Ward, GB
Adrian Ward, Cambridge GB
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20100080156 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POWER SAVING IN PERSONAL AREA NETWORKS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of reducing power consumption in a wireless network device, comprising determining a duration prior to a beacon being received by the device; comparing the duration against a predetermined value; and adjusting a duration of a sleep period in response to the comparison. | 04-01-2010 |
20140185505 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWER SAVING IN PERSONAL AREA NETWORKS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of reducing power consumption in a wireless network device, comprising determining a duration prior to a beacon being received by the device; comparing the duration against a predetermined value; and adjusting a duration of a sleep period in response to the comparison. | 07-03-2014 |
Adrian Philip Villiers Ward, Cambridge GB
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20100157974 | WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention provide a communication system, comprising: a first wireless network including a coordinator and a plurality of network devices associated with the coordinator; a second wireless network; wherein the first coordinator is arranged to notify at least one network device of the availability of data; and the at least one network device notified of the availability of data is arranged to associate with the second wireless network and to receive the data. | 06-24-2010 |
Andrew Ward, Northamptonshire GB
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20100142567 | BRANCHED WAVEGUIDE MULTISECTION DBR SEMICONDUCTOR LASER - The present invention concerns tunable distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) semiconductor lasers, in particular a DBR laser with a branched optical waveguide | 06-10-2010 |
20140301416 | Monolithically Integrated Tunable Semiconductor Laser - A monolithically integrated, tunable semiconductor laser with an optical waveguide, comprising epitaxial layers on a substrate and having first and second reflectors bounding an optical gain section and a non-driven region, wherein at least one of the reflectors is a distributed Bragg reflector section configured to have a tunable reflection spectrum, wherein control electrodes are provided to at least the optical gain section, and the distributed Bragg reflector section, and wherein the non-driven region has a length of at least 100 μm, is without an electrical contact directly contacting onto the epitaxially grown side of the non-driven region, and the non-driven region is without a reflective Bragg grating within the epitaxial layers of the non-driven region. | 10-09-2014 |
Andrew David Ward, Hampshire GB
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20100258964 | Droplet Formation - A technique for shaping droplets is disclosed. Multiple optical traps, or at least one variable geometry trap, are used to deform a droplet. The surface tension of the droplet is lowered to be comparable with the force which can be applied using the optical traps, for example by using a surfactant such as Aerosol OT, with heptane droplets in a solution of sodium chloride. Solidification of deformed droplets can be achieved using polymerization. | 10-14-2010 |
Andrew John Ward, Moulton GB
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20090161717 | BRAGG REFLECTOR GRATING - A Bragg reflector grating comprises a plurality of chirped grating sections ( | 06-25-2009 |
20130250981 | Array Comprising a Plurality of Adjustable Optical Devices - An adjustable array includes a plurality of optical devices. Each adjustable array device has an optical light output therefrom and is configured whereby the corresponding optical lights of the plurality of optical devices have a predefined nonequivalent relationship relative to one another with respect to an output parameter. In response to a drive signal, the plurality of optical devices are further configured to adjust the corresponding optical lights with respect to the output parameter while substantially maintaining the predefined nonequivalent relationship. | 09-26-2013 |
Andrew John Ward, Northamptonshire GB
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20080232411 | Bragg Grating Structure - A Bragg grating has a local reflection strength which varies with position along the length of the grating so as to generate a non-uniform wavelength reflection spectrum, enabling compensation for a non-uniform gain profile of the gain section of a tunable laser. In another aspect, a Bragg comb grating is modulated by an envelope function which can also compensate for a non-uniform gain profile. The comb grating may be a phase change grating, with the envelope function shape being controlled by the length between phase changes and/or size of the phase changes. | 09-25-2008 |
20080240175 | Bragg Grating Reflection Strength Control - A tunable laser comprises a gain section and two or more reflectors. At least one of the reflectors is a Bragg grating comprising a reduced strength section comprising a base order periodic pattern of marks and spaces from at which at least some of the marks or spaces are missing. This enables the reflective strength of the grating to be controlled relative to the other reflector. The Bragg grating may be a phase change grating with individual sections being reduced in strength by line removal. | 10-02-2008 |
Andrew John Ward, Northampton GB
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20110069727 | BRAGG GRATING STRUCTURE - A Bragg grating has a local reflection strength which varies with position along the length of the grating so as to generate a non-uniform wavelength reflection spectrum, enabling compensation for a non-uniform gain profile of the gain section of a tunable laser. In another aspect, a Bragg comb grating is modulated by an envelope function which can also compensate for a non-uniform gain profile. The comb grating may be a phase change grating, with the envelope function shape being controlled by the length between phase changes and/or size of the phase changes. | 03-24-2011 |
20120162648 | INTEGRATED PHOTODIODE WAVELENGTH MONITOR - An optical wavelength monitor photodiode integrated on a wafer and/or an optical device and coupled to optical components thereof provides wavelength measurement. The optical wavelength monitor includes a photodiode configured to output a signal that is representative of a wavelength of the light. An additional photodiode may be included in the optical wavelength monitor, each photodiode differing from the other in operating characteristics. The monitor may be used in testing the optical device while in wafer form and when the optical device has been cleaved from the wafer at the bar level. Testing/monitoring of the optical device may also be performed during use, for example, to control the wavelength of a laser such as a tunable laser. | 06-28-2012 |
Andrew Martin Robert Ward, Cambridge GB
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20080285593 | Location system and communication system - A location system comprises a plurality of transponders whose locations are detectable by a base system. The base system interrogates ( | 11-20-2008 |
20090079633 | CALIBRATION OF A LOCATION SYSTEM - A location system comprising a plurality of base units for enabling the locating of a device by means of one or more location signals communicated between the device and the base units and signal processing equipment for: i. determining the location of the device in dependence on the manner in which the location signal(s) is/are received and ii. deriving calibration data for calibrating the system in dependence on the manner in which the location signal(s) is/are received. | 03-26-2009 |
20110039591 | TAG FREQUENCY CONTROL - A communication system comprising one or more transceiver units of a first type and one or more transceiver units of a second type capable of communicating with the transceiver units of the first type; each transceiver unit of the first type comprising: a frequency comparison unit for comparing the frequency of a signal received from a transceiver unit of the second type with a reference frequency; a feedback signal generator for generating a feedback signal dependent on the result of that comparison; and a transmitter for transmitting that signal to the transceiver unit of the second type; and each transceiver unit of the second type comprising: a local frequency reference unit on which the frequency of signals transmitted by it are dependent; and a frequency adjustment unit for receiving the feedback signal and adjusting the local frequency reference unit in dependence on the feedback signal. | 02-17-2011 |
Andrew Martin Robert Ward, Great Shelford GB
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20100001905 | LOCATION SYSTEM - A portable location device for use in a location system, the device comprising a transmitter for transmitting ultra-wideband signals, a receiver for receiving non-ultra-wideband signals and a control unit coupled to the receiver for controlling the operation of the device in dependence on the received non-ultra-wideband signals. | 01-07-2010 |
20120155569 | LOCATION SYSTEM - A receiver device for receiving a signal that comprises one or more periodic features, the receiver device comprising: a detector configured to listen to the signal during at least a first reception phase, and to be triggered when a feature of the signal is received so as to determine the time of reception of that feature; and a receiver configured to process time-limited segments of the signal so as to derive information from features of the signal received during those segments, the receiver being configured to be dependent on the detector such that after the first reception phase the timings of the time-limited segments processed by the receiver are dependent on the time of reception determined by the detector. | 06-21-2012 |
20120163418 | TRANSMIT POWER CONTROL - A radio transmitter for use with a coherent radio receiver comprising; transmission circuitry configured to transmit radio pulses in accordance with an underlying pulse transmission rate; receive circuitry configured to receive a message comprising an indication of a target transmit power of the radio transmitter; and power control circuitry configured to, in response to receiving said message, inhibit the transmission of selected radio pulses of the underlying pulse transmission rate so as to cause the transmission circuitry to transmit radio pulses at an effective pulse transmission rate having an average power in accordance with the target transmit power indication in the received message. | 06-28-2012 |
20120163421 | LOCATION SYSTEM - A receiver for receiving a signal, the signal conforming to a protocol such that the signal comprises a synchronising portion and a data portion, each portion comprising pulses located in respective time slots, the time offsets between successive time slots being defined by the protocol, the receiver comprising: a detector configured to detect a first pulse and a second pulse of the synchronising portion; a comparison module configured to compare the time offset between the first and second pulses to a corresponding time offset defined by the protocol so as to determine the relationship between the detected time offset and the corresponding time offset; a determination module configured to determine expected times of arrival of the time slots of the data portion using the determined relationship and the time offsets defined by the protocol; and a data reader configured to read data conveyed in the data portion at the expected times of arrival. | 06-28-2012 |
Barry Ward, Bradford GB
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20100235991 | Air Heating and Cooling Device - A heating and cooling device for temperature conditioning an air supply for an air conditioned appliance, said heating/cooling device comprising: a first air passage for channeling a first air flow; a second air passage for channeling a second air flow; an inlet fan for drawing air into said first, air passage; an exhaust fan for drawing air through said second air passage; one or a plurality of heat exchangers for exchanging heat between air in said first air passage and air in said second exhaust air passage; wherein said first air passage comprises a tubular channel having an inlet at a first end and only one outlet, said outlet being at a second end of said passage, and said inlet fan is positioned at said inlet, such that said first air flow is channeled through said inlet fan, along the whole of said air passage, encountering all of said one or plurality of heat exchangers, and out of said outlet. | 09-23-2010 |
Ben James Ward, Aigburth GB
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20100216553 | Social Network System and Method For Use With and Integration into a Video Game - A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game. | 08-26-2010 |
Ben James Ward, Liverpool GB
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20100216530 | SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE A LOCATION-BASED VEHICULAR RACING VIDEOGAME - A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different virtual geographic locations at which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with each location. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from location to location, performing objectives at the various locations, and interacting with the players at the locations. | 08-26-2010 |
20130237325 | SOCIAL NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE WITH AND INTEGRATION INTO A VIDEO GAME - A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game. | 09-12-2013 |
20130337911 | SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO UNLOCK CONTENT WITHIN A VIDEOGAME - A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets. | 12-19-2013 |
20140248944 | SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO UNLOCK CONTENT WITHIN A VIDEOGAME - A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets. | 09-04-2014 |
Beverley Elizabeth Alexandra Ward, Edgbaston GB
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20090039640 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING - An advertising method comprising having one or more advertisement messages for placing on a medication reminder card; and forming the medication reminder card to create visible means for advertising the one or more messages and reinforcing medication usage compliance. The advertisement messages are any message capable of being visibly placed upon the medication reminder card. The medication reminder card formed to create visible means for advertising the one or more messages reinforces medication usage compliance through one or more visible means. | 02-12-2009 |
Carol Wendy Ward, Wirral GB
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20100006463 | Fabric Whiteness Guide - A fabric whiteness guide comprising at least one visual scale of whiteness. | 01-14-2010 |
Chris Ward, Hertfordshire GB
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20080267063 | Method and apparatus for multi-user scheduling for interference avoidance in adaptive beamforming systems - A method and apparatus of imparting coverage gain to cell-edge or cusp mobile subscribers without resort to diluted frequency reuse factors is disclosed. Each base station adopts a priori a beam illumination sequence designed to minimize or obviate the likelihood of beam clashes in a narrow beam adaptive beamforming system. Such sequences may be optimized to impact primarily cell-edge subscribers or subscribers within cusp areas of adjoining beams or sectors. The inventive protocols may be applicable to fixed multibeam systems as well as individual steered beam and spatial null generation antenna systems. | 10-30-2008 |
Christopher Michael Ward, Manchester GB
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20090155222 | CELL CULTURE - There is provided a method of retarding differentiation of a biological cell, the method comprising culturing the cell in the presence of an inhibitor of E-cadherin activity. The method is particularly advantageous in retarding the differentiation of stem or progenitor cells, and allows suspension culture of such cells in a manner that enables large scale expansion of cell populations. There is also provided a stem or progenitor cell comprising a construct encoding an inhibitor of E-cadherin activity; and a cell culture medium, for use in the retardation of biological cell differentiation, comprising an inhibitor of E-cadherin activity. | 06-18-2009 |
Conor Brendan Ward, Derry GB
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20090166237 | Sterilizable Package With A High Barrier To Oxygen - A package ( | 07-02-2009 |
David Richard Ward, Bebington GB
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20100130400 | TOILET CLEANING BLOCK - The present invention relates to toilet cleaning blocks, and their use, in particular toilet cleaning blocks providing hygiene to a hard surface, wherein such a block is at least partially transparent or translucent appearance, in a solid, semi solid, or gel form. Accordingly the present invention provides a toilet cleaning block, which is at least partially transparent or translucent, and comprising a biocide and a carrier composition comprising soap, humectant and solvent. | 05-27-2010 |
Frank Ward, Aberdeen GB
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20090110701 | T-CELL MODULATION - The invention provides methods and materials for use in modulating T cell activation, based on the production and secretion of soluble cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (sCTLA-4) by cells of the immune system. The method involves stimulating secretion of endogenous sCTLA-4 by T cells, which have preferably previously been exposed to an antigen, by exposing the said cells to a stimulatory agent, preferably a peptide which comprises at least one antigenic determinant of said antigen. The cells may also be exposed to a CD28 stimulatory binding agent, either alone or in combination with the antigenic peptide. In preferred embodiments, the method may be used for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease characterized by a pathogenic immune or autoimmune response. The invention also provides a system for inhibiting sCTLA-4 secretion by T cells. | 04-30-2009 |
George Albert Ward, Cambridge GB
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20100303867 | A COMPOSITION COMPRISING A NOTCH LIGAND AND AN ALLERGENB OR ALLERGEN BYSTANDER ANTIGEN - A method is provided for reducing an immune response to an allergen or antigenic determinant thereof in a mammal by administering a modulator of the Notch signalling pathway. | 12-02-2010 |
Glenn Steven Ward, Newcastle GB
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20110237487 | FABRIC AND HOME CARE PRODUCTS - This invention relates to fabric and home care products comprising one or more cold water proteases and processes for making and using such products. Such compositions provide improved cleaning and freshness. Such cold water proteases may be derived from parent enzymes, including BPN′ subtilisin and subtilisin derived from | 09-29-2011 |
Graham Anthony Ward, Hampshire GB
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20100218044 | REMOTE TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system of supporting and testing equipment distant from the support system are provided. The method includes the steps of forming a communications link between the equipment and the support system, using the support system to measure performance of the equipment and to provide a set of performance data, providing library data relating to the equipment, comparing the performance data with the library data and analysing the compared data whereby to provide a performance diagnosis of the equipment, all in a substantially continuous real time operation. | 08-26-2010 |
Ian M. Ward, Leeds GB
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20080268334 | Extruded battery components and manufacturing process - The invention provides an apparatus and method for producing multilayer laminates of polymeric electrolyte material incorporating one of more electrode layers. The apparatus ( | 10-30-2008 |
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 |
20100178486 | Process for fabricating polypropylene sheet - A process for production of a monolithic article from a web of fibres of oriented polypropylene homopolymer or copolymer having a weight average molecular weight (M | 07-15-2010 |
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 |
Ian Macmillan Ward, Leeds GB
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20100280559 | ORIENTATED POLYMERIC DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to a shape memory polymer material containing at least one two dimensional region having a first amount of stored stress in a first direction and a second amount of stored stress higher than the first amount of stored stress in a second direction, wherein the two dimensional region is capable of changing shape in only one of the first or second directions. | 11-04-2010 |
20120094094 | Interlayer Hot Compaction - A process for the production of a polymeric article comprises the steps of: (a) forming a ply having successive layers, namely (ii) a first layer made up of strands of an oriented polymeric material; (ii) a second layer of a polymeric material; (iii) a third layer made up of strands of an oriented polymeric material, wherein the second layer has a lower peak melting temperature than that of the first and third layers; (b) subjecting the ply to conditions of time, temperature and pressure sufficient to melt a proportion of the first layer, to melt the second layer entirely, and to melt a proportion of the third layer; and to compact the ply; and (c) cooling the compacted ply. The resultant articles have good mechanical properties yet may be made at lower compaction temperatures than articles not employing the second layer, leading to a more controllable manufacturing process. | 04-19-2012 |
20140257414 | ORIENTATED POLYMERIC DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to a shape memory polymer material containing at least one two dimensional region having a first amount of stored stress in a first direction and a second amount of stored stress higher than the first amount of stored stress in a second direction, wherein the two dimensional region is capable of changing shape in only one of the first or second directions. | 09-11-2014 |
20150073476 | SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to compositions comprising shape memory polymer (SMP) materials and uses thereof. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to biocompatible shape memory polymer (SMP) materials and uses thereof in the medical field. | 03-12-2015 |
Ian Macmillian Ward, Leeds 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 |
20140309691 | MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates at least in part to surgical devices which comprise a shape memory polymer material composition. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to a fixation device e.g. an anchor device e.g. a suture anchor which comprises a shape memory material. Included in the present invention are anchor devices e.g. suture anchors which are formed entirely of a shape memory polymer material. Embodiments of the present invention comprise hybrid suture anchors, particularly suture anchors which are formed from a shape memory polymer material and a non-shape memory material. Methods of securing an anchor in a bone or tissue are also included in the present invention. | 10-16-2014 |
Ian Mcmillan Ward, Leeds GB
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20100151755 | Method for the production of highly oriented polyolefin ribbons, textiles and technical flexible sheet materials produced therefrom, and the use thereof in protective bodies for the protection from ballistic projectiles and the like - The invention relates to a method for the production of high-strength ribbons having a high modulus of elasticity made of a highly molecular polyolefin, wherein the polyolefins, particularly polypropylene and polyethylene, are extruded through a slotted nozzle, are then subjected to a temperature of 85° to 135° C. for a duration of at least one second, the films are then cut into individual ribbons, if necessary, and stretched at temperatures between 90° and 165° C. in one or more steps, are rolled up or further processed directly into textiles or technical flexible sheet materials. The ribbons can be laminated into multi-layer flexible sheet materials by using adhesives or adhesion promoters, the flexible sheet materials being particularly suitable as protection from ballistic projectiles. In this case particularly in the form of plate-shaped or flexible compound bodies. | 06-17-2010 |
20130239792 | Method For The Production Of Highly Oriented Polyolefin Ribbons, Textiles And Technical Flexible Sheet Materials Produced Therefrom, And The Use Thereof In Protective Bodies For The Protection From Ballistic Projectiles And The Like - The invention relates to a method for the production of high-strength ribbons having a high modulus of elasticity made of a highly molecular polyolefin, wherein the polyolefins, particularly polypropylene and polyethylene, are extruded through a slotted nozzle, are then subjected to a temperature of 85° to 135° C. for a duration of at least one second, the films are then cut into individual ribbons, if necessary, and stretched at temperatures between 90° and 165° C. in one or more steps, are rolled up or further processed directly into textiles or technical flexible sheet materials. The ribbons can be laminated into multi-layer flexible sheet materials by using adhesives or adhesion promoters, the flexible sheet materials being particularly suitable as protection from ballistic projectiles. In this case particularly in the form of plate-shaped or flexible compound bodies. | 09-19-2013 |
Jeffrey Dirk Ward, London GB
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20100114756 | System and Method for Trading Options - A system and method of trading option contracts, such as foreign currency option contracts, is described. In one embodiment, a system and method for web-based or network-based interactive trading of currency options is described. Users of the system provide volatility runs of currency options, deal on existing offers to sell or bids to buy, or may improve on existing offers to sell or bids to buy. The system and method provide automatic price quotations for a requested option contract by polling internal volatility surfaces of users for prices on the requested contract, and ensure a more orderly pattern of trades by categorizing the users into discrete tiers which determine a user's obligations to provide offers and bids to the system and which determine a user's opportunities and rights to trade on the system. | 05-06-2010 |
20110307417 | System and Method for Trading Options - A system and method of trading option contracts, such as foreign currency option contracts, is described. In one embodiment, a system and method for web-based or network-based interactive trading of currency options is described. Users of the system provide volatility runs of currency options, deal on existing offers to sell or bids to buy, or may improve on existing offers to sell or bids to buy. Option contracts may be priced in units of volatility. Users of the system described include banks of all sizes and traders or dealers employed by banks or other financial institutions. The system and method provide automatic price quotations for a requested option contract by polling internal volatility surfaces of users for prices on the requested contract. Additionally, the system and method ensure a more orderly pattern of trades by categorizing the users into discrete tiers which determine a user's obligations to provide offers and bids to the system and which determine a user's opportunities and rights to trade on the system. Furthermore, a system and method is described for automatically withdrawing quotes for offers to sell or bids to buy option contracts after expiration of a prescribed period of time or prescribed movement in the market underlying the option contract. | 12-15-2011 |
20140222651 | System and Method for Trading Options - A system and method for interactive trading of option contracts is described. Users of the system provide volatility runs of currency options, deal on existing offers to sell or bids to buy, or may improve on existing offers to sell or bids to buy. Users of the system include banks and traders or dealers employed by banks or other financial institutions. The system and method provide automatic price quotations for a requested option contract by polling internal volatility surfaces of users for prices on the requested contract. Additionally, the system and method ensure a more orderly pattern of trades by categorizing the users into discrete tiers which determine a user's obligations to provide offers and bids to the system. | 08-07-2014 |
Jeremy Ward, Great Yarmouth GB
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20100314099 | Adjustable Wireline Sheave for Stuffing Box - A stuffing box assembly for a wellhead intervention has a stuffing box and an adjustable sheave assembly. The stuffing box has a body with a collar for connecting to a wellhead and with a passage for running wireline therethrough. A frame connected to the body has first and second side plates. A hub assembly disposed on the frame has first and second hubs that are rotatable about a first axis of rotation on the side plates. An axle interconnects the two hubs and supports the axle between the side plates. The sheave can rotate about the second axis of rotation of the axel to run the wireline into and out of the stuffing box. The hub assembly can be rotated about its axis of rotation and can thereby adjust the location of the axle's axis of rotation. Rotating the hub assembly can move the sheave away from a fixed guard for rigging up, can change how the sheave lines up with the stuffing box to accommodate different wireline sizes, and can move the sheave away from the stuffing box to allow components of the box to be replaced. | 12-16-2010 |
20100317474 | Adjustable Wireline Sheave for Hay Pulley - A wireline hay pulley has a support with front and back plates extending therefrom. A sheave disposed between the plates can rotate on an axle. The front plate is affixed to the support, while the back plate is removably connected to the support. The front plate has a round opening in which an eccentric bushing on the axle can rotate. When the back plate is disconnected from the support, the back plate can turn the axle fixed in a slotted opening. An eccentric bushing on the axle rotates in an opening of the front plate, thereby shifting the sheave away from the support. With the back plate moved away and the sheave shifted downward, an operator can readily rig up a wireline in the sheave's slot. | 12-16-2010 |
Jeremy Ward, Broadstairs GB
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20090305005 | PRINTING INK - This invention relates to an ink-jet ink substantially free of water and volatile organic solvents comprising at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer, including phenoxyethyl acrylate; at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer, including N-vinyl caprolactam; at least one radical photoinitiator; and at least one colouring agent. The ink has a viscosity of less than 100 mPas at 25° C., and the molar ratio of the at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer to the at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer is from 1.0 to 6.0. | 12-10-2009 |
20120206534 | PRINTING INK, APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention provides an inkjet ink comprising at least 30% by weight of organic solvent based on the total weight of the ink, a radiation curable material, a photoinitiator and optionally a colourant. The invention also provides an apparatus for printing the ink wherein the apparatus comprises at least one printhead, a means for evaporating solvent from the printed ink and a source of actinic radiation. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of inkjet printing comprising i) inkjet printing the inkjet ink as defined above on to a substrate; ii) evaporating at least a portion of the solvent from the printed ink; and iii) exposing the printed ink to actinic radiation to cure the radiation curable material. | 08-16-2012 |
20120207985 | PRINTING INK - The present invention provides an inkjet ink comprising 5 to 30% by weight of organic solvent based on the total weight of the ink, a radiation curable monofunctional monomer, a radiation curable multifunctional monomer, a photoinitiator and a colourant. | 08-16-2012 |
20140063154 | INK-JET PRINTING METHOD - The present invention provides a method of inkjet printing comprising the following steps, in order: (i) providing a hybrid inkjet ink comprising an organic solvent, a radiation-curable material, a photoinitiator and optionally a colorant; (ii) printing the ink on to a substrate; (iii) pinning the ink by exposing the ink to actinic radiation at a dose of 1-200 mJ/cm | 03-06-2014 |
20140313267 | PRINTING INK, APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention provides an inkjet ink comprising at least 30% by weight of organic solvent based on the total weight of the ink, a radiation curable material, a photoinitiator and optionally a colourant. The invention also provides an apparatus for printing the ink wherein the apparatus comprises at least one printhead, a means for evaporating solvent from the printed ink and a source of actinic radiation. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of inkjet printing comprising i) inkjet printing the inkjet ink as defined above on to a substrate; ii) evaporating at least a portion of the solvent from the printed ink; and iii) exposing the printed ink to actinic radiation to cure the radiation curable material. | 10-23-2014 |
Jeremy Ward, Kent GB
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20090176072 | PRINTING INK - This invention relates to an ink-jet ink comprising at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer; at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer; at least one radical photoinitiator; and at least one colouring agent. The ink has a viscosity of less than 100 mPas at 25° C., and the molar ratio of the at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer to the at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer is from 1.0 to 6.0. | 07-09-2009 |
20090317602 | PRINTING INK - This invention relates to an ink-jet ink comprising at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer; at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer; at least one radical photoinitiator; and at least one colouring agent. The ink has a viscosity of less than 100 mPas at 250° C., and the ink contains no more than 15 wt % of multifunctional monomers based on the total weight of the ink. | 12-24-2009 |
Joe A. Ward, Swindon GB
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20100009511 | PROGRAMMABLE CAPACITOR ASSOCIATED WITH AN INPUT/OUTPUT PAD - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a programmable capacitor associated with an input/output pad in the semiconductor device. The apparatus includes a semiconductor die having an upper surface, a first capacitor deployed above the upper surface of the semiconductor die, a separation layer deployed above the first capacitor, and a bond pad deployed above the separation layer such that at least a portion of the bond pad lies above the first capacitor. | 01-14-2010 |
20110117716 | PROGRAMMABLE CAPACITOR ASSOCIATED WITH AN INPUT/OUTPUT PAD - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a programmable capacitor associated with an input/output pad in the semiconductor device. The apparatus includes a semiconductor die having an upper surface, a first capacitor deployed above the upper surface of the semiconductor die, a separation layer deployed above the first capacitor, and a bond pad deployed above the separation layer such that at least a portion of the bond pad lies above the first capacitor. | 05-19-2011 |
John Andrew Ward, Leamington Spa GB
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20110056595 | Aluminium alloy for lithographic sheet - The invention discloses an Al alloy suitable for processing into a lithographic sheet, the alloy having a composition in wt %: Mg 0.05 to 0.30, Mn 0.05 to 0.25, Fe 0.11 to 0.40, Si up to 0.25, Ti up to 0.03, B up to 0.01, Cu up to 0.01, Cr up to 0.03, Zn up to 0.15, unavoidable impurities up to 0.05 each, 0.15 total, Al balance. Also disclosed is a method of processing the Al alloy. | 03-10-2011 |
Jonathan David Ward, England GB
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20090073543 | HIGH FREQUENCY ACOUSTO-OPTIC FREQUENCY SHIFTER HAVING WIDE ACCEPTANCE ANGLE - An acousto-optic (AO) frequency shifter includes an anisotropic crystal having an optical axis and an input face, and an acoustic transducer having electrodes affixed to the face for receiving an electrical signal and projecting an acoustic wave into the crystal. The anisotropic crystal is cut relative to the face so that the transducer is at an acoustic angle (θ | 03-19-2009 |
Luke John Ward, Selby N Yorks GB
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20100009095 | Method and Apparatus for Producing a Coating on a Substrate - The invention is directed toward the use of an atomizer to inject a coating material typically in the form of a liquid/solid particulate slurry into a sub-atmospheric pressure plasma to generate a high flux of excited coating forming material that permits the rapid deposition of a composite coating onto a substrate. The use of plasma discharges at reduced pressures results in the more efficient consumption of process precursors and gases, a reduced risk of explosion compared to atmospheric pressure processes and facilitates the removal of volatile components from the deposited composite coatings prior to their use. | 01-14-2010 |
Malcolm Ward, Surrey GB
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20090275495 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease are provided, including proteins that are differentially expressed in Alzheimer's disease as compared to the normal state. Further provided are methods, particularly experimental paradigms, for the identification of differential expressed proteins that are potential molecular targets for compounds to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease. Also provided are methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. | 11-05-2009 |
20110111513 | MASS SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS - The disclosure provides a method for assaying for a target analyte, comprising providing a plurality of samples which may comprise the target analyte, wherein each sample is differentially labelled with a mass label or a combination of mass labels, wherein the mass labels are from a set of mass labels, wherein each mass label is an isobaric mass label comprising a mass spectrometrically distinct mass marker group, such that the samples can be distinguished by mass spectrometry and determining from the mass spectrum the quantity of the target analyte in each sample. | 05-12-2011 |
20130123133 | SCREENING METHODS - The present invention provides materials and methods relating to screening for compounds useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. In particular, screening methods using tyrosine kinases are provided, as are methods relating to the role of tyrosine kinases as therapeutic targets. | 05-16-2013 |
20150051097 | Methods for Screening Inhibitors of Tau Phosphorylation By Casein Kinase I - Methods of screening for candidate compounds capable of inhibiting activity of fyn in phosphorylating tau protein at Y394 or binding to fyn to inhibit interaction with tau protein at Y394, including determining whether, and optionally the extent, the candidate compounds have these capabilities under conditions where fyn has these capabilities in the absence of the candidate compound. Methods of screening for substances capable of promoting dephosphorylation of tau protein by a phosphatase at a site of tau protein including contacting a candidate substance, the tau protein and a phosphatase capable of dephosphorylating the tau protein under conditions where the phosphatase is capable of dephosphorylating the site in absence of the candidate substance, where the kinase is fyn; determining whether, and optionally the extent, the candidate substance promotes dephosphorylation of the tau protein at the site; and selecting the candidate substance which promotes dephosphorylation of the tau protein the sites. | 02-19-2015 |
Malcolm Ward, London GB
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20110165146 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Methods and compositions relating to Alzheimer's disease are provided. Specifically, proteins that are differentially expressed in the Alzheimer's disease state relative to their expression in the normal state are provided. Proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease are identified and described. Methods of diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using the differentially expressed proteins are also provided, as are methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. | 07-07-2011 |
Malcolm Andrew Ward, Bedfordshire GB
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20080213802 | Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases - The invention relates to a method of diagnosis of vCJD in a diagnostic sample of a valid body tissue taken from a human subject, which comprises detecting an increased concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control human subject, the protein being: beta-actin (SwissProt Ace. No. P60709), apolipoprotein A-IV precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P06727); haptoglobin beta-chain consisting of residues 162-406 (SwissProt Acc. No. P00738); haemoglobin beta chain (SwissProt Ace. No. P02023); or alpha-1-antitrypsin (SwissProt Ace. No. P01009); or a decreased concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control, normal human subject, the protein being plasma protease (C1) inhibitor precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P05155); complement component 1, s sub-component (SwissProt Acc. No. P09871); butyrylcholinesterase precursor (SwissProt Acc. No. P06276); complement component C4B (SwissProt Acc. No. P01028); lumican (SwissProt Ace. No. P51884); alpha-fibrinogen precursor (SwissProt Ace. No. P02671); IGHG4 protein (Swiss Prot Ace. No. Q8TC63) or immunoglobulin lambda heavy chain. Other marker proteins are also disclosed. | 09-04-2008 |
20080286263 | Diagnosis Of Neurodegenerative Diseases - The invention relates to a method of diagnosis of Huntington's Disease in a diagnostic sample of a valid body tissue taken from a human subject, which comprises detecting an altered concentration of a protein in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample of a control human subject, the protein being selected from: Swiss Prot accession number: Protein name; P10909: Clusterin precursor; P00738: Haptoglobin precursor; P01009: Alpha-1-antitrypsin precursor; P01024: Complement C3 precursor; P01620: 1 g kappa chain V-III region; P01834: 1 g kappa chain C region P01842: 1 g lambda chain C regions; P01857: 1 g gamma-1 chain C region; P01859: Ig gamma-2 chain C region; P01876: 1 g alpha-1 chain C region P02647: Apolipoprotein A-I precursor; P02649: Apolipoprotein E precursor; P02652: Apolipoprotein A-II precursor; P02655: Apolipoprotein C-II precursor; P02656: Apolipoprotein C-II precursor P02671: Fibrinogen alpha/alpha-E chain precursor; P02763: Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1 precursor; P02766: Transthyretin precursor; P02768: Serum albumin precursor; P02787: Serotransferrin precursor; P04196: Histidine-rich glycoprotein precursor; P06727: Apolipoprotein A-IV precursor; P19652: Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 2 precursor; P68871/P02042: Hemoglobin beta chain/Hemoglobin delta chain; P60709: Beta actin. | 11-20-2008 |
20090197270 | DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY FOR SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES - The invention provides a method of diagnosis of a spongiform encephalopathy in a diagnostic sample of a valid body tissue taken from a subject, which comprises detecting an increased proteolytic activity in the diagnostic sample, compared with a sample from a control subject. | 08-06-2009 |
20140220694 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO PLATELET SENSITIVITY - The invention identifies and describes proteins that are differentially expressed in platelets resistant to anti-platelet agents such as aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid) compared to those platelets that are sensitive to such agents. Methods for determining further such differentially expressed proteins and methods for determining an individual's sensitivity to anti-platelet agents, such as aspirin, prior to administration. | 08-07-2014 |
Marcus John Scott Ward, Billericay GB
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20090031843 | ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed having lower and upper steering column members that are slidingly interengaged. The upper column member is attached to a structural part of the motor vehicle by a ride down mechanism that allows the upper steering column to move in the event of a collision. A load transfer means is provided to bypass the ride down mechanism when an adjustment lever is moved to a position allowing the position of the upper steering column member to be adjusted thereby preventing accidental damage occurring to the ride down mechanism due to operator abuse. | 02-05-2009 |
20110062694 | CURTAIN AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - A curtain airbag assembly is provided having a number of airbags | 03-17-2011 |
20110248484 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Installation system for fastening a side curtain airbag to a motor vehicle comprising an airbag with a hollow filling portion which may be inflated by a gas generator and a fastening edge. The installation system has a laterally open fastening profile with a continuous groove which may correspond to the length of the airbag. The fastening profile is arranged on the vehicle and defines a slit-like opening. A thickened guide extends along the fastening edge and is configured to be inserted into the fastening profile. The thickened guide is received in the groove and has a cross section that is at least partially larger than the slit-like opening of the fastening profile. | 10-13-2011 |
20110271787 | ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A steering column assembly for a motor vehicle is disclosed having lower and upper steering column members that are slidingly interengaged. The upper column member is attached to a structural part of the motor vehicle by a ride down mechanism that allows the upper steering column to move in the event of a collision. A load transfer means is provided to bypass the ride down mechanism when an adjustment lever is moved to a position allowing the position of the upper steering column member to be adjusted thereby preventing accidental damage occurring to the ride down mechanism due to operator abuse. | 11-10-2011 |
20120025501 | CURTAIN AIRBAG FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An inflatable curtain airbag is secured along an upper edge to a body structure of the motor vehicle and deploys downwardly when inflated. Prior to deployment, the lower edge of the curtain is not tethered to the vehicle body. When nearly or fully deployed, the lower edge of the curtain engages an adjacent part of the motor vehicle so as to form a virtual tether therebetween resisting relative movement between the curtain and the adjacent part. | 02-02-2012 |
20130249199 | Curtain Airbag for a Motor Vehicle - An inflatable curtain airbag is secured along an upper edge to a body structure of the motor vehicle and deploys downwardly when inflated. Prior to deployment, the lower edge of the curtain is not tethered to the vehicle body. When nearly or fully deployed, the lower edge of the curtain engages an adjacent part of the motor vehicle so as to form a virtual tether therebetween resisting relative movement between the curtain and the adjacent part. | 09-26-2013 |
Mark Ward, Hull GB
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20110212871 | Composition - A multi-phase surface cleaning composition. A first phase comprises an acidic cleaning formulation. A second phase comprises an alkaline cleaning formulation. The second phase includes a synthetic clay component. | 09-01-2011 |
Martin Brian Ward, Cambridge GB
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20110108743 | TUNEABLE QUANTUM LIGHT SOURCE - A photon source comprising a semiconductor heterostructure, said semiconductor heterostructure comprising a quantum well, a barrier region adjacent said quantum well and a quantum dot provided in said quantum well, the photon source further comprising electrical contacts and a power supply coupled to first and second electrical contacts configured to apply a tuneable electric field across said quantum dot to control the emission energy of said quantum dot, said electric field being tuneable across an operating range an wherein the tunnelling time of carriers from said quantum dot to said first electrical contact and the tunnelling time of carriers from said quantum dot to said second electrical contact are greater than the radiative decay time of an exciton in said quantum dot over said operating range for controlling the emission energy, said photon source being configured such that emission from a single quantum dot exits said photon source. | 05-12-2011 |
20130322873 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTUM TELEPORTATION - A system for quantum teleportation of a quantum state of an input photon, including: a light emitting diode configured to produce a polarization entangled photon pair; a beam splitter configured to direct photons of the entangled photon pair along respective first and second paths; a measurement unit performing a joint measurement on the input photon; a timing unit configured to measure a first delay between the input photon and the photon of the entangled photon pair at a point of maximum indistinguishability of the photons as they pass through the joint measurement unit, and to measure a second delay between the two photons of the entangled photon pair as they exit the light emitting diode; a controller configured to determine a teleportation measurement is valid if the first delay is within a first predetermined timing window and the second delay is within a second predetermined timing window. | 12-05-2013 |
Martin Richard Ward, Southampton GB
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20090249518 | Modification of plant development and morphology - A method of modifying morphology in a plant by introducing into a plant at least one chimaeric gene having a promoter sequence operably associated with a nucleic acid sequence, the promoter sequence being operable to direct expression in specific cells of the plant and the nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one gene product capable of altering the metabolism of or causing death of the specific cells and/or nearby cells. In particular, the promoter sequence is operable to direct expression in lateral bud or lateral shoot and the nucleic acid encoding at least one gene product capable of disrupting the metabolism of or causing the death of the lateral bud or lateral shoot or nearby cells. Preferably the promoter sequence has the sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 or SEQ ID No. 4, or a part thereof capable of regulating expression of a gene, or a sequence having at least 60%, preferably at least 75%, homology to SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 and being capable of regulating expression of a gene. | 10-01-2009 |
20120011616 | Modification of Plant Development and Morphology - A method of modifying morphology in a plant by introducing into a plant at least one chimaeric gene having a promoter sequence operably associated with a nucleic acid sequence, the promoter sequence being operable to direct expression in specific cells of the plant and the nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one gene product capable of altering the metabolism of or causing death of the specific cells and/or nearby cells. In particular, the promoter sequence is operable to direct expression in lateral bud or lateral shoot and the nucleic acid encoding at least one gene product capable of disrupting the metabolism of or causing the death of the lateral bud or lateral shoot or nearby cells. Preferably the promoter sequence has the sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 or SEQ ID No. 4, or a part thereof capable of regulating expression of a gene, or a sequence having at least 60%, preferably at least 75%, homology to SEQ ID No. I or SEQ ID No. 7 and being capable of regulating expression of a gene. | 01-12-2012 |
20140033364 | Modification of Plant Development and Morphology - A method of modifying morphology in a plant by introducing into a plant at least one chimaeric gene having a promoter sequence operably associated with a nucleic acid sequence, the promoter sequence being operable to direct expression in specific cells of the plant and the nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one gene product capable of altering the metabolism of or causing death of the specific cells and/or nearby cells. In particular, the promoter sequence is operable to direct expression in lateral bud or lateral shoot and the nucleic acid encoding at least one gene product capable of disrupting the metabolism of or causing the death of the lateral bud or lateral shoot of nearby cells. Preferably the promoter sequence has the sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 or SEQ ID No. 4, or a part thereof capable of regulating expression of a gene, or a sequence having at least 60%, preferably at least 75%, homology to SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 or SEQ ID No. 4 and being capable of regulating expression of a gene. | 01-30-2014 |
Martyn Ross Ward, Bingley GB
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20110156944 | DEVICE CONTROL BUS COMMAND TRANSLATION FOR NONCOMPLIANT AND INCOMPATIBLE DEVICES - A method of facilitating consumer device control bus functionality in an entertainment system is presented. In the method, a consumer device control bus command is received from a first electronic device. The control bus command is translated into a wireless remote control command compatible with a second electronic device. The wireless remote control command is transmitted to the second electronic device. A consumer device control command translation device, as well as a consumer electronics device providing related capability, is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
20110197214 | TRACKING USER REMOTE SIGNATURES - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for identifying a particular user of an receiver, such as a set-top box or receiver. A user is identified by the manner in which she uses an input device, such a wireless remote. Each individual user of the receiver is assigned a profile that includes values for a number of information points that serve to distinguish the user from other users of the receiver. With a user identified through tracking of her usage of a input device, customized content such as target advertisements or programming suggestions may be provided. | 08-11-2011 |
Martyn Ross Ward, West Yorkshire GB
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20110188107 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT USING PHOTOSENSITIVE LENSES - Systems and methods are provided for presenting three-dimensional content on a display. An exemplary system for presenting a plurality of frames on a display comprises a first lens, a second lens, and an activation system. The activation system utilizes electromagnetic radiation to activate the first lens when a respective frame being presented on the display corresponds to the first lens, resulting in the first lens being substantially transparent and the second lens being substantially opaque, and to activate the second lens when a respective frame being presented on the display corresponds to the second lens, resulting in the second lens being substantially transparent and the first lens being substantially opaque. | 08-04-2011 |
20130198403 | REMOTE VIEWING OF MEDIA CONTENT USING LAYERED VIDEO ENCODING - Systems, devices and processes are described to transfer a media program from a media server to a playback device over a network. The media program is encoded in a multi-layer format having a plurality of layers comprising a base layer and at least one additional layer. The base layer supports playback of the entire media program at a lower resolution and each of the additional layers provides additional data that, when combined with the base layer, supports playback of the media program at a higher resolution. The base layer is initially transferred to allow playback of the media program at the lower resolution on the playback device. If sufficient resources remain after transfer of the base layer, then at least one of the additional layers may be subsequently transferred to allow playback of the media program at the higher resolution. | 08-01-2013 |
20130258072 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT USING PHOTOSENSITIVE LENSES - Systems and methods are provided for presenting three-dimensional content on a display. An exemplary system for presenting a plurality of frames on a display comprises a first lens, a second lens, and an activation system. The activation system utilizes electromagnetic radiation to activate the first lens when a respective frame being presented on the display corresponds to the first lens, resulting in the first lens being substantially transparent and the second lens being substantially opaque, and to activate the second lens when a respective frame being presented on the display corresponds to the second lens, resulting in the second lens being substantially transparent and the first lens being substantially opaque. | 10-03-2013 |
20130293490 | DISPLAY ZOOM CONTROLLED BY PROXIMITY DETECTION - Various embodiments provide a user device comprising a touch screen display having a touch screen input; a proximity detector arrangement comprising a plurality of sensors for detecting a location of an input device; and a control unit comprising a processor. The control unit is configured to receive data from the proximity detector to determine the location of the input device, including a value related to the distance of the input device to the display; and control the display to perform a zoom function to enlarge or reduce the size of content on a portion of the display based on the value related to the distance of the input device to the display. The proximity detector arrangement and control unit are configured to detect the location of the input device within a detection volume and to provide a gradual variation in enlargement or reduction of the size of content as the distance of the input device to the display varies. Providing a gradual variation in zoom allows for a more precise and enjoyable user experience. | 11-07-2013 |
Mary Ward, London GB
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20080299521 | Colour Display System - A colour display system for aiding the selection and combination of colours in colour scheming is described, wherein the system comprises an array ( | 12-04-2008 |
Mary Ward, Northern Ireland GB
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20100324019 | Use of Riboflavin in the Treatment of Hypertension - The invention provides the use of riboflavin in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of elevated blood pressure in a subject homozygous or heterozygous for the MTHFR C677T polymorphism. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical product for the treatment or prophylaxis of elevated blood pressure in a subject homozygous or heterozygous for the MTHFR C677T polymorphism, comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of an anti-hypertensive agent and riboflavin, and the invention further provides a method of treatment of such a subject comprising the administration of riboflavin. | 12-23-2010 |
Mathew Roger Ward, Haddington GB
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20110258974 | SADDLE - A dynamically rigged load distributing system ( | 10-27-2011 |
Matthew Ward, Edinburgh GB
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20110125600 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING FUEL - Disclosed is a computer implemented method comprising the steps of calculating a fuel entitlement price, which is valid for a first order time period; receiving within the first order time period an order signal representing a first order by a customer for a fuel entitlement volume at the entitlement price, and accepting the first order, wherein the entitlement volume entitles the customer to take delivery from one or more of a plurality of filling stations, within a first entitlement time period, of a volume of fuel, in the aggregate, up to the entitlement volume, the first entitlement time period extending beyond the first order time period; updating a fuel entitlement balance of the customer to reflect the first order and the first entitlement time period; and updating the fuel entitlement balance of the customer in response to receipt of data indicating that the customer has taken delivery of a volume of fuel from a filling station. | 05-26-2011 |
Michael C. Ward, Ecton GB
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20090103730 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING A DEVICE CONFORMING TO A PAYMENT STANDARD FOR ACCESS CONTROL AND/OR SECURE DATA STORAGE - Secure establishment of a key associated with a first facility identifier is facilitated. The key is shared between a device and an operator of a first facility, via a public key management infrastructure of a payment system operating according to the payment standard, during a first transaction, substantially in accordance with the payment standard, between the device and the first facility. Controlling access to a first facility is facilitated, via the device, using the key associated with the first facility identifier, substantially without reference to an issuer of the device and substantially without use of asymmetric keys of the device, during a plurality of subsequent transactions, substantially in accordance with the payment standard, between the device and the first facility. The steps can be repeated for a number of different facilities, such as different transit systems, with appropriate rules to address a situation where the device has a limited storage capacity for keys of different transit operators. | 04-23-2009 |
Michael David Ward, Bristol GB
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20080308076 | Aircraft Fuel Tank Assembly - An aircraft fuel tank assembly includes a tank for holding fuel, a canister and a fuel pump assembly. The fuel pump assembly includes: an electric motor, a pump and an electronics unit. The electronics unit and canister are arranged so that, in use, a dry bay is defined between the electronics unit and the canister. | 12-18-2008 |
20090212162 | AIRCRAFT WINGS AND FUEL TANKS - On failure, a burst rotor of a wing-mounted engine ( | 08-27-2009 |
Nicholas Matthew Ward, Newhouse GB
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20110092486 | IH CHANNEL INHIBITORS FOR THE PROMOTION OF WAKEFULNESS - The present invention relates to use of an I | 04-21-2011 |
Nick Ward, Ely GB
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20090124216 | TELLECOMMUNICATIONS CARD WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA - A telecommunications card comprising a cavity in which an antenna structure is movably mounted between a first position in which the antenna structure is substantially located within the cavity and a second position in which the antenna structure is extended from the cavity, the telecommunications card further comprising moving means for moving the antenna structure from the first position to the second position, the antenna structure comprising a slide portion and an antenna portion which are movably connected to each other, characterised in that the antenna structure further comprises erecting means for erecting the antenna portion from the second position to a third position suitable for wireless communication with a telecommunications network. | 05-14-2009 |
Norman Ward, Gloucester GB
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20090016893 | Skinning of progressive cavity apparatus - A skinned rotor | 01-15-2009 |
Peter Ward, Middlesex GB
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20100267696 | Amido-Thiophene Compounds and Their Use as 11-Beta-HSD1 Inhibitors - The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-thiophene compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. | 10-21-2010 |
20110015178 | Amido-Thiophene Compounds and Their Use - The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-thiophene compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. | 01-20-2011 |
20120095046 | Amido-Isothiazole Compounds and Their Use as Inhibitors of 11Beta-HSD1 for the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders - The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-isothiazole compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc. | 04-19-2012 |
Peter Ward, Oundle GB
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20110108702 | Method And Apparatus To Minimise The Onset And Recovery Time Of A Silicon Photomultiplier - Silicon photomultiplier circuitry is provided that comprises at least one silicon photomultiplier pixel, each pixel comprising a plurality of silicon photomultiplier microcells. The silicon photomultiplier circuitry comprises control circuitry adapted to maintain a substantially constant voltage on a connection node between microcells of the pixel. The control circuitry is adapted to minimise the onset and recovery time of an output signal by maintaining a substantially constant voltage on the connection node. | 05-12-2011 |
Peter John Ward, Oundle GB
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20100295144 | Tiled Light Sensing Array - A method is provided of forming a light sensing arrangement for use in a light sensor. The method comprises tiling a plurality of individual light sensing elements on a carrier, each element having a notch formed in an edge thereof, the notch being adapted to provide space, when the elements are tiled together, for an electrical connection to be made between the carrier and a surface of the element arranged to faced away from the carrier. Each element may comprise Silicon Photomultiplier (SPM) circuitry. | 11-25-2010 |
Phillip Allan Ward, Ely GB
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20100314151 | Cable termination system - An armoured cable termination system and method of assembly is provided that clamps the armour wires of the cable over and around the back of a conical inner armour clamp member. The wires are also retained between the inner clamp member and an outer body and a securing end plate. The armour wires are splayed by the inner clamp member, which is forced onto the cable to displace the armour wires. The forcing mechanism is used to support an armour wire former that bends the armour wires around the back of the inner clamp member. The top clamp is then forced onto the termination assembly, such that the armour wires adopt a smooth curve around the back of the inner clamp and are securely clamped along their length. The assembly may then be mounted to a flexible pulling head for pulling it into contact with a structure. | 12-16-2010 |
Phillip Allan Ward, Littleport GB
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20110154619 | Cable termination system - A cable termination system and method of assembly is provided that clamps strength members of the cable after they have been wrapped around a winding member. The clamping force required is therefore reduced by the capstan effect of the winding member. The winding member is preferably a torus that encircles the cable, and the system may comprise a number of progressively larger tori arranged in sequence along the cable to provide sufficient room for wrapping all of the strength members around them. | 06-30-2011 |
Richard Andrew Ward, Cheshire GB
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20090312336 | DIHYDROPTERIDINE COMPOUNDS AS ANTI PROLIFERATIVE AGENTS - Compounds of formula (I), or optionally the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, and their use in the inhibition of PLK activity are described. | 12-17-2009 |
20110118238 | 2-ANILINOPURIN-8-ONES AS INHIBITORS OF TTK/MPS1 FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - This invention relates to chemical compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which possess inhibitory activity against the spindle checkpoint kinase: Tyrosine Threonine Kinase (TTK)/monopolar spindle 1 (Mps1) and are accordingly useful for their anti-cancer effect in a warm-blooded animal such as man. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of said chemical compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of conditions mediated by TTK/Mps1, for use either alone or in combination with other anti-pro liferative agents. | 05-19-2011 |
Robert William Ward, Essex GB
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20080234301 | Alpha-4 Integrin Mediated Cell Adhesion Inhibitors for the Treatment or Prevention of Inflammatory Diseases - The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I), processes for their preparation, compositions comprising them and their use in the treatment or prevention of diseases capable of being modulated by the inhibition of cell adhesion. | 09-25-2008 |
20090105217 | 2-PHENYL-5-AMINO-1,3,4-OXADIAZOLES AND THEIR USE AS NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR LIGANDS - Novel oxadiazole derivatives of formula (I) having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders and gastrointestinal disorders through modulation of the nicotinic α7 receptor. | 04-23-2009 |
Simon Ward, Sheffield GB
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20080292615 | DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE - We disclose a method of diagnosis of a disease, or susceptibility to a disease associated with abnormal cell-cell adhesion between epithelial cells, the method comprising detection of a mutation in a nucleic acid encoding an adhesion protein, a protease, or a protease inhibitor of an individual. Methods of making medicaments and methods of treatment and/or prophylaxis are also disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
Simon Ward, Chesterfield GB
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20090076032 | Derivatives of 18Beta-Glycyrrhetinic Acid - The present invention relates to novel derivatives of 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid and methods of synthesising the derivatives. Also included within the scope of the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the derivatives of the present invention and medical uses of the derivatives, including their use in inhibiting enzymes such as retinol dehydrogenases. The present invention also relates to methods of treating diseases, such as hyperproliferative diseases, neoplasms, cancers and photoageing. | 03-19-2009 |
20090123549 | Pharmaceutical Compositions - A composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable group (2, 4, 12, 13 or 14) metal compound for the treatment of a dermatological condition involving an abnormal decrease in the cell-to-cell adhesion between epithelial cells in the epidermal barrier. | 05-14-2009 |
20130028986 | Pharmaceutical Compositions - A composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable group (2, 4, 12, 13 or 14) metal compound for the treatment of a dermatological condition involving an abnormal decrease in the cell-to-cell adhesion between epithelial cells in the epidermal barrier. | 01-31-2013 |
Simon E. Ward, Harlow GB
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20100016330 | Novel Derivatives - The present invention relates to novel piperazine derivatives; to processes for their preparation; to pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives; and to the use of the derivatives in therapy to treat diseases for which blocking the Ca | 01-21-2010 |
Simon E. Ward, Essex GB
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20110021578 | Compounds which Potentiate the AMPA Receptor and Uses Thereof in Medicine - Compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof are provided: wherein n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R | 01-27-2011 |
Simon J. Ward, Sheffield GB
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20100069338 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a composition for topical administration to the skin for treating and/or preventing a dermatological condition involving an abnormal decrease in the cell-to-cell adhesion between epithelial cells comprising a zinc salt which is at least partially soluble in water and an acid, wherein the composition has a pH less than or equal to 6. The dermatological condition is generally selected from eczema, dermatitis, atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, non-atopic eczema, non-atopic dermatitis, seborrheic eczema, irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, pruritus and sensitive skin. A preferred composition comprises zinc lactate, lactic acid and has a pH of about 4.0 to 5.0. | 03-18-2010 |
Stephen Ward, Cambridge GB
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20100063365 | Apparatus and System for Monitoring - A monitoring device wearable by a person to be monitored, comprising: one or more sensing means for sensing cardio, respiratory, physiological and/or other information from the person; processing means for analysing the sensed information; memory means for storing the sensed and/or analysed information; and communication means for transmitting at least the analysed information. At least one waveform acquired from the sensed cardio, respiratory, physiological and/or other information is digitised in real time; analysis of the sensed and/or digitised information is performed in real-time and a welfare indication of the person computed in real-time; and the computed welfare indication of the person is transmitted by the communication means and/or stored in the memory means. | 03-11-2010 |
20130237772 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING - A monitoring device wearable by a person to be monitored, comprising: one or more sensing means for sensing cardio, respiratory, physiological and/or other information from the person; processing means for analysing the sensed information; memory means for storing the sensed and/or analysed information; and communication means for transmitting at least the analysed information. At least one waveform acquired from the sensed cardio, respiratory, physiological and/or other information is digitised in real time; analysis of the sensed and/or digitised information is performed in real-time and a welfare indication of the person computed in real-time; and the computed welfare indication of the person is transmitted by the communication means and/or stored in the memory means. | 09-12-2013 |
Stephen Andrew Ward, Liverpool GB
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20100113436 | DISPIRO TETRAOXANE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA AND/OR CANCER - A compound having the formula (I) wherein ring A represents a substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic or multicyclic ring; m=any positive integer; n=0-5; X=CH and Y=—C(O)NR | 05-06-2010 |
20130023551 | DISPIRO TETRAOXANE COMPOUNDS - A compound having the formula (I) | 01-24-2013 |
Stuart Ward, Royston GB
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20110201593 | TRICYCLIC HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides novel compounds of formula I having the general formula: | 08-18-2011 |
Stuart Ward, Coventry West Midlands GB
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20110240042 | SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION - A spinal immobilisation apparatus has a harness for immovably securing to the torso of a person and a separate head support of collarless construction for mounting about the head of a person. Releasable connection allows the head support to be adjustably secured on the harness in relation to the shoulders and back of the wearer. The harness configuration allows ready access to the wearer's chest area. Elastication allows the cheat to expand during breathing. The head support is of open-faced, open-topped structure having rigid side walls hingedly connected to a rigid rear wall. | 10-06-2011 |
Stuart Ward, Loughborough GB
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20110086237 | BONDING APPARATUS - Bonding apparatus ( | 04-14-2011 |
Stuart Ward, Bournemouth GB
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20080218748 | MEASURING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PELTIER-SEEBECK DETECTOR - A measuring apparatus comprises a detector device for detecting a variable to be measured, and a controller operative to control the detector device and generate an output signal indicative of the magnitude of the variable being measured. The detector device comprises a housing on which are mounted two Peltier-Seebeck detectors, the detectors being arranged on the housing such that only the first Peltier-Seebeck detector is exposed, in use, to the variable to be measured. The controller is operative to generate the output signal based on the output of the first Peltier-Seebeck detector and the output of the second Peltier-Seebeck detector so as to account for the effect of the ambient heat on each Peltier-Seebeck detector. | 09-11-2008 |
20090231157 | METER ADAPTOR - An adaptor can be provided for a meter of the type comprising a meter body and a detector. The meter body can be operative to process and display an analogue output signal generated by the detector indicative of a given input to the detector. The adaptor can comprise electrical connection means operative to form electrical connections with the meter body and with the detector. The adaptor can further comprise interface means operative to convert, in use, the analogue output signal from the detector into a standardised output signal for transmission to the meter body. The interface means can be operative to generate the standardised output signal from a plurality of detectors such that the adaptor can enable the meter body to be used with more than one detector. | 09-17-2009 |
Timothy Ward, Chesham GB
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20100285672 | VARIABLE CONFIGURATION APPARATUS - A variable configuration apparatus has components or sub-systems. At least some components ( | 11-11-2010 |
Timothy Ward, Southampton GB
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20090150499 | METHOD FOR SHARING INFORMATION OVER AN INSTANT MESSAGING NETWORK - A method for sharing information in applications via instant messaging (IM), the method includes: receiving a representation of an item in a first IM window on a sending device; recording metadata associated with the item with a sending plugin; sending the item and the associated recorded metadata to one or more receiving devices; receiving the item and the associated recorded metadata in a second IM window at the one or more receiving devices; opening the item with a receiving plugin; and wherein in response to the associated metadata the receiving plugin determines how to position and display information from the item; wherein the item is one or more of the following: a uniform resource locator (URL) and files generated with application software; and wherein the application software comprises word processors, spreadsheets, planning and scheduling, presentation, drawing, financial, statistical, and gaming. | 06-11-2009 |
20120066395 | DYNAMIC APPLICATION PROVISIONING IN CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - A method for dynamically provisioning a machine with applications to assist with work is a cloud computing environment is described. In one embodiment, such a method includes identifying a machine available for provisioning with at least one application. The method identifies work associated with a cloud computing environment. Responsive to identifying the work, the method determines how the machine can most optimally assist with the work. The method then dynamically provisions the machine with at least one application selected to enable the machine to most optimally assist with the work. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120185598 | DYNAMIC APPLICATION PROVISIONING IN CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - A method for dynamically provisioning a machine with applications to assist with work is a cloud computing environment is described. In one embodiment, such a method includes identifying a machine available for provisioning with at least one application. The method identifies work associated with a cloud computing environment. Responsive to identifying the work, the method determines how the machine can most optimally assist with the work. The method then dynamically provisions the machine with at least one application selected to enable the machine to most optimally assist with the work. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 07-19-2012 |
Timothy J. Ward, Winchester GB
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20100293475 | NOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL RECIPIENTS OF EMAIL MESSAGES - An email client software application can include a sending component, a receiving component, a notifier, and a reply-all option. The sending component can be for sending email messages to a set of recipients. The receiving component can be for receiving email messages. The notifier can be for receiving notifications from recipients to whom email messages have been previously sent. The received notifications can indicate that previously sent email messages have been forwarded to others. The reply-all option can be provided such that when triggered it automatically sends a reply message to a subset of recipients associated with an initial one of the email messages and to the others that have been sent the initial one of the email messages. The others included in the subset can be determined from the notifications received and processed by the notifier. | 11-18-2010 |
Timothy James Ward, Southampton GB
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20100293238 | METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR RECEIVING AN UPDATE TO A PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED EMAIL MESSAGE - A method and computer program product enable an email user to receive an update to a previously received email message. An email client receives an update to the previously received email message is received. Privacy information in the update is identified and that privacy information is associated with a first portion of the previously received email message. The privacy information indicates whether the user is permitted to view that first portion of the previously received email message. The privacy information may be used to update the previously received message. | 11-18-2010 |
Tony Ward, Gb-York GB
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20080317931 | Beverage Ingredient Containing Capsule Having Several Compartments - A method for producing a beverage or liquid comestible from a single capsule by subdividing the interior of the capsule into a plurality of compartments, at least two compartments containing beverage-forming ingredients, introducing a liquid into one of the compartments of the capsule and starting to produce and drain a first beverage component on the basis of the ingredient contained in the first compartment, and opening a fluid communication between the first and the second compartment such that after the start of the production of the first beverage compartment, a production of a beverage component on the basis of the ingredient contained in the second compartment commences. The capsule is preferably used to make cappuccino-style beverages. | 12-25-2008 |
Tracey Elizabeth Ward, Haddington GB
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20110258974 | SADDLE - A dynamically rigged load distributing system ( | 10-27-2011 |