Thompson, GB
Adrian Dominic Thompson, Sussex GB
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20100162185 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGN - A system for optimising electronic circuits to be designed has two parts or phases, a training phase | 06-24-2010 |
Alan Thompson, Dunfermline GB
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20110008813 | ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - An assay method and device can perform at least one (e.g., at least two) assays on a single aliquot of a sample liquid. The device can mix a sample liquid with assay reagents including magnetically susceptible particles. The device is configured to create a sample liquid-air interface with the sample liquid. The magnetically susceptible particles can be located (via an applied magnetic field) at the liquid-air interface when a second liquid contacts the interface to form a liquid-liquid interface. The magnetic particles travel across the liquid:liquid interface to the second liquid. The magnetically susceptible particles are configured to transport an analyte across the interface into the second liquid. An assay for the analyte is performed in the second liquid. An assay for another analyte can also be performed in the sample liquid. | 01-13-2011 |
Alan Thompson, Isle Of Wight GB
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20100045563 | Deployable panel structure for an array antenna - A deployable panel structure for an array antenna comprising a first and a second set of panels hinged together for deployment between a folded configuration for stowage and an elongate unfolded configuration; wherein the panels of said first set are hinged together about a plurality of spaced-apart axes which are transverse to an elongate axis of the unfolded structure and the panels of said second set are hinged to panels of the first set about lengthwise axes parallel to said elongate axis of the unfolded structure; and wherein the number and arrangement of the panels is such that a width of the unfolded structure, measured transversely of its elongate extent, is less at one or both of its ends than the width of its middle portion | 02-25-2010 |
Ambrose C. T. Thompson, Aylesbury GB
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20100014697 | Shaped Loudspeaker - A driver for a loudspeaker is mounted in an opening in an acoustic surface, for example a horn, and has a piston shaped to conform to the shape of the acoustic surface. This ensures that the presence of the driver does not disrupt the acoustic properties of the desired shape of the acoustic surface. Preferably the piston is made of closed cell foam and is attached directly to the coil holder of the driver unit. | 01-21-2010 |
20100246839 | SPEAKER CONFIGURATION - A method of configuring an array of speaker elements is disclosed. The method computes a sound that pressure level at various points in the venue and is evaluated by various objective functions. The configuration of a candidate array is changed, for example by the orientation or position of the speakers and the sound field is recalculated. The process is then iterated until an acceptable configuration is found. The real physical array of speakers is then configured in that manner. The method also provides a 3D plot of the sound pressure level displayed against freguency and position in the venue. | 09-30-2010 |
20120106767 | SHAPED LOUDSPEAKER - A driver for a loudspeaker is mounted in an opening in an acoustic surface, for example a horn, and has a piston shaped to conform to the shape of the acoustic surface. This ensures that the presence of the driver does not disrupt the acoustic properties of the desired shape of the acoustic surface. Preferably the piston is made of closed cell foam and is attached directly to the coil holder of the driver unit. | 05-03-2012 |
20140348355 | SPEAKER CONFIGURATION - A method of configuring an array of speaker elements is disclosed. The method computes a sound pressure level at various points in the venue and that is evaluated by various objective functions. The configuration of the array is changed, for example by the orientation or position of the speakers and the sound field is recalculated. The process is then iterated until an acceptable configuration is found. The real physical array of speakers is then configured in that manner. The method also provides a 3D plot of the sound pressure level displayed against frequency and position in the venue. | 11-27-2014 |
Andrew H. Thompson, Cambridge GB
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20110143951 | MASS MARKERS AND METHODS - The invention describes compounds useful for labelling molecules of interest (i.e. analytes), particularly biomolecules such as peptides, proteins, oligonucleotides and nucleic acids, and also methods for analysing, detecting and/or isolating these labelled molecules using mass spectrometry. The compound in one aspect is a mass marker for labelling of an analyte detectable by mass spectrometry such as neutral loss mass spectroscopy, in which the mass marker comprises a neutral loss mass modifier linked via a first collision cleavable linker to a reactive group having reactive functionality for attachment to the analyte. The neutral loss mass modifier upon cleavage from the analyte during mass spectroscopy is uncharged. | 06-16-2011 |
20110172115 | CHARACTERISING PLANAR SAMPLES BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - The present invention is directed to probes and methods for the imaging of specimens such as tissue samples or other biological specimens or arrays using mass spectrometry (MS). In one aspect, there is provided a method for analysing a specimen comprising the steps of contacting the specimen with probe molecules each of which includes one or more mass tags coupled to each probe molecule via a first cleavable linker, contacting the specimen with a Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption lonisation (MALDI) matrix or similar material, irradiating a portion of the specimen with a laser beam to release ions from the specimen, selecting released ions with mass-to-charge ratios corresponding to the mass tags or derivatives of the mass tags, and recording the amount and type of ions selected together with the location of the portion of the specimen. The irradiation, selection and recording steps are then repeated on a different portion of the specimen. | 07-14-2011 |
Andrew ...nmi Thompson, York GB
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20100198225 | SHAPE MEMORY SPINE JACK - The present invention relates to a method of repairing vertebral bodies and of controlling vertebral height augmentation. In particular, the invention relates to a spine jack and more particularly to a spine jack comprising shape memory material for use in the method of repair. | 08-05-2010 |
Arlene Thompson, Iverness GB
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20110162978 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A SUBSTANTIALLY HEMATOCRIT INDEPENDENT ANALYTE CONCENTRATION - A method and system is provided to allow for determination of substantially Hematocrit independent analyte concentration. In one example, an analyte measurement system is provided that includes a test strip and a test meter. The test strip includes a reference electrode and a working electrode, in which the working electrode is coated with a reagent layer. The test meter includes an electronic circuit and a signal processor. The electronic circuit applies a plurality of voltages to the reference electrode and the working electrode over respective durations. The signal processor is configured to determine a substantially hematocrit-independent concentration of the analyte from a plurality of current values as measured by the processor upon application of a plurality of test voltages to the reference and working electrodes over a plurality of durations interspersed with rest voltages lower than the test voltages being applied to the electrodes. | 07-07-2011 |
Barbara Thompson, Grantham Linconshire GB
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20120022417 | Harness - A harness ( | 01-26-2012 |
Carl Thompson, Ludlow GB
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20090145258 | Steering Column Assembly - A steering column assembly having an adjustable shroud comprises a fixed portion arranged to be secured to a body of a vehicle and a moving portion which can be moved telescopically relative to the fixed portion, a clamp mechanism which releasably fixes the moving portion in position relative the vehicle body, the clamp mechanism being movable between a first, unclamped, position in which the fixed portion and the moving portion can move relative to one another and a second, clamped, position in which the fixed portion and the moving portion are prevented from relative movement, and a lock mechanism, wherein the assembly is so arranged that when the clamp mechanism is in the first position the lock mechanism limits a range of movement of the moving portion relative to the fixed portion at least in a collapse direction by providing a path for collapse forces from the moving portion through the lock mechanism to the fixed portion, and when the clamp mechanism is in the second position the lock mechanism permits additional telescopic movement of the moving portion towards the fixed portion beyond the limited range of movement by removing the force path. | 06-11-2009 |
Carl Thompson, Coventry GB
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20100242664 | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY - A steering column assembly comprises an inner tube and an outer tube that surrounds the inner tube along at least part of its length, in a relaxed condition the outer tube being a relatively loose fit around the inner tube, an elongate slot in the outer tube which can be at least partially closed by applying a load either side of the slot to cause a reduction in the internal diameter of the tube, a pair of flanges which are fixed to the tube on opposing sides of the slot, and a clamp mechanism which connects one flange to the other, the clamp mechanism being movable between a clamped position in which it applies a clamping force to the flanges that acts to reduce the width of the slot and so tightens the outer tube around the inner tube, and an unclamped position in which the clamping force is reduced to permit the flanges to move away from one another as the tube returns towards its relaxed condition. It further comprises a catch which is secured at one end to one of the flanges and catches a part of the other flange at its other end, the catch preventing movement of the flanges beyond a position in which the inner diameter of the outer tube is equal to a predetermined maximum value. | 09-30-2010 |
Caroline Rachel Thompson, Cheshire GB
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20090124604 | 4-OXOQUINAZOLIN-3-YL BENZAMIDE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CYTOKINE DISEASES - The invention concerns a compound of the Formula (I) wherein m is 1-2 and each R | 05-14-2009 |
20100152169 | 4-OXOQUINAZOLIN-3-YL BENZAMIDE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CYTOKINE DISEASES - The invention concerns a compound of the Formula (I) wherein m is 1-2 and each R | 06-17-2010 |
Chris Thompson, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne GB
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20080262963 | System and method for developing innovations through establishment of corporate entities - A method of developing a product idea through establishment of a corporate entity is disclosed. The method comprises screening one or more new product ideas against a number of predetermined criteria to identify a filtered product idea which meets the predetermined criteria, establishing a portfolio corporate entity having share capital, assigning intellectual property rights in the filtered product idea to the portfolio corporate entity, and controlling the portfolio corporate entity while the filtered product idea is subject to product development. | 10-23-2008 |
Derek Frank Thompson, Essex GB
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20100163696 | BRACKET - The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of a bracket ( | 07-01-2010 |
Ewan F. Thompson, Derby GB
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20100040472 | Annulus filler - An annulus filler ( | 02-18-2010 |
20100077832 | Artificial bird projectiles for simulating bird strike events - An artificial bird projectile is provided for simulating bird strike events. The projectile has a solid foam phase and a gel or liquid phase. The gel or liquid phase is supported by the foam phase. The projectile may be suitable for simulating bird strike events on aero gas turbine engines. | 04-01-2010 |
20120060594 | STRAIN INDICATOR FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT - A component for use in a gas turbine engine comprises an indicator operable to provide a visual indication when strain over a threshold value has been experienced by the component by transitioning from a rest state to an indication state on occurrence of strain above the threshold value. | 03-15-2012 |
Ewan Fergus Thompson, Derby GB
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20080203612 | MOULD LINING - Powder metallurgy techniques are utilised to form components and in particular titanium components in moulds. By the nature of the powder forming process, closed surfaces are created in the powder formed component, particularly when hot iso-static pressing techniques are utilised. In order to create surface texturing, and in particular entrant features, a mould lining is associated such that it reciprocates the shape of an underlying mould. The mould lining incorporates surface discontinuities such as holes, slots, spots or folds which result, once the moulded material is formed, in entrant features which can be utilised to enhance bonding through adhesives or other surface features beneficial to a component. | 08-28-2008 |
20150050150 | ANNULUS FILLER - An annulus filler, mounted to a rotor disc of a gas turbine engine and bridging the gap between two adjacent blades attached to the rotor disc, is disclosed. The annulus filler, formed from a polymer matrix composite material, includes an outer lid, defining an airflow surface for air drawn through the engine in an axial airflow direction, and a support structure, connectable to the rotor disc, to support the rear of the lid on the rotor disc. The support structure has two support walls extending from opposing lateral sides of the lid to an attachment strap for receiving a hook on the rotor disc, the attachment strap bridging the support walls. Under centrifugal loads, the opposing support walls resiliently deform. Each support wall has a concave rear edge. Each rear edge has a first curved section, a second curved section and a substantially straight section therebetween. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050151 | ANNULUS FILLER - An annulus filler is provided for mounting to a rotor disc of a gas turbine engine and bridging the gap between two adjacent blades attached to the rotor disc, The annulus filler has an outer lid which defines an airflow surface for air being drawn through the engine, the lid having a leading edge and a trailing edge in an axial airflow direction. The annulus filler further has a support arrangement which is connectable to the rotor disc. The support arrangement includes a first engageable portion at the leading edge of the lid and a second engageable portion at the trailing edge of the lid. The engageable portions engage in use with respective adjacent parts of the gas turbine engine, and have respective galvanic corrosion barriers, which prevent or reduce galvanic corrosion between the material of the lid and the respective adjacent engine parts. | 02-19-2015 |
Geoffrey Thompson, West Yorkshire GB
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20110186077 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM AN ANTENNA - Debris removal systems and methods are operable to remove debris, such as snow, from a surface. An exemplary embodiment has a wiper blade configured to remove debris from a surface in response to a movement of the wiper blade; a spring coupled to the wiper blade, wherein the spring is configured to store potential energy as the spring is biased from a relaxed position to a biased position; and a motor coupled to the spring, wherein the motor is configured to convert received electrical power into mechanical power that biases the spring. The spring is released from the biased position to release the stored potential energy as the spring returns to the relaxed position. The released potential energy from the spring is converted to mechanical energy that moves the wiper blade. | 08-04-2011 |
Geoffrey Thompson, Keighley GB
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20110179455 | DYNAMIC QoS IN A NETWORK DISTRIBUTING STREAMED CONTENT - In a home network a number of receiving devices are connected to receive streamed audio visual content from one or more sources by way of a network hub. One source is a set top box, having a hard disc drive, which provides a real time broadcast stream, stream | 07-21-2011 |
20110206342 | RECORDING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for recording transmitted data items, and particularly television and radio programmes. The data items are received at one or more inputs along with ID data identifying the transmitted data items and the programme series to which the data item belongs. An input interface receives input indicating whether one or more received transmitted data items have been viewed or recorded by a user and a processor generates values for ranking the series to which each of the received data items belong based upon the received input. Subsequently received transmitted data items are stored in a storage device based on the generated values, the stored data items belonging to a series for which a value has been generated. | 08-25-2011 |
20140248037 | RECORDING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for recording transmitted data items, and particularly television and radio programmes. The data items are received at one or more inputs along with ID data identifying the transmitted data items and the programme series to which the data item belongs. An input interface receives input indicating whether one or more received transmitted data items have been viewed or recorded by a user and a processor generates values for ranking the series to which each of the received data items belong based upon the received input. Subsequently received transmitted data items are stored in a storage device based on the generated values, the stored data items belonging to a series for which a value has been generated. | 09-04-2014 |
Glen P. Thompson, Bradford GB
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20080287576 | LOW DENSITY ORIENTED POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH INERT INORGANIC FILLER - An oriented polymer composition containing thirty to 95 weight-percent inert inorganic filler and a continuous phase of at least one orientable polymer contains void spaces due to cavitation and has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter, a flexural modulus of 1.4 gigapascals or more, cross section dimensions all greater than 1.5 millimeters, a delamination force value of 44.5 Newtons (ten pounds force) or more and little or no blowing agent. | 11-20-2008 |
20100301511 | LOW DENSITY ORIENTED POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH INERT INORGANIC FILLER - An oriented polymer composition containing thirty to 95 weight-percent inert inorganic filler and a continuous phase of at least one orientable polymer contains void spaces due to cavitation and has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter, a flexural modulus of 1.4 gigapascals or more, cross section dimensions all greater than 1.5 millimeters, a delamination force value of 44.5 Newtons (ten pounds force) or more and little or no blowing agent. | 12-02-2010 |
20120121879 | LOW DENSITY ORIENTED POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH INERT INORGANIC FILLER - An oriented polymer composition containing thirty to 95 weight-percent inert inorganic filler and a continuous phase of at least one orientable polymer contains void spaces due to cavitation and has a density of less than 0.8 grams per cubic centimeter, a flexural modulus of 1.4 gigapascals or more, cross section dimensions all greater than 1.5 millimeters, a delamination force value of 44.5 Newtons (ten pounds force) or more and little or no blowing agent. | 05-17-2012 |
20140162046 | LOW DENSITY ORIENTED POLYMER COMPOSITION WITH INERT INORGANIC FILLER - An article of manufacture comprising a polymer composition, having 30 wt % or more and 95 wt % or less inert inorganic filler, that is oriented by the steps of conditioning the polymer composition to a drawing temperature of at least 15° C. and approximately 40° C. below a softening temperature of the polymer composition; and drawing the polymer composition though a drawing die at a drawing rate of at least 0.25 m/min and with a nominal draw ratio of 1.25 or more and 8 or less to produce the article of manufacture made of the oriented polymer composition. | 06-12-2014 |
Glen Peter Thompson, Bradford GB
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20110097524 | Process for Making Opaque Polyester Film - The invention relates to a process for making an opaque and glossy film from a thermoplastic polyester composition, comprising the steps of a) extruding the polyester composition through a slot die, and quenching to form a substantially amorphous film having a crystallinity of at most 5%; b) rapidly heating the amorphous film to a drawing temperature in the range from T | 04-28-2011 |
20110135221 | Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container - The invention relates to a Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) having a body made of flexible woven fabric, and integral handling devices, wherein the fabric is woven from opaque oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) strips having a density of from 500 to 1300 kg/m | 06-09-2011 |
Hazel Thompson, Welwyn GB
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20100093083 | LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION OF STEM CELLS - Methods for large-scale production of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, are provided. Also provided are methods for large-scale production of differentiated cells derived from stem cells and use of stem cells or the differentiated progeny thereof in assays. | 04-15-2010 |
Ian D. Thompson, London GB
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20110117523 | ABRASIVE AGENTS - The present invention relates to the use of a polyalkenoate acid, such as polyacrylic acid or polymaleic acid, in the manufacture of an air abrasive agent for use in conditioning dental tissue, methods of using such air abrasive agents, dental compositions comprising a polyalkenoate acid, air abrasive agents comprising a polyalkenoate acid and at least one of a bioactive glass, a glycine salt, baking soda and alumina, methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis using an air abrasive agent comprising a polyalkenoate acid. | 05-19-2011 |
James Edwin Jerome Thompson, Hursley GB
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20110282878 | GENERATING A TAXONOMY FOR DOCUMENTS FROM TAG DATA - A method and system for generating a taxonomy for documents from tag data are provided. The method includes obtaining tag data in the form of tags on documents with tag weightings for a document and clustering the tags using the tag weightings for documents, wherein each cluster is an identified subject. The documents are associated with each identified subject and the subjects are compared to identifying relationships between subjects to build a taxonomy of subjects. A tag weighting for a document is the number of times the tag is applied to the document with a user rating of the relevance of the tag to the document. The steps are carried out automatically without user intervention. | 11-17-2011 |
James Robert Thompson, Warwickshire GB
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20110171443 | SEALED SWITCHABLE GLAZING - The invention discloses a functional film assembly comprising a functional film having at least one active layer laminated between first and second planar electrode layers. At least a portion of the edge region of the functional film is sealed by a sealing member. Preferably, the sealing member comprises a strip of polymer film material having on one surface a first strip-like region of adhesive material adjacent a first edge of the strip of polymer film material, and a second strip-like region of adhesive material adjacent a second edge of the strip of polymer film material. There is an adhesive-free region between the first and second strip-like regions of adhesive material, which is positioned coincident with the active layer of the functional film. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeff Thompson, Cheltenham GB
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20100001712 | System for and Method of Detecting a Buried Conductor - A system for detecting a buried conductor comprises a transmitter for producing an alternating test current in the buried conductor and a receiver for detecting an electromagnetic field produced by the test current in the buried conductor. A communication link is provided between the receiver and the transmitter. The receiver measures the signal to noise ratio, SNR, of the electromagnetic field produced by the test current and if the SNR is below a threshold then the receiver controls the transmitter to set frequency and/or power characteristics of the test current. | 01-07-2010 |
Jeremy Peter Thompson, Somerset GB
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20110038648 | METHOD OF REMOVING THE IMAGING DRUM OF A LASER AND PRINTER IMAGING CARTRIDGE - A method of removing the imaging drum ( | 02-17-2011 |
Jon Thompson, Bristol GB
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20120091190 | CARTON WITH HANDLE - A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises at least one bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to at least one bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, and a top panel foldably connected to at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. A handle comprises at least one handle flap foldably connected to the top panel at a fold line. The at least one handle flap has a first width corresponding to a maximum width of the last least one handle flap. The top panel has a second width corresponding to a minimum distance between a first edge and a second edge of the top panel. The first width is less than the second width. | 04-19-2012 |
Jonathan Thompson, Leeds GB
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20100152860 | ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A HIP JOINT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - An assembly for use in a hip joint replacement procedure which comprises a stem part for location in the intramedullary cavity of a femur, having a tapered spigot at one end, and a head part having a bearing surface defined by a part of a sphere, and a tapered bore formed in it in which the spigot is a snug fit so that the tapered surfaces of the spigot and the socket are in surface to surface contact. The distance from (i) the point on the tapered surface of the spigot at or towards its free end at which the tapered surface thereof no longer contacts the tapered surface of the bore, to (ii) the centre of the sphere which is defined by the bearing surface measured from the said point on the spigot parallel to the axis of the spigot towards the intramedullary cavity, when the spigot is received in the bore in the head part, is at least about 5 mm, with the said point on the tapered surface of the spigot being located between the centre of the sphere and the bearing surface of the head part. | 06-17-2010 |
20100179664 | INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN A JOINT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - An instrument for use in a joint replacement procedure comprises a head part which corresponds to the head of an orthopaedic joint component, in which the head part has a bore formed in it, and a connector for connecting the head part to a stem part of the orthopaedic joint component, which is intended for location in the intramedullary cavity of a bone. The connector can be fitted into the bore in the head part in one of a plurality of angular orientations. It comprises a body part and a trigger which can be moved relative to the body part between an unlocked position in which the connector can be moved relative to the head part between different ones of the plurality of angular orientations and a locked position in which the connector is restrained against such movement. | 07-15-2010 |
Julia Elizabeth Thompson, Whittlesford GB
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20100104563 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND IL-18 AND METHODS OF INHIBITING IL-18 ACTIVITY - Antibodies that bind human interleukin-18 (hIL-18) are provided, in particular antibodies that bind epitope(s) of human IL-18. The antibodies can be, for example, entirely human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, or monoclonal antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-18 and neutralize hIL-18 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-18 and for inhibiting hIL-18 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-18 activity is detrimental. | 04-29-2010 |
20110008357 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND IL-18 AND METHODS OF INHIBITING IL-18 ACTIVITY - Antibodies that bind human interleukin-18 (hIL-18) are provided, in particular antibodies that bind epitope(s) of human IL-18. The antibodies can be, for example, entirely human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, or monoclonal antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-18 and neutralize hIL-18 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-18 and for inhibiting hIL-18 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-18 activity is detrimental. | 01-13-2011 |
20130101595 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND IL-18 AND METHODS OF INHIBITING IL-18 ACTIVITY - Antibodies that bind human interleukin-18 (hIL-18) are provided, in particular antibodies that bind epitope(s) of human IL-18. The antibodies can be, for example, entirely human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, or monoclonal antibodies. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-18 and neutralize hIL-18 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Method of making and method of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-18 and for inhibiting hIL-18 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-18 activity is detrimental. | 04-25-2013 |
Julie Thompson, Northamptonshire GB
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20090098020 | Binding Assay - A binding assay product ( | 04-16-2009 |
Katherine Mary Thompson, Bebington GB
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20100266521 | Stabilized Cationic Ammonium Compounds and Compositions Comprising the Same - Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds. | 10-21-2010 |
20120295983 | Stabilized Cationic Ammonium Compounds for Topical Compositions - Stabilized cationic ammonium compounds are described. The compounds are stabilized with metal chelators that impede the generation of nitrogen comprising groups from the cationic ammonium compounds. | 11-22-2012 |
Keith Paul Thompson, Cambridge GB
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20100025429 | Three Seal Sachet With A Dispensing Device - A three seal sachet and method of manufacturing the sachet. The sachet includes a film having first and second longitudinal sheet edges and opposed first and second sheet faces. The film is folded to form opposed first and second sachet faces where the film is sealed to itself along marginal portions of the first and second longitudinal sheet edges on the first sheet face thereby forming a tube with a longitudinal seal on the second sachet face. First and second transverse seals bond the film along the marginal portions of the first and second transverse edges of the sheet, thereby closing the tube at each end. The sachet also includes a dispensing device disposed on the first or second face. The disposed device includes a flange which is inserted into the first sachet face and secures the device to the sachet and a dispensing orifice enabling product to be dispensed from the sachet. | 02-04-2010 |
20140331867 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331868 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 11-13-2014 |
20140335239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 11-13-2014 |
Keith Stanley Thompson, Shropshire GB
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20090266754 | CAST ARTICLE AND A METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a cast article including a frame that in use of the article defines an aperture; and a further component that is in use retained moveably captive relative to the frame. The method casts the further component and respective first and second frame members, the further component and the frame members being securable together to form the article, and subsequently assembles the frame members and the further component together to form the article. A gully grate results from practicing the method. | 10-29-2009 |
Kim Thompson, Stirling GB
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20120036589 | VACCINE - The present invention is concerned with the development of a vaccine against | 02-09-2012 |
20120294948 | VACCINE - The present invention is concerned with the development of a vaccine against | 11-22-2012 |
20140294883 | VACCINE - The present invention is concerned with the development of a vaccine against | 10-02-2014 |
Kyla Merriom Thompson, Cambridge GB
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20090036435 | Pharmaceutical Compounds - The invention provides a combination of an ancillary agent and a compound having the formula (0): or salts or tautomers or N-oxides or solvates thereof; wherein the ancillary agent is selected from: a monoclonal antibody, an alkylating agent, an anticancer agent, a further CDK inhibitor and a hormone, hormone agonist, hormone antagonist or hormone modulating agent; X is a group R | 02-05-2009 |
20100166699 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMBINATIONS COMPRISING PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS PROTEIN KINASE MODULATORS - The invention provides a combination comprising an ancillary compound (e.g. one, two or more ancillary compounds) and a compound of the formula (I) having protein kinase B inhibiting activity: wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R | 07-01-2010 |
20110002879 | Combinations of Pyrazole Kinase Inhibitors - The invention provides a combination comprising a cytotoxic compound, a signalling inhibitor, an ancillary agent, or two or more further anti-cancer agents, and a compound having the formula (Ib): | 01-06-2011 |
Lavinia Caroline Thompson, South Staffs GB
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20100116447 | BLIND FOR A WINDOW - A black out blind ( | 05-13-2010 |
Lisa Rosemary Thompson, Kent GB
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20080312235 | Pyridine Derivatives - The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, to processes for the preparation of, intermediates used in the preparation of, and compositions containing such compounds and the uses of such compounds for the treatment of pain. | 12-18-2008 |
Lisa Rosemary Thompson, Sandwich GB
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20110207654 | PEPTIDE ANALOGUES - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) | 08-25-2011 |
20120329724 | PEPTIDE ANALOGUES - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) | 12-27-2012 |
Maria Giulia Thompson, Surrey GB
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20110142202 | Radiotherapy Apparatus - It is desirable to achieve a co-incident investigative kV source for a therapeutic MV source—a so-called “beams-eye-view” source. It has been suggested that bremsstrahlung radiation from an electron window be employed; we propose a practical structure for achieving this which can switch easily between a therapeutic beam and a beam-eye-view diagnostic beam capable of offering good image resolution. Such a radiation source comprises an electron gun, a pair of targets locatable in the path of a beam produced by the electron gun, one target of the pair being of a material with a lower atomic number than the other, and an electron absorber insertable into and withdrawable from the path of the beam. In a preferred form, the electron gun is within a vacuum chamber, and the pair of targets are located at a boundary of the vacuum chamber. The lower atomic number target can be Nickel and the higher atomic number target Copper and/or Tungsten. The electron absorber can be Carbon, and can be located within the primary collimator, or within one of a plurality of primary collimators interchangeably locatable in the path of the beam. Such a radiation source can be included within a radiotherapy apparatus, to which the present invention further relates. A flat panel imaging device for this source can be optimised for low energy x-rays rather than high energy; Caesium Iodide-based panels are therefore suitable. | 06-16-2011 |
Martin Thompson, Cambridgeshire GB
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20110085422 | MARINE SEISMIC SOURCE - A low frequency sound source has a radiating piston ( | 04-14-2011 |
20110170375 | MARINE SIREN SEISMIC SOURCE - A very low frequency marine seismic source has a reservoir of water ( | 07-14-2011 |
20140153359 | Marine Siren Seismic Source - A very low frequency marine seismic source has a reservoir of water ( | 06-05-2014 |
Martin Thompson, Histon Cambridgeshire GB
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20100174502 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING EXPOSURE TO VIBRATION - A portable instrument, described in GB2413189, is held between the fingers of one hand and measures the cumulative exposure of a worker to vibration. However, this instrument will not comfortably fit the hands of all workers There is also an administrative problem in administering the allocation of different instruments to respective workers at the beginning of a shift, recording the measurements at the end of a shift and ensuring that instruments are adequately charged. The problem is solved by using a docking station ( | 07-08-2010 |
Martin Thompson, Cambridge GB
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20110162906 | MARINE SEISMIC SOURCE - A marine seismic source comprises a housing having a central axis, an open end, and a closed end opposite the open end. In addition, the seismic source includes a piston extending coaxially through the open end of the housing. The piston is adapted to axially reciprocate relative to the housing. Further, the piston has a first end distal the housing and a second end disposed within the housing. | 07-07-2011 |
20110297476 | MARINE MECHANICAL SEISMIC SOURCE - A marine seismic source comprises a housing having a central axis, an open end, and a closed end opposite the open end. In addition, the source comprises a piston coaxially disposed within the housing. In addition, the source comprises a flywheel disposed within the housing and axially positioned between the closed end and the piston. The flywheel is configured to rotate about a rotational axis. Further, the source comprises a connecting rod moveably coupling the piston to the flywheel. The connecting rod has a first end pivotally coupled to the piston and a second end pivotally coupled to the flywheel. The second end of the connecting rod has a first position at a first distance measured radially from the rotational axis, and a second position at a second distance measured radially from the rotational axis. The first distance is less than the second distance. | 12-08-2011 |
Martin John Thompson, Birmingham GB
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20120169877 | RAIN DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rain detection apparatus includes a camera that views a surface and a processor that captures an image from the camera. The processor generates a signal indicative of rain on the surface from information contained in the captured image and optionally drives a surface cleaning apparatus in response thereto. The apparatus captures images focused at a plurality of distances. The processor includes an edge detector that detects edges visible in the captured image and a difference structure that calculates the difference between the number of edges visible between differing images. The edge detector disregards edges close to areas of light larger than the largest raindrop that is desired or expected to be detected. The apparatus optionally includes a backlight, and the difference in numbers of edges between frames with and without the backlight illuminated are used to distinguish between background features and rain on the surface. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169878 | RAIN DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rain detection apparatus includes a camera that views a surface and a processor that captures an image from the camera. The processor generates a signal indicative of rain on the surface from information contained in the captured image and optionally drives a surface cleaning apparatus in response thereto. The apparatus captures images focused at a plurality of distances. The processor includes an edge detector that detects edges visible in the captured image and a difference structure that calculates the difference between the number of edges visible between differing images. The edge detector disregards edges close to areas of light larger than the largest raindrop that is desired or expected to be detected. The apparatus optionally includes a backlight, and the difference in numbers of edges between frames with and without the backlight illuminated are used to distinguish between background features and rain on the surface. | 07-05-2012 |
20120182424 | RAIN DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A rain detection apparatus includes a camera that views a surface and a processor that captures an image from the camera. The processor generates a signal indicative of rain on the surface from information contained in the captured image and optionally drives a surface cleaning apparatus in response thereto. The apparatus captures images focused at a plurality of distances. The processor includes an edge detector that detects edges visible in the captured image and a difference structure that calculates the difference between the number of edges visible between differing images. The edge detector disregards edges close to areas of light larger than the largest raindrop that is desired or expected to be detected. The apparatus optionally includes a backlight, and the difference in numbers of edges between frames with and without the backlight illuminated are used to distinguish between background features and rain on the surface. | 07-19-2012 |
Martin Simon Thompson, Isle Of Wight GB
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20100045563 | Deployable panel structure for an array antenna - A deployable panel structure for an array antenna comprising a first and a second set of panels hinged together for deployment between a folded configuration for stowage and an elongate unfolded configuration; wherein the panels of said first set are hinged together about a plurality of spaced-apart axes which are transverse to an elongate axis of the unfolded structure and the panels of said second set are hinged to panels of the first set about lengthwise axes parallel to said elongate axis of the unfolded structure; and wherein the number and arrangement of the panels is such that a width of the unfolded structure, measured transversely of its elongate extent, is less at one or both of its ends than the width of its middle portion | 02-25-2010 |
Maurice William Thompson, Ross On Wye GB
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20100007507 | Electronic eye-pointing assisted alternative and augmented communications device - The present invention is electronic eye-pointing assisted alternative and augmented communications device that stores communicated characters in electronic memory and displays them on display panels on the device. The device has a library of phrases stored in electronic memory that can be called up and displayed using two character codes. The device can be connected to a computer to display the communicated characters on a large screen and to enable the device to be used as an input device for an application or to edit the library of phrases or change the language of use. | 01-14-2010 |
Maurice William Thompson, Herefordshire GB
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20100184124 | Detection of Bacteria or Somatic Cells in Organic Samples by ATP Based Luminescence - A method of testing an organic sample to provide an indication of the level of bacteria and/or number of somatic cells present in the sample, the method including collecting the sample and contacting the sample with a reagent which reacts with ATP to produce light emissions, and subsequently, at the beginning (O) of a measurement period (A, B), contacting the sample with an extractant in the presence of the reagent, the extractant rupturing cells present in the sample to release cell-bound ATP to react with the reagent to produce light emissions, and immediately after contacting the sample with the extractant, detecting the light emissions with a light detecting device ( | 07-22-2010 |
Nicola Thompson, Stevenage GB
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20110306655 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES INVOLVING INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to agents, and methods for identifying compounds, which agents and compounds result in the inhibition of the maturation of dendritic cells. In addition, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the use thereof in treating conditions that are characterized by maturation of dendritic cells including infections, allograft reactions, inflammation, allergic and autoimmune diseases, and cancer. | 12-15-2011 |
20120004160 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES INVOLVING INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to agents, and methods for identifying compounds, which agents and compounds result in the inhibition of the activation of macrophages. In addition, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the use thereof in treating conditions that are characterized by activation of macrophages including infections, allograft reactions, inflammation, allergic and autoimmune diseases, metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, tissue injury, and cancer. | 01-05-2012 |
20120035245 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES INVOLVING INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to agents, and methods for identifying compounds, which agents and compounds result in the stabilization of mast cells, in particular that inhibit mast cell degranulation. In addition, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the use thereof in treating conditions that are characterized by mast cell degranulation and/or inflammation, including allergic rhinitis. | 02-09-2012 |
Paul Thompson, Edinburgh GB
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20100066851 | Imaging Apparatus - Imaging apparatus comprises a projectile imaging device ( | 03-18-2010 |
Peter Thompson, Oxenhope GB
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20120086624 | Variable Transparency Heads Up Displays - A heads up display presents images to a user. A background is located behind the heads up display. The heads up display is operable to vary the transparency of the images such that images alone are viewable, the background is viewable through the images, or the background is viewable but the images are not. The heads up display may vary the transparency of the images by varying the transparency of a display screen. Alternatively, the heads up display may record the background using a visual recording element and may combine the recorded background with the images such to overlay the images over the recorded background. The, the display screen may display the images. Alternatively, the display screen may be a projection screen upon which an image projector projects the images. The heads up display may also include an illumination element that illuminates the background when not sufficiently illuminated. | 04-12-2012 |
Peter Thompson, Bath GB
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20090221307 | GROUP COMMUNICATIONS - The communications system is disclosed that includes a plurality of devices associated in a group. A server ( | 09-03-2009 |
20100091763 | Handling information - A communication method, for use with a telecommunications system, enables special communications to be routed to respective devices in a group of the devices by addressing the devices with a respective special identifier. The telecommunications system includes a network core and a plurality of subscriber devices registered with the network core. The core enables communications to be routed to the devices by a respective ID allocated to each device. The method further includes maintaining a store of the special identifier of each device in the group and a corresponding value derived from the ID. The method enables the special identifier of a device in the group to be obtained from the store by providing the store with the corresponding value derived from that device's ID. | 04-15-2010 |
Peter Thompson, Huddersfield GB
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20080240949 | Zero emissions reciprocating pump - A sealing system for a pump having a plunger includes a housing having an internal chamber adapted to receive a portion of the plunger. Primary and secondary seals are located within the internal chamber and adapted to sealingly engage the plunger. The primary seal communicates with the fluid being pumped. A barrier fluid chamber contains a barrier fluid in contact with the primary seal and the secondary seal. A pressure referencing device has an inlet port in communication with the pumped fluid and an outlet port providing fluid at a pressure magnitude equal to a peak pressure of the pumped fluid. A pressurizing device is in communication with the fluid at the peak pressure and the barrier fluid to maintain the barrier fluid pressure at a magnitude greater than the peak pressure of the pumped fluid such that the pumped fluid is restricted from leaking past the primary seal. | 10-02-2008 |
20100253007 | Zero Emissions Reciprocating Pump - A sealing system for a pump includes a housing having an internal chamber adapted to receive a portion of a plunger. A primary seal is translatable within the chamber in sealing relation with the housing. The primary seal includes first and second elastomeric members adapted to sealingly engage the plunger. The first and second elastomeric members are spaced apart from one another a distance greater than or equal to a maximum stroke of the plunger. A secondary seal is spaced apart from the primary seal and adapted to sealingly engage the plunger. A chamber contains a barrier fluid in contact with the primary seal and the secondary seal. A pressurizing device maintains a pressure of barrier fluid at a magnitude greater than a peak pressure of a fluid pumped by the plunger such that the pumped fluid is restricted from entering the barrier fluid chamber. | 10-07-2010 |
20100296952 | Zero Emissions Reciprocating Pump - A sealing system for a pump having a plunger includes a housing having an internal chamber adapted to receive a portion of the plunger. Primary and secondary seals are located within the internal chamber and adapted to sealingly engage the plunger. The primary seal communicates with the fluid being pumped. A barrier fluid chamber contains a barrier fluid in contact with the primary seal and the secondary seal. A pressure referencing device has an inlet port in communication with the pumped fluid and an outlet port providing fluid at a pressure magnitude equal to a peak pressure of the pumped fluid. A pressurizing device is in communication with the fluid at the peak pressure and the barrier fluid to maintain the barrier fluid pressure at a magnitude greater than the peak pressure of the pumped fluid such that the pumped fluid is restricted from leaking past the primary seal. | 11-25-2010 |
20100314835 | Zero Emissions Reciprocating Pump - A sealing system for a pump having a plunger includes a housing having an internal chamber adapted to receive a portion of the plunger. Primary and secondary seals are located within the internal chamber and adapted to sealingly engage the plunger. The primary seal communicates with the fluid being pumped. A barrier fluid chamber contains a barrier fluid in contact with the primary seal and the secondary seal. A pressure referencing device has an inlet port in communication with the pumped fluid and an outlet port providing fluid at a pressure magnitude equal to a peak pressure of the pumped fluid. A pressurizing device is in communication with the fluid at the peak pressure and the barrier fluid to maintain the barrier fluid pressure at a magnitude greater than the peak pressure of the pumped fluid such that the pumped fluid is restricted from leaking past the primary seal. | 12-16-2010 |
Phillip D. Thompson, Kent GB
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20120085085 | FLUID DOSING DEVICE - A mounting arrangement for attaching a pump arrangement to an exhaust pipe at a boss includes a delivery nozzle section and a remaining section including a pump body. The mounting arrangement includes a packing for supporting the pump body at the remaining section of the pump arrangement. | 04-12-2012 |
Raymond Thompson, Kent GB
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20110071337 | HEART ASSIST DEVICE - A ventricular assist device comprising a housing defining an interior space, at least two ports opening into said interior space, and at least one pump for pumping blood between the ports through said interior space, the ports and interior space providing a continuous blood flow path that is not interrupted by valves. | 03-24-2011 |
20130289335 | HEART ASSIST DEVICE - A ventricular assist device comprising a housing defining an interior space, at least two ports opening into said interior space, and at least one pump for pumping blood between the ports through said interior space, the ports and interior space providing a continuous blood flow path that is not interrupted by valves. | 10-31-2013 |
Richard Edgar Thompson, Monmouth GB
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20100078274 | PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM - A parking brake mechanism for an air-actuated disc brake includes an electrically powered actuator, an extensible device drivably connected to the electrically powered actuator and able to extend and retract and be held in place in an extended position to thereby apply a brake, and a resilient device arranged to act on the extensible device and maintain a desired level of force to be applied by the parking brake mechanism in the event of contraction of brake components due to cooling. | 04-01-2010 |
Richard John Evan Thompson, Herts GB
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20100257969 | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A transmission system including a first shaft ( | 10-14-2010 |
Richard John Evan Thompson, Brekshire GB
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20090255357 | TRANSMISSION LAYOUT - A transmission system including first and second shafts ( | 10-15-2009 |
20090301241 | TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION - A transmission system including a gear train ( | 12-10-2009 |
Robert Willam Thompson, Hampshire GB
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20080300084 | Electric Drive Transmission - An electric drive transmission for a skid steered vehicle has a central casing housing a pair of propulsion motors comprising respective stators and rotors, each rotor being coupled to drive a respective through shaft via a respective epicyclic gear change mechanism. The through shafts are coupled at their inboard ends to a controlled differential with an input from a steer motor, and are coupled at their outboard ends to respective epicyclic gear reduction mechanisms. The through shafts are supported in the casing by respective bearings and the propulsion motor rotors are supported on the through shafts by respective bearings. By supporting the rotors on the through shafts rather than in separate bearings to the casing the diameter and speed rating of the requisite rotor bearings can be reduced. | 12-04-2008 |
Ronald Malcolm Thompson, London GB
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20100178842 | Hair Based Composite - A preferred embodiment of this invention relates to a method of manufacturing a hair-based composite material, the method comprising: manipulating a plurality of cut lengths of hair to form a web or mat of hair, and combining said web or mat of hair with a structural additive to form said composite material. | 07-15-2010 |
Russell Martin Thompson, Oxon GB
Russell Martin Thompson, Oxfordshire GB
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20100101139 | Process for the Manufacture of a Colloid of Iron Oxide - The invention concerns a two-stage process for the manufacture of a colloid of iron oxide, and results in the dispersion of the desired iron oxide particles within a carrier fluid by a mixture of mono- and polycarboxylic acids providing excellent properties to the colloid. The process also has the advantage of preserving the physical form of the iron oxide particles, allowing any desired properties of the iron oxide core (such as crystal form or magnetism) to be maintained within the colloid. | 04-29-2010 |
Simon Thompson, Sheffield GB
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20100209645 | Water Based Intumescent Coating Formulation Especially Suitable For Structural Steel Components In Civil Engineering - The present invention relates to an intumescent formulation comprising a clay such as an organoclay. | 08-19-2010 |
Simon G Thompson, Woodbridge GB
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20100110903 | FAULT LOCATION - The nodes ( | 05-06-2010 |
20110035377 | METHOD - A method of analysing automatically analysing online posts, such that they may then be responded appropriately. The method may comprise: extracting a list of keywords from each of the plurality of posts; generating one or more keyword clusters based on the keywords extracted from each of the plurality of posts and classifying new posts in accordance with the one or more keyword clusters. | 02-10-2011 |
20120023119 | DATA SEARCHING SYSTEM - A method of and system for searching for data, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a query from a user; ii) analysing the content of the user query received in step i); iii) presenting one or more selection options to the user based on the results of the analysis performed in step ii); iv) receiving the one or more selections from the user; v) augmenting the query in accordance with the selections received in step iv); vi) searching a data index for terms that match with the augmented query; and vii) returning to the user one or more search results which match the terms of the augmented query. | 01-26-2012 |
20130019163 | SYSTEMAANM Thompson; Simon GAACI WoodbridgeAACO GBAAGP Thompson; Simon G Woodbridge GBAANM Nguyen; Duong TAACI LondonAACO GBAAGP Nguyen; Duong T London GBAANM Thint; Marcus AlfredAACI RestonAAST VAAACO USAAGP Thint; Marcus Alfred Reston VA USAANM Gharib; HamidAACI IpswichAACO GBAAGP Gharib; Hamid Ipswich GB - The present invention provides a system which is able to detect similar web page elements which are described in mark-up language, such that the content of those elements can be captured. Text content may then be sent to a text classifier for further analysis. | 01-17-2013 |
20130024407 | TEXT CLASSIFIER SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method, and a system, for analysing a textual passage and classifying it against a number of predetermined categories. In the event that the text passage under analysis is not sufficiently similar to any of the predetermined categories then it will be classified as belonging to a further category. | 01-24-2013 |
Simon Giles Thompson, Melton GB
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20110035381 | METHOD - A method, and associated apparatus, that allows online posts to be automatically analysed and classified such that they can then be appropriately monitored or actioned. The classification method comprises analysis of the contents of the online posts, for example keyword extraction, the affinity of one poster to comment on the posts of a further poster and the relationship between one poster and their posts with other posters and their posts. | 02-10-2011 |
Stephen Thompson, Dundee GB
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20110312921 | N-Myristoyl Transferase Inhibitors - The present invention relates to N-heterocyclic sulphonamide compounds, in particular pyrazole sulphonamide compounds, and their use as N-myristoyl transferase inhibitors. | 12-22-2011 |
Stephen Thompson, Northumberland GB
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20100247555 | REVERSIBLY INHIBITED ANTIBODIES FOR IMMUNE CELL STIMULATION - The invention provides methods for stimulating the immune system using antibodies capable of activating immune cells, such as T cells, the antibodies having reversibly inhibited antigen binding sites. Selective activation of the antigen binding sites at a site where an immune response is required (e.g. by irradiation) leads to a corresponding activation of the immune response at that site. Surprisingly good results are achieved even though the antibodies do not possess any targeting moiety which causes them to selectively accumulate at the site where immune cell activation is required. | 09-30-2010 |
Stephen Thompson, Sunderland GB
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20110125376 | AUTOMATIC DOWNHILL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - A method for automatically controlling the downhill speed of a machine. The method includes establishing a target machine speed based on a current machine speed and determining whether at least one trigger condition including a grade greater than a predetermined threshold has been satisfied. If satisfied, the method activates a control system to control at least one of a powertrain retarder and a change in a transmission gear to prevent exceeding the target machine speed. | 05-26-2011 |
20140336883 | DETERMINING THE RELATIVE ORIENTATION OF MEMBERS OF AN ARTICULATED WORK MACHINE - An articulated work machine determines the relative orientation of two members of the machine utilizing output from inertia sensors mounted on the members. The machine includes a first frame and a second frame having a body and a chassis, the body pivotally connected to the chassis at a pivot point. The first and second frames are connected by a coupling and are movable relative to each other in at least one direction. The machine includes a first multi-axis inertia sensor attached to the first frame providing an output relating to the position of the first frame, and a second multi-axis inertia sensor attached to the body providing an output relating to the position of the body. The machine further includes a controller configured to compare the outputs of the first and second multi-axis inertia sensors to calculate the position of the body and the first frame relative to each other. | 11-13-2014 |
Stephen Thompson, London GB
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20100013405 | VARIABLE LOAD CIRCUITS FOR USE WITH LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES - A variable load circuit ( | 01-21-2010 |
20120139431 | VARIABLE LOAD CIRCUITS FOR USE WITH LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES - A variable load circuit ( | 06-07-2012 |
Stephen Thompson, Manchester GB
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20120097845 | Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Inlet for Mass Spectrometers - Methods and systems for mass spectrometry and more particularly to an interface providing charged particles to a mass spectrometer are described herein. | 04-26-2012 |
20120292525 | Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Inlet for Mass Spectrometers - Methods and systems for mass spectrometry and more particularly to an interface providing charged particles to a mass spectrometer are described herein. | 11-22-2012 |
Stephen M Thompson, Burgst Edmands GB
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20080320573 | Automated User Registration - For users to access network services such as video streaming from a device, users usually have to register themselves with the service first. Most registration mechanisms require a user to input a username, password, date of birth and other details. When implemented through a web interface, this mechanism is relatively easy for the service provider to provision. However, the problem is that users are required to manually enter significant amounts of information which can be both time consuming, especially on a mobile device where there usually no QWERTY input device, and susceptible to unintentional errors. The present invention proposes an automated registration process that does not require a user to enter any details manually except for the initial request to subscribe to a service. The process gathers information automatically about the user and the device used, which is then stored and used for user authentication during subsequent service requests following the initial subscription request. The subsequent requests for service also do not require the user to manually input any user data. | 12-25-2008 |
Terrall Jay Thompson, Ealing GB
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20110100849 | SELF-ADHESIVE CLOSURES FOR PACKAGING - A pack comprises a carrier for a plurality of closures for closing an opened package and configured such that the self-adhesive closures can be extended from the carrier to facilitate access to the self-adhesive closures for removal from the pack. | 05-05-2011 |
William Thompson, Oxfordshire GB
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20090077502 | CREATION OF A HELP FILE - Methods of generating a help files are presented including: accessing a user model, where the user model defines a number of objects and a number of relationships between the number of objects; selecting an object of the user model; receiving a text file corresponding with the object; creating a component of the help file from the text file; selecting an additional object of the user model, the additional object having a relationship with the object, the relationship corresponding with the number of relationships; and creating an additional component of the help file corresponding with the additional object. In some embodiments, methods further include: detecting a change to the user model; and regenerating the help file to incorporate the change. In some embodiments, methods are presented where the additional component includes: a link to the additional object, and a link to a respective text file of the additional object. | 03-19-2009 |
William J. Thompson, Oxford GB
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20090024979 | Method and system for configuring a user interface - A method and system are provided for configuring a user interface to a user role. A user model defines one or more user roles and one or more tasks, each user role being linked to: one or more user tasks via one or more user goals, and a set of skills a user performing the role must have, wherein each task is also linked to one or more skills. A software product defines one or more software functions, and means are provided for linking each user task to a sequence of software function calls. The system includes an organization modeling tool including means for customizing the user model dynamically to alter the user role to task mapping to meet the current needs of an organization including validating the goals and sets of skills of the user model. The system also includes a display structure model including means for configuring a user interface to a user role, the display structure model being a runtime component for dynamically building control menus for groups of tasks depending on the user role of the logged on user. | 01-22-2009 |