting with the silicon-based substrate. The carbonized film can be configured to be transitory as fabrication parameters are modified to form an epitaxial layer of silicon carbide. | 11-10-2011 |
20120056194 | BARRIER STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME TO FACILITATE SILICON CARBIDE EPITAXY AND SILICON CARBIDE-BASED MEMORY FABRICATION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductors and semiconductor fabrication techniques, and more particularly, to devices, integrated circuits, substrates, wafers and methods to form barrier structures to facilitate formation of silicon carbide epitaxy on a substrate, such as a silicon-based substrate, for fabricating various silicon carbide-based semiconductor devices, including silicon carbide-based memory elements and cells. In some embodiments, a semiconductor wafer includes a silicon substrate, a barrier-seed layer disposed over the silicon substrate, and a silicon carbide layer formed over the barrier-seed layer. The semiconductor wafer can be used to form a variety of SiC-based semiconductor devices. In one embodiment, a silicon carbide-based memory element is formed to include barrier-seed layer, multiple silicon carbide layers formed over the barrier-seed layer, and a dielectric layer formed over the multiple silicon carbide layers. | 03-08-2012 |
Herbert Barry Harrison, Golden Beach AU
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20110042686 | SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF FABRICATING DOPED EPITAXIAL SILICON CARBIDE STRUCTURES WITH SEQUENTIAL EMPHASIS - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductors and semiconductor fabrication techniques, and more particularly, to devices, integrated circuits, substrates, and methods to form silicon carbide structures, including doped epitaxial layers (e.g., P-doped silicon carbide epitaxial layers), by supplying sources of silicon and carbon with sequential emphasis. In some embodiments, a method of forming an epitaxial layer of silicon carbide can include depositing a layer in the presence of a silicon source, and purging gaseous materials subsequent to depositing the layer. Further, the method can include converting the layer into a sub-layer of silicon carbide in the presence of a carbon source and a dopant, and purging other gaseous materials. In some embodiments, the presence of the silicon source can be independent of the presence of the carbon source and/or the dopant. | 02-24-2011 |
Ian Ross Harrison, Port Kennedy AU
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20150135786 | FERTILIZER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Generally, the instant disclosure relates to fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the same. More specifically, the instant disclosure relates to blast suppressant and/or blast resistant ammonium nitrate fertilizer compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same. | 05-21-2015 |
Jeffrey Norwood Harrison, Carlingford AU
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20150198960 | LOW-POWER LOW-DROPOUT VOLTAGE REGULATORS WITH HIGH POWER SUPPLY REJECTION AND FAST SETTLING PERFORMANCE - A low-power low-dropout (LDO) voltage regulator device includes an error amplifier, a level-shifter circuit, and an NMOS pass transistor. The error amplifier compares a sampled portion of a regulated output voltage of the LDO voltage regulator with a reference voltage and generates an error signal. The level-shifter circuit is coupled to the error amplifier. The NMOS pass transistor provides the regulated output voltage with low dropout operation. The level-shifter circuit can shift a voltage level of the error signal to facilitate the low dropout operation of the NMOS pass transistor. | 07-16-2015 |
Ken Harrison, Queensland AU
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20090261278 | Apparatus for Controlling Fluid Flow - An apparatus for controlling fluid flow comprising a main chamber having an inlet and an outlet, a control member movable between a start position where the outlet is open and a finish position where the outlet is at least partially closed, an urging means for urging the control member to the start position and trickle means for allowing a trickle of fluid to exit the outlet when the control member is in the finish position. | 10-22-2009 |
Kenneth Harrison, Sunshine AU
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20100175222 | Swivel Castor Braking System - A swivel castor assembly, includes a body having at least one rotatable wheel engageable with a floor or ground surface below the body, a brake actuable to brake or prevent rotation of the wheel, and an element for mounting the body such that it is able to swivel about a generally upright axis. A head is adapted to be mounted to prevent or restrict its rotation about the upright axis. A brake activator is mounted to the head for movement between a braking position in which it activates the brake, a neutral position in which the brake is inactive and the body is not prevented from swivelling about the upright axis, and a direction-lock position in which the body may be swivelled to one of plural selectable orientations with respect to the head at each of which the body is locked against swivelling but the brake is inactive. | 07-15-2010 |
Leonard Charles Harrison, Melbourne AU
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20140308209 | Soluble Mediator - The present disclosure relates to a soluble CD52 glycoprotein and its use in treating diseases regulated by effector T-cells, for example autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes. The present disclosure also relates to fusion proteins comprising the soluble glycoprotein, to cells expressing high levels of CD52, and to diagnostic methods based on the detection of CD52 expression levels in a subject. | 10-16-2014 |
20150259412 | Soluble Mediator - The present disclosure relates to the use of a soluble CD52 glycoprotein in treating diseases regulated by effector T-cells, for example sepsis or multiple sclerosis. The present disclosure also relates to diagnostic methods based on the detection of CD52 expression levels in a subject. | 09-17-2015 |
Leslie Mervyn Harrison, Hocking AU
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20080257139 | Method of manufacturing ammunition - A method of manufacturing ammunition | 10-23-2008 |
20090145320 | Projectile - A projectile ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090178585 | Projectile - A projectile ( | 07-16-2009 |
20110192309 | Projectile - A projectile ( | 08-11-2011 |
Mark Barrington John Harrison, Surrey Hills AU
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20150039707 | DOCUMENT PROCESSING - The disclosure concerns systems and methods for extracting data from documents. A computer receives a message from a sender. The message has the electronic document and an electronic address of the sender. Based on the address of the sender the computer selects a map that comprises location data of data fields and determines values of the data fields by extracting data from the electronic document using the location data of the selected map. Since the computer selects the map based on the address of the sender the computer does not need to rely on the content of the electronic document to select the correct map to use, which makes the selection less prone to errors and the method can be used with existing email systems. | 02-05-2015 |
Oscar Harrison, Balcatta AU
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20150345556 | FLUID BEARINGS - The present invention provides improvements to a fluid bearing ( | 12-03-2015 |
Rosemary Sharon Harrison, Bondi Junction AU
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20130157928 | NOCICEPTIN MIMETICS - The present invention relates to nociceptin peptide mimetics that have α-helical structures and bind to and modulate the opioid receptor-like-1 (ORL-1) receptor. The peptide mimetics are constrained cyclic nociceptin analogues which have either agonist or antagonist activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nociceptin peptide mimetics and methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition ameliorated by modulating the ORL-1 receptor are also described. | 06-20-2013 |
Simon James Harrison, Melbourne AU
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20130171141 | COMBINATION OF HDAC INHIBITORS WITH THROMBOCYTOPENIA DRUGS - The invention relates to a combination which comprises: | 07-04-2013 |
Steven Harrison, Coorparoo AU
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20100257785 | SLIDE HANDLE - A louvre window actuation system for a louvre window having a plurality of louvre blades and at least one operating bar associated with each of the louvre blades for movement thereof, the actuation system including a slidable handle movable between a closed condition in which the plurality of louvre blades are closed and a number of open conditions wherein the plurality of louvre blades are at least partially open wherein the slidable handle is operatively associated with the at least one operating bar to actuate the plurality of louvre blades. | 10-14-2010 |
Stuart Harrison, Dandenong South AU
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20090152008 | MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods. | 06-18-2009 |
20090152010 | MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods. | 06-18-2009 |
20090152012 | MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods. | 06-18-2009 |
20120241221 | MICROTUNNELLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A microtunnelling apparatus and system that includes an external drive system having rotational and linear thrust drive means, a drill head section having drill rotor and drill rod and connecting to intermediate drill rods allowing extension of the boring hole created by the drill head section driven by the drive system. The drill head includes a modular construction having a plurality of circular disc like elements, a bearing module, a steering module, a spacer module, and a mounting module, for axial alignment and abutment and mounting within a cylindrical steering shell. Directional steering of the drill head includes a plurality of substantially radially extending channels in steering module, each with an hydraulically movable protuberance movable by control means to redirect the outer steering casing and thereby redirect the drill head section mounted on the distal end of the drill rods. | 09-27-2012 |
Stuart Harrison, Clyde AU
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20100206635 | Tunneling Apparatus Including Vacuum and Method of Use - The present disclosure relates to a tunneling apparatus including a pipe string having a distal end and a proximal end. The pipe string includes a plurality of pipe-sections connected end-to end. The pipe string also includes a cutting head coupled to a distal-most one of the pipe-sections. The pipe string defines a vacuum passage that extends through the pipe string from the proximal end to the distal end of the pipe string. A source of vacuum is in fluid communication with the vacuum passage for drawing cuttings through the vacuum passage. A blockage sensor can be used for sensing whether a precursor blockage condition exists within the vacuum passage. A source of air pressure can be used to force air distally through the pipe string to assist in moving cuttings proximally through the vacuum passage. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206636 | Backreamer for a Tunneling Apparatus - The present disclosure relates to a backreamer including a distal end configured for connection to product and a proximal end configured for attachment to a distal end of a drill string. The backreamer includes a backreaming cutter having a cutting side that faces toward the proximal end of the backreamer. The backreamer also includes a proximal assembly that extends between the proximal end of the backreamer and the backreaming cutter. The proximal assembly defines a vacuum passage for removing material cut by the backreaming cutter. The backreamer further includes a drive stem for transferring torque to the backreaming cutter for rotating the backreaming cutter. The drive stem is rotatably supported within the proximal assembly such that the drive stem and the backreaming cutter are rotatable relative to the proximal assembly. The backreamer additionally includes a distal assembly that extends between the backreaming cutter and the distal end of the backreamer. The distal assembly includes a vacuum blocking plate positioned distally with respect to the backreaming cutter. The backreaming cutter and the drive stem are rotatable relative to the vacuum blocking plate. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206637 | Cutting Unit for a Tunneling Apparatus - The present disclosure relates to a cutting component for a tunneling apparatus. The cutting component includes a cutting unit main body having a front cutting side and a rear side. The cutting unit main body includes a hub portion defining a socket providing a torque transfer interface. The socket extends through the hub portion in a rear-to-front orientation and has an open end at least at the rear side of the cutting unit main body. The cutting unit main body defines an axis about which the cutting unit main body is rotated during cutting. The axis extends through a central region of the socket in the rear-to-front orientation. The cutting unit main body also including a plurality of cutting arms connected to the hub portion. The cutting arms project generally radially outwardly from the axis. | 08-19-2010 |
20100230171 | Drill Head for a Tunneling Apparatus - The present disclosure relates to a tunneling apparatus including a drill head having a main body and a drive stem rotatably mounted within the main body. The main body defines a vacuum passage offset from the drive stem that extends through the main body from a proximal end to a distal end of the main body. The tunneling apparatus also includes an axial bearing structure for transferring axial load between the drive stem and the main body of the drill head. The axial bearing structure is proximally offset from the distal end of the main body of the drill head. The tunneling apparatus further includes a first radial bearing structure for transferring radial load between the drive stem and the main body of the drill head. The first radial bearing structure is positioned between the axial bearing structure and the distal end of the main body of the drill head and is distally offset from the axial bearing structure. | 09-16-2010 |
20130008723 | DRILLING APPARATUS WITH SHUTTER - The present disclosure relates to a drilling apparatus including a cutting unit defining at least one through-hole that provides fluid communication between a distal side and a proximal side of the cutting unit. The cutting unit includes a plurality of cutting elements at the distal side of the cutting unit. The cutting unit also includes a shutter for selectively opening and blocking the through-hole of the cutting unit. | 01-10-2013 |
20140219725 | TUNNELING APPARATUS - A tunneling apparatus includes a drill head and a steering shell. The drill head includes a main body having a distal end and an oppositely disposed proximal end. The steering shell is disposed at the distal end of the drill head and is moveable relative to the main body of the drill head. The drill head includes structure that assists in maintaining a precise line even in soft drilling conditions. | 08-07-2014 |
Stuart Douglas Harrison, Traralgon AU
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20140318219 | Method for Accelerated Testing of a Membrane Module - A method of accelerated testing of a membrane module for resistance to cyclic stress during operation of an industrial membrane separation process comprising loading at least one membrane module into a test cell of a test plant; conducting said industrial membrane separation process while subjecting said membrane module to cyclic stresses during a plurality of membrane operating cycles, each cycle being of significantly lesser duration than used for operation of said industrial membrane separation process in an operating plant; and testing said membrane module for component failure caused by said cyclic stresses. | 10-30-2014 |
Stuart Ronald Harrison, Rye AU
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20100065331 | AUGER BORING MACHINE - The present disclosure relates to an auger boring machine for boring through the earth. The auger boring machine includes a cutting head for engaging a working face of the earth to cut a bore. The cutting head is rotatable about a drive axis so as to cut the earth at the working face. The auger boring machine further includes an auger that is rotatable about the drive axis for transporting spoil resulting from the operation of the cutting head away from the cutting head. Additionally, the auger boring machine includes a casing housing the auger which is urged to move into the bore behind the cutting head. The cutting head and the auger are movable along the drive axis relative to the casing. Furthermore, the auger boring machine includes a steering member positioned near the cutting head for directing movement of the casing into the bore in a steered direction transverse to the drive axis. | 03-18-2010 |
Stuart Ronald Harrison, Clyde AU
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20110266062 | LATCHING CONFIGURATION FOR A MICROTUNNELING APPARATUS - A drill rod is disclosed. The drill rod includes a casing assembly defining a length that extends axially between a first end and an opposite second end of the drill rod, and a drive shaft rotatably mounted within the casing assembly. The drive shaft extends axially along the drill rod generally from the first end of the casing assembly to the second end of the casing assembly. The drill rod also includes latching pins at the first end of the drill rod and latching pin receivers at the second end of the drill rod. The drill rod further includes latches provided adjacent the latching pin receivers. The latches are movable between latching and non-latching positions. The latches move along an orientation of movement then the latches between the latching and non-latching positions. The drill rod may also include biasing structures that apply retention forces to the latches for retaining the latches in the non-latching position. The retention forces have at least components that extend in directions perpendicular to the orientation of movement of the latches. The drill rod may further include cam arms for moving the latches into a latching position and for retaining the latches in a latching position. | 11-03-2011 |