Ross, GB
Alan Ross, Ellesmere Port GB
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20120124893 | METHODS OF TREATING COAL TO IMPROVE COMBUSTION AND REDUCE CARBON CONTENT OF FLY ASH - An iron salt of an organic acid, selected from formic acid, carboxylic acids having (3) or more carbon atoms and sulphonic acids, is used to reduce the carbon content of the fly ash, when coal is combusted. | 05-24-2012 |
20120260876 | METHOD OF INCREASING FUEL EFFICIENCY - An additive, comprising a fatty acid and/or a derivative of a fatty acid and an amine, is used in a fuel for the purpose of increasing the efficiency of an engine combusting said fuel, in particular for the purpose of reducing the losses arising from the sliding of the pistons of an engine within their cylinders, and preferably with the result that fuel economy is improved. | 10-18-2012 |
20130288937 | ADDITIVES FOR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS - An additive compound comprising a derivative of particular fatty acids and polyamines has been found to be friction reducing, and particularly readily miscible in fuels and lubricants. The fatty acid has more than 12 carbon atoms and at least one carboxylic group. The polyamine residue has more than two nitrogen atoms. The mole ratio of the carboxylic groups to nitrogen atoms used to form the compound is greater than 0.8 carboxylic groups per 1 nitrogen atom. | 10-31-2013 |
Alistair Ross, East Kilbride GB
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20140205665 | BIORESORBABLE MICROPARTICLES - Polyurethane microparticles are derived from structural units comprising poly(alkylene oxide) moieties, caprolactone moieties and urethane moieties. The microparticles may include an active agent and have a particle size from 0.1 to 100 microns. Microparticles for injection have a particle size of 15 to 80 microns; for use as a aerosol 1 to 3 microns; and for intraocular use 0.02 to 2 microns. Dispersivity is in the range 1 to 3. | 07-24-2014 |
Calvin Ross, Dereham GB
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20110015260 | ANTI-MALARIAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria, comprising artemether and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions. | 01-20-2011 |
20140179772 | Anti-Malarial Pharmaceutical Composition - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria, comprising artemether and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions. | 06-26-2014 |
Calvin Ross, Wisbech GB
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20100323038 | Pharmaceutical Compositions - The present invention relates to an improved mode of administration for cannabis and its natural and synthetic derivatives. A pharmaceutical composition suitable for sublingual aerosol or spray delivery of cannabis is provided. The formulation may be dispensed using a pump spray or the formulation may include a propellant, such as butane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227). The term cannabis is used herein to refer to all physiologically active substances derived from the cannabis family of plants and synthetic cannabis analogues and derivatives, precursors, metabolites etc., or related substances having cannabis-like physiological effects. | 12-23-2010 |
Calvin Ross, Cambridgeshire GB
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20120328718 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to an improved mode of administration for cannabis and its natural and synthetic derivatives. A pharmaceutical composition suitable for sublingual aerosol or spray delivery of cannabis is provided. The formulation may be dispensed using a pump spray or the formulation may include a propellant, such as butane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227). The term cannabis is used herein to refer to all physiologically active substances derived from the cannabis family of plants and synthetic cannabis analogues and derivatives, precursors, metabolites etc., or related substances having cannabis-like physiological effects. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006182 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to an improved mode of administration for cannabis and its natural and synthetic derivatives. A pharmaceutical composition suitable for sublingual aerosol or spray delivery of cannabis is provided. The formulation may be dispensed using a pump spray or the formulation may include a propellant, such as butane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227). The term cannabis is used herein to refer to all physiologically active substances derived from the cannabis family of plants and synthetic cannabis analogues and derivatives, precursors, metabolites etc., or related substances having cannabis-like physiological effects. | 01-03-2013 |
Calvin John Ross, Norwich GB
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20090326442 | DOSAGE DISPENSING CANISTER - A one dose at a time, non-pressurised fluid dispensing canister from which the or each dose is dispensed as a result of two surfaces ( | 12-31-2009 |
Calvin John Ross, Norfolk GB
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20120157518 | Sublingual Spray Formulation Comprising Dihydroartemesinin - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, fluke infestations and Lyme disease, comprising compounds capable of providing dihydroartemesinin and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions. | 06-21-2012 |
Cameron Peter Sutherland Ross, Hertfordshire GB
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20130136242 | TRANSACTION SECURITY METHOD AND SYSTEM - There is described method and apparatus for processing signals of a telephonic communication, where the signals represent sensitive and non-sensitive information. A described method comprises processing the signals to provide a first version of the signals that is to be recorded and a second version of the signals that is to be output as audio; monitoring at least the first version of the signals to detect, in said at least the first version of the signals, one or more instances of one or more predetermined characteristics that represent the sensitive information conveyed by the signals; and modifying said at least the first version of the signals by removing the identified predetermined characteristics from said at least the first version of the signals. | 05-30-2013 |
20140365372 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIATING COMMUNICATIONS - A method of mediating communications between a first computing device and a second computing device, by an intermediary computing device, comprising establishing a communications link to each of the first and second computing devices, receiving a first message from the first computing device, the content of the first message comprising information in a protected format, converting at least part of the information in the protected format to an unprotected format, and transmitting a second message to the second computing device, the content of the second message comprising at least part of the information in the unprotected format. | 12-11-2014 |
Daniel Ross, Nuneaton GB
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20130191175 | PERSONNEL ACTIVITY RECORDING TERMINAL, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUCH A SYSTEM - A personnel management system includes a personnel activity recording terminal, a subscriber terminal for receiving subscriber assignments, a server for receiving data from the personnel activity recording terminal and the subscriber terminal, and a database for storing the data received at the server. The server is arranged to compare the data received from the personnel activity recording terminal and the subscriber assignments and to allocate assignments to personnel. | 07-25-2013 |
David William Ross, Edinburgh GB
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20140208643 | GASTROPOD DETERRENT BARRIER - The present invention relates to a barrier for at least partially surrounding a planted area for repelling gastropods such as slugs. The barrier has a wall arrangement and a ledge extending away from the wall arrangement. The ledge has a plurality of downwardly extending elements. The barrier is disposed over ground around a planted area to be protected from gastropods. The wall arrangement and the downwardly extending elements of the ledge are operative to repel gastropods and thereby reduce the likelihood of their reaching the planted area. | 07-31-2014 |
Donald Ross, Kingswells GB
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20120103082 | DOWNHOLE FLOW METER - A technique facilitates flow monitoring in a well. A well component is designed for engagement with a well string deployed downhole into a wellbore. The well component has an internal flow passage through which well fluid is flowed. A sensor structure is mounted in the well component along the internal flow passage and comprises at least one sensor designed to sense a parameter related to fluid flow. The sensor structure is movable between a non-intrusive flow position with respect to the internal flow passage and a measurement position within the internal flow passage for measurement of the desired parameter. | 05-03-2012 |
Donald W. Ross, Kingswells GB
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20110191028 | MEASUREMENT DEVICES WITH MEMORY TAGS AND METHODS THEREOF - A downhole measurement device includes one or more sensors configured to measure a parameter in a well; a plurality of memory tags for storing measurement data from the one or more sensors; and an ejection module configured to release one of the plurality of memory tags upon a predetermined condition. A method for monitoring a well includes deploying of a measurement device having one or more sensors and a plurality of memory tags into a wellbore; obtaining measurement data of the parameter using the one or more sensors; writing the measurement data to one of the plurality of memory tags; releasing the memory tag having the measurement data; allowing the memory tag having the measurement data to be carried by a flow in the wellbore uphole; reading the measurement data from the memory tag having the measurement data at a location remote from the downhole measurement device. | 08-04-2011 |
Elizabeth Anita Ross, Norwich GB
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20140179772 | Anti-Malarial Pharmaceutical Composition - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of malaria, comprising artemether and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions. | 06-26-2014 |
Elizabeth Anita Ross, Norfolk GB
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20120157518 | Sublingual Spray Formulation Comprising Dihydroartemesinin - The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, fluke infestations and Lyme disease, comprising compounds capable of providing dihydroartemesinin and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions. | 06-21-2012 |
Elizabeth Anita Ross, Dereham GB
E. Raymod Ross, Cheshire GB
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20120239149 | APPARATUS FOR REPLACING A DAMAGED SPINAL DISC - An apparatus for replacing a damaged spinal disc in a spinal column includes a first retaining device having an outer surface engageable with a first vertebra of the spinal column and an inner surface. A second retaining device has an outer surface engageable with a second vertebra of the spinal column and an inner surface. A resilient core has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface engages the inner surface of the first retaining device. The second surface engages the inner surface of the second retaining device. The resilient core has a tapered radially outer surface extending from adjacent the first surface to adjacent the second surface. The first retaining device may have a flange extending toward the second retaining device. A concave surface may extend between the first surface and the radially outer surface. The concave surface of the core may engage the flange when the apparatus is free of a load. | 09-20-2012 |
Foster Ross, Haltwhistle GB
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20090085004 | Aircraft De-/Anti-Icer - This invention relates to an aircraft de-/anti-icer for use at low temperatures. In particular, the present invention provides the use of a composition comprising 1,3-propylene glycol, one or more surfactants, one or more corrosion inhibitors, one or more pH regulators and water for removing frozen water from the surfaces of aircraft and/or for preventing the formation of frozen water thereon at a temperature below −32° C. | 04-02-2009 |
Gary Ross, Edinburgh GB
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20130259301 | STAIN DETECTION - A method of detecting staining on a media item is described. An example method includes receiving an image of the media item, including a plurality of pixels having different intensity values within a range of intensity values, applying central weighting to the received image, applying a threshold to each pixel in the centrally-weighted image to transform each pixel to a binary value, comparing a pixel in the evaluation image with a pixel in a binary reference image to create a difference image including (i) a stain pixel at each spatial location in which a pixel in the evaluation image has a low intensity pixel and the corresponding pixel in the binary reference image has a high intensity pixel, and (ii) a non-stain pixel at all other spatial locations. The media item is identified as stained in the event that the difference image meets a staining criterion. | 10-03-2013 |
20130287264 | DEFECT CATEGORISATION - A method of categorising defects in a media item. The method comprising the steps of: receiving a binarised image of the media item, where the binarised image comprises a plurality of pixels, each pixel having either a potential defect intensity or a non-defect intensity; and identifying one or more blobs comprising contiguous pixels each having a potential defect intensity. For each identified blob, the method involves comparing a size of the blob with a damage threshold; ignoring the blob if the blob size is smaller than the damage threshold; and for each identified blob having a size exceeding or equalling the damage threshold, categorising the identified blob. | 10-31-2013 |
20130301936 | VALIDATION TEMPLATE FOR VALUABLE MEDIA OF MULTIPLE CLASSES - A technique for use in automatic validation of a media item involves accessing a template that comprises multiple one-class classifiers, each corresponding to one of multiple classes to which the media item might belong, and then applying each of the one-class classifiers to an image of the media item to generate a result set for each of the multiple classes. The result set for each media class is then analyzed to assess whether the media item belongs to that class. | 11-14-2013 |
20140016818 | PRODUCE COLOR DATA CORRECTION METHOD AND AN APPARATUS THEREFOR - A produce recognition system comprises an image capture device arranged to (i) capture a first color image which is representative of a color image of a produce item, and (ii) capture a second color image which is representative of a color image of at least one target color swatch. The produce recognition system further comprises control circuitry arranged to (i) calculate one or more color correction factors based upon differences between the captured second color image and a store of reference color images, and (ii) apply the calculated one or more color correction factors to the captured first color image to correct for color variations in the color image of the produce item due to a combination of variations in natural lighting and variations in interior lighting. | 01-16-2014 |
20140158496 | COUNTERFEIT MEDIA DETECTION - A media handler for detecting counterfeit media is described. The media handler comprises: a plurality of discrete sensors distributed along a transport path operable to transport a media item, and a controller operable to receive signals from the plurality of discrete sensors. The controller is also operable to make a decision on validity of the transported media item based on the received signals. | 06-12-2014 |
20140369590 | MEDIA AUTHENTICATION - A method of authenticating a media item is described. The method comprises: measuring a magnetic signal along the media item, converting the measured signal to a calibrated length signal, aligning the calibrated length signal with a reference signal, extracting features from the aligned signal, and classifying the media item based on the extracted features. | 12-18-2014 |
Gary Ross, Dundee GB
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20120087547 | PRODUCE RECOGNITION METHOD - A produce recognition method which uses hierarchical Bayesian learning and kernel combination, and which offers classification-oriented synergistic data integration from diverse sources. An example method includes providing a classifier having a plurality of inputs, each input being adapted to receive produce data of a different modality; mapping the produce data to the respective input of the classifier by a computer; for each input, independently operating on the data relating to that input to create a feature set by the computer; comparing each feature in the feature set to respective pre-trained data for that feature to produce a similarity description set; combining all similarity description sets using a dedicated weighting function to produce a composite similarity description by the computer; and deriving a plurality of class values from the composite similarity description to create a recognition result for the produce item by the computer. | 04-12-2012 |
20120280041 | FRAUD PREVENTION - An electromagnetic signal transmitter for fraud prevention in a self-service terminal is described. The electromagnetic signal transmitter comprises a plurality of coil drives. The plurality of coil drives may include a first inductive coil drive comprising a first pair of opposing poles; and a second inductive coil drive comprising a second pair of opposing poles, where the second pair of opposing poles are offset from the first pair of opposing poles in at least two dimensions. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280782 | FRAUD PREVENTION - A method of preventing fraud at a self-service terminal is described. The method comprises: receiving a signal from an electromagnetic sensor located in the vicinity of an electromagnetic signal transmitter; monitoring a drive signal being delivered to the electromagnetic signal transmitter; and comparing the drive signal with the electromagnetic sensor signal. The method then ascertains if a state of the electromagnetic sensor signal is inconsistent with a state of the drive signal; and triggers an alarm when the state of the electromagnetic sensor signal is inconsistent with a state of the drive signal. | 11-08-2012 |
Gary Ross, Angus GB
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20120163696 | MAGNETIC SENSOR - A magnetic sensor for discriminating between high and low coercivity magnets is disclosed. The sensor comprises a first magnetic field operable to orient high and low coercivity magnets in a first magnetic orientation. The sensor also comprises a second magnetic field, lower in strength than the first magnetic field, and operable to orient only the low coercivity magnets in a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation. The sensor further comprises a sensor for ascertaining the magnetic orientation of each of the magnets and thereby identifying if a magnet is a high coercivity magnet or a low coercivity magnet. | 06-28-2012 |
Gary Ross, Gwent GB
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20120183956 | SAMPLE HANDLING - The invention provides containers and methods of use for the storage, transportation and preparation of samples, such as DNA samples for analysis. The container is pre-provided with the reagents in sealed chambers. The sample can be introduced and the container manipulated to release the reagents, provide the necessary conditions and give a fully prepared sample. The container can then be engaged with an analysis device to identify characteristics of the sample or perform other operations thereon. | 07-19-2012 |
20130316335 | SAMPLE HANDLING - The invention provides containers and methods of use for the storage, transportation and preparation of samples, such as DNA samples for analysis. The container is pre-provided with the reagents in sealed chambers. The sample can be introduced and the container manipulated to release the reagents, provide the necessary conditions and give a fully prepared sample. The container can then be engaged with an analysis device to identify characteristics of the sample or perform other operations thereon. | 11-28-2013 |
Gary Ross, Monmouth GB
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20090213371 | Spectrophotometer Comprising Two Detectors for Overlapping Wavelength Ranges - A spectrophotometer has a first photodetector ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090277919 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING SHEETS OF FOIL - A dispenser for dispensing folded sheets ( | 11-12-2009 |
Gary A. Ross, Dundee GB
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20110129117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PRODUCE - An apparatus, method and system are presented for identifying produce. Multiple images of a produce item captured using five different types of illumination. The captured images are processed to determine parameters of the produce item and those parameters are compared to parameters of known produce to identify the produce item. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130635 | Medical self-service - Techniques for medical self-service are provided. A kiosk interacts with a patient to establish a patient identity, acquire medical records for the patient, and acquire one or more medical vital readings for the patient. The kiosk then packages the information in a summary that is electronically provided to medical personnel before a patient is addressed by the medical personnel at a medical facility. | 06-02-2011 |
Gary A. Ross, Edinburgh GB
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20090321623 | Security markers for identifying a source of a substance - A method of identifying a source of a substance incorporating one or more luminescent markers comprises illuminating the substance to stimulate emission from at least one of the luminescent markers. A luminescent signature is generated from the detected luminescent emission. The source of the substance is identified based on a match between the generated luminescent signature and a pre-defined luminescent signature. | 12-31-2009 |
20090324053 | Media Identification - A method and apparatus for identifying a media item. The apparatus includes a module for receiving media items and capturing an image of a received media item. The method involves ascertaining external dimensions of the media item from the captured image; creating a monochromatic image based on high contrast boundaries within the captured image; matching the monochromatic image to one of a plurality of templates of media items of approximately the same external dimensions as the media item; and providing details of the matched template, including type and orientation of the media item corresponding to the matched template. | 12-31-2009 |
20090324084 | Evaluating soiling of a media item - A method and apparatus for evaluating a soiling level of a media item, such as a banknote. The method comprises receiving an image of a media item including a plurality of pixels, each pixel having an associated intensity. Two sets of pixels are created, where each pixel in the first set has a higher intensity than each pixel in the second set. A representative intensity value from the first set and a representative intensity value from the second set are calculated. A soiling value from the ratio of the representative intensity value of the second set to the representative intensity value of the first set is calculated. The media item is captured if the soiling value fulfils a capture criterion. | 12-31-2009 |
20140112570 | MEDIA IDENTIFICATION - A method and apparatus for identifying a media item. The apparatus includes a module for receiving media items and capturing an image of a received media item. The method involves ascertaining external dimensions of the media item from the captured image; creating a monochromatic image based on high contrast boundaries within the captured image; matching the monochromatic image to one of a plurality of templates of media items of approximately the same external dimensions as the media item; and providing details of the matched template, including type and orientation of the media item corresponding to the matched template. | 04-24-2014 |
Gary A. Ross, Fife GB
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20110068169 | SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A self-service terminal for reading wireless tags incorporated into media items is described. The terminal comprises a media acceptor for receiving media items, such as banknotes incorporating an RFID tag, and a wireless tag reader for reading received media items incorporating wireless tags. The terminal may also include a wireless tag reader for reading wireless tags in media items that are being transported to determine if multiple superimposed media items are present. The terminal may include a wireless tag reader for reading wireless tags in media items presented as a bunch, and subsequently retracted, to determine if any of the presented media items had been removed. | 03-24-2011 |
Gary Alexander Ross, Dundee GB
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20100155476 | Methods and Apparatus for Automated Product Identification in Point of Sale Applications - Systems and techniques for product identification using terahertz radiation detection. An area of interest is illuminated with radiation in the terahertz frequency range and terahertz radiation reflected from objects within the area of interest is detected and a detector signal based on the detected radiation is processed to generate identifying information for the objects. The generated identifying information may be compared against stored identifying information for products and the result of the comparison is used to select a product or group of products for which the comparison produces a match. Processing of the detector signal may generate a spectral signature characteristic of reflective and absorptive properties of an object under illumination, and the spectral signature may be compared with stored spectral signature information for products. | 06-24-2010 |
Graham A. Ross, Welwyn Garden City GB
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20130095172 | USES FOR AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE INCLUDING HER2 DIMERIZATION INHIBITOR PERTUZUMAB - The present application describes uses for and articles of manufacture including Pertuzumab, a first-in-class HER2 dimerization inhibitor. In particular, the application describes methods for extending progression free survival in a HER2-positive breast cancer patient population; combining two HER2 antibodies to treat HER2-positive cancer without increasing cardiac toxicity; treating early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer; treating HER2-positive cancer by co-administering a mixture of Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab from the same intravenous bag; treating HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer; treating HER2-positive breast cancer with Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab and Vinorelbine; treating HER2-positive breast cancer with Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab and aromatase inhibitor; and treating low HER3 ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. It also describes an article of manufacture comprising a vial with Pertuzumab therein and a package insert providing safety and/or efficacy data thereon; a method of making the article of manufacture; and a method of ensuring safe and effective use of Pertuzumab related thereto. In addition the application describes an intravenous (IV) bag containing a stable mixture of Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab suitable for administration to a cancer patient. | 04-18-2013 |
Ian Ross, Angus GB
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20130133509 | Modular Emergency Stretcher System - A modular stretcher system includes a pouch having a releasable outer cover and an inner surface, and a stretcher comprised from a lightweight sheet material and stored within the pouch, wherein the stretcher is accessible upon release of the cover, and wherein the stretcher further includes at least two integrated load-bearing system fixings that engage the lightweight sheet and extend through the inner surface. The modular stretcher system may also be incorporated within a protective anti-ballistic jacket. | 05-30-2013 |
Ian Campbell Ross, Whitford GB
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20090266866 | FASTENER FEED METHOD AND APPARATUS - Fasteners, such as rivets ( | 10-29-2009 |
John Gordon Ross, Chelmsford GB
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20090003588 | Counter Sealing Archives of Electronic Seals - The description generally provides for systems and methods for a mobile communication network. Archives of seals can be sealed to protect the integrity of the seals and facilitate validation in the event a sealing party's sealed registration document is revoked. A document can be sealed multiple times to nest seals within other seals. Specific evidentiary metadata can be included by the sealing party. A main document including or associated with other documents can be sealed as a collection of documents. The seal of the main document can include external references to the files included in the main document to verify the external files were not changed or altered. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006258 | Registration Process - The description generally provides for systems and methods for a registration process. Archives of seals can be sealed to protect the integrity of the seals and facilitate validation in the event a sealing party's sealed registration document is revoked. A document can be sealed multiple times to nest seals within other seals. Specific evidentiary metadata can be included by the sealing party. A main document including or associated with other documents can be sealed as a collection of documents. The seal of the main document can include external references to the files included in the main document to verify the external files were not changed or altered. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006842 | Sealing Electronic Data Associated With Multiple Electronic Documents - The description generally provides for systems and methods for a mobile communication network. Archives of seals can be sealed to protect the integrity of the seals and facilitate validation in the event a sealing party's sealed registration document is revoked. A document can be sealed multiple times to nest seals within other seals. Specific evidentiary metadata can be included by the sealing party. A main document including or associated with other documents can be sealed as a collection of documents. The seal of the main document can include external references to the files included in the main document to verify the external files were not changed or altered. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006860 | GENERATING MULTIPLE SEALS FOR ELECTRONIC DATA - The description generally provides for systems and methods for a mobile communication network. Archives of seals can be sealed to protect the integrity of the seals and facilitate validation in the event a sealing party's sealed registration document is revoked. A document can be sealed multiple times to nest seals within other seals. Specific evidentiary metadata can be included by the sealing party. A main document including or associated with other documents can be sealed as a collection of documents. The seal of the main document can include external references to the files included in the main document to verify the external files were not changed or altered. | 01-01-2009 |
Jonathan Keith Ross, Bristol GB
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20120069186 | Parking-Assist Apparatus and Method - A parking-assist system for a car comprises at least one sensor suitable to be attached to a car and configured to create output signals, a wireless s transmitter connected to the sensor; and a device equipped with a wireless receiver. The device is configured to wirelessly receive the signals from the sensor via the wireless transmitter, and provide an indication of the signals. | 03-22-2012 |
Leslie Ross, Hampshire GB
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20090297763 | COMPOSITE PANEL - A door panel | 12-03-2009 |
Martin Ross, Winchester GB
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20140149520 | DYNAMIC GRANULAR MESSAGING PERSISTENCE - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for dynamic, granular messaging persistence in a messaging system. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for dynamic, granular messaging persistence in a messaging system is provided. The method includes monitoring operational performance of a message broker and receiving a message for queuing in a message queue of the message broker. The method also includes parsing the message to extract different fields and corresponding priorities and selectively storing in fixed storage, data for corresponding ones of the different fields based upon consideration of corresponding ones of the priorities and the monitored operational performance. Finally, the method includes queuing the message in the message queue. | 05-29-2014 |
Martin A. Ross, Winchester GB
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20130346600 | APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING ONE OR MORE EVENTS - Processing events for use with a complex event processing system that includes a server computer system and a client application executable on a client computer system. The processing includes analysing content of the events and assigning a plurality of attributes to associated event processing logic. A first attribute is associated with event processing logic that is operable to be applied at the client computer system and a second attribute is associated with event processing logic that is operable to be applied at a server computer system. The processing also includes using, in response to receiving a first event, assigned attributes to determine whether event processing logic associated with the first event is operable to be applied at the client computer system. The first event is forwarded to the server computer system based on determining that the event processing logic associated with the first event is not operable to be applied at the client computer system. | 12-26-2013 |
20140123149 | SERVER - CLIENT NEGOTIATIONS IN A MULTI-VERSION MESSAGING ENVIRONMENT - Disclosed is a method for selecting one of a plurality of versions of a software component of a message queuing software product to perform a task. One or more rules describing one or more characteristics of the plurality of versions of the software component is provided. Responsive to a determination that the rule applies to the task to be performed: a list of the plurality of versions of the message queuing software product is obtained, it is checked whether the software component of the one of the plurality of versions of the message queuing software product is available for use; and the most preferred version of the message queuing software component available is used to perform the task. Responsive to a determination that none of the rules apply to the task to be performed, the task is performed with the most preferred version of the message queuing software component. | 05-01-2014 |
20140310331 | MONITORING AND DISTRIBUTING EVENT PROCESSING WITHIN A COMPLEX EVENT PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A method for event processing within a complex event processing environment. The method includes monitoring a plurality of event processing paths of the complex event processing environment. The method includes determining that utilization of server resources in the complex event processing environment has exceeded a threshold value and identifying one or more event processing paths responsible for the high utilization of server resources. The method includes determining that the one or more event processing paths contain an independent rule, wherein an independent rule includes a rule or a rule subset where data for processing of the rule or rule subset is accessible by a client computing device. The method then includes determining the client computing device can perform processing of the independent rule and transferring processing of the independent rule to the client computing device. | 10-16-2014 |
Martin A. Ross, Gosport GB
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20140078876 | CONTROLLING PERSISTING OF DATA TO DISK - Embodiments relate to controlling persisting of data to disk for use with a messaging system including an application operable for generating and sending a message to a destination. An aspect is an apparatus, which includes a comparator operable to determine whether the message includes common data, and an extractor, responsive to a determination that the message includes common data, configured to extract the common data and non-common data from the message. The apparatus also includes a persistor operable to determine whether the common data have already been persisted to disk. The persistor is operable, in response to a determination that the common data have not already been persisted to disk, to separately persist the common data and the non-common data to disk. The persistor is operable, in response to a determination that the common data have already been persisted to disk, to persist the non-common data to disk. | 03-20-2014 |
20140129584 | LOCAL CONTEXT SEARCH RESULTS IMPROVEMENTS - A method, system, and/or computer program product handles a query generated by a user of one of multiple local network devices that are coupled to a network. Multiple system queries are autonomously issued, by a computer that is coupled to the network, requesting states of the local network devices. Query statements, responsive to the system queries and being sent to a wide area network search engine, are intercepted. A natural language query, which is a logical query that is answered by one of the multiple query statements, is generated from one of the multiple query statements. An unstructured query, from a user, about a state of a particular device is received. The unstructured query from the user is compared with the natural language query in order to determine if a match between the query from the user with the natural language query exceeds a predetermined threshold value. | 05-08-2014 |
Martin A. Ross, Hursley GB
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20130290411 | MESSAGE HANDLING IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - An exemplary embodiment of this disclosure is a method for operating a data processing system, where the data processing system includes a service bus connected between a client and a server. The service bus includes one or more applications configured to mediate message flow between the client and the server. The method includes receiving a message from the client at the service bus, and mediating the message at a message-mediating application of the service bus. The mediation includes adding a header to the message, the header defining a source and a predetermined condition under which a target can respond directly to the source. The source is either the client or an application of the service bus, and the target is either an application of the service bus or the server. | 10-31-2013 |
20140317172 | WORKLOAD PLACEMENT IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A system for workflow placement in a computer system wherein the performance of a system processing a workflow is monitored against one or more performance measures. One or more logic elements from the workflow are delegated for subsequent processing to other systems in the computer system in response to one or more of the one or more performance measures being within a predetermined range. | 10-23-2014 |
Martin Alexander Ross, Middlesex GB
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20120165233 | GRAVEL PACK FLUID COMPOSITION AND EMULSION THEREFOR - A gravel pack composition comprising i) a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: a) an organic continuous phase comprising 0.1 to 5 vol % of the emulsion of non-ionic or cationic surfactant and 0.25 to 3 vol % of the emulsion of sorbitan ester; b) a dispersed aqueous phase comprising 0.05 to 3 vol % of the emulsion of a partial ester of a polyol with at least one C6 to C22 fatty acid and at least one of an acid, acid precursor, and a chelating agent; and c) a density control agent; and ii) gravel. The fluid can display a delayed break of up to about 72 hours to enable clean-up of mud cake. | 06-28-2012 |
Michael Ross, London GB
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20110208565 | COMPLEX PROCESS MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to a computer implemented method and system for determining the source of a determined performance variance of a complex entity, and determining one or more different actions to be taken as a consequence of the determined source of performance variance. | 08-25-2011 |
Neil Ross, Edinburgh GB
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20100131317 | ORGANIZATION ASSESSMENT AND REPRESENTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention relates to a system and method which allows the performance of an organization to be assessed with respect to data which is generated by the organization. The invention provides for the collation of data representing a number of functions of the organization, and, if necessary reformatting the same, and then processing of the same to generate results to represent the actual activities of the organisation or parts thereof and typically allow comparison with target valves. | 05-27-2010 |
Oliver Ross, Hillington GB
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20140167413 | FISHING AID - There is herein described a fishing aid. More particularly, there is described a fishing aid capable of tying knots in fishing lines to connect the fishing line to hooks, flies and/or lures. | 06-19-2014 |
Peter Ross, Middlesex GB
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20110042376 | CONTAINER - A container body | 02-24-2011 |
20130299228 | PORT FOR INHIBITING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A port for inhibiting electromagnetic radiation, the port being arranged to seal an opening and to allow for the passage of one or more electrical cables through the opening, wherein the port comprises at least one slit arranged to engage the one or more cables. | 11-14-2013 |
Peter G. Ross, Olympia GB
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20120243170 | Modular Mass Storage System - A system for storing data includes a rack, one or more data storage modules coupled to the rack, and one or more data control modules coupled to the rack. The data storage modules may include a chassis, two or more backplanes coupled to the chassis, and one or more mass storage devices (for example, hard disk drives) coupled to the backplanes. The data control modules may access the mass storage devices in the data storage modules. | 09-27-2012 |
Peter William Ross, Crowthorne GB
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20080251598 | Wick Assemblies - A wick assembly for, for example, a fragrance dispenser such as an air freshener comprises a conductive wick ( | 10-16-2008 |
Peter William Ross, Berkshire GB
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20120034122 | PUMP WITH A RESILIENT SEAL - A pump comprises a housing, with an interior defining a rotor path, an inlet formed in the housing at a first position on said rotor path, an outlet formed in the housing at a second position on said rotor path spaced from said first position. A rotor is rotatable in the housing with a first surface that seals against the housing. A second surface is formed on said rotor circumferentially spaced from said first surface and forms a chamber that travels around said rotor path to convey fluid from the inlet to the outlet. A resilient seal formed with the housing is located on the rotor path to prevent fluid flow from said outlet to said inlet past the seal. A passage may be provided to supply fluid to an under surface of the seal at a pressure that acts to urge the seal against the rotor. | 02-09-2012 |
Philip Ross, Hamilton GB
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20090288269 | SAFETY APPARATUS - A safety apparatus includes a first member ( | 11-26-2009 |
Raymond Ross, Manchester GB
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20080228273 | Implants - Disc prostheses, particularly for use in the lumbar region of the spine are provided. The disc prosthesis includes an outer component manufactured at least in part from fibre and at least one filling element introduced into the outer component in situ. | 09-18-2008 |
Raymond S. Ross, Sale GB
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20080319548 | Artificial disc - An artificial disc includes an intermediate section which is disposed between upper and lower retainers. The intermediate section includes a first portion which resists rotation of one of the retainers, for example, the upper retainer, from a first position to a second position. A second portion of the intermediate section of the artificial disc resists rotation of the upper retainer from the second position to a third position. The second portion of the intermediate section of the artificial disc is ineffective to provide significant resistance to relative rotation between the retainers during rotation of the upper retainer relative to the lower retainer from the first position to the second position. The artificial disc may be provided with projections which engage protrusions on the intermediate section to resist rotation of the upper retainer relative to the lower retainer from the second position to the third position. | 12-25-2008 |
Richard A. Ross, Sheffield GB
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20100197589 | MODIFIED GROWTH HORMONE POLYPEPTIDES - We describe modified growth hormone fusion proteins and dimers comprising said fusion proteins; nucleic acid molecules encoding said proteins and methods of treatment that use said proteins in the treatment of conditions that result from growth hormone excess. | 08-05-2010 |
20110172165 | MODIFIED LINKERS - We describe modified peptide linkers that function to link at least first and second polypeptides wherein said modified peptide linker comprises a motif for the addition of a sugar moiety. | 07-14-2011 |
20120322735 | MODIFIED GROWTH HORMONE POLYPEPTIDES - We describe modified growth hormone fusion proteins and dimers comprising said fusion proteins; nucleic acid molecules encoding said proteins and methods of treatment that use said proteins in the treatment of conditions that result from growth hormone excess. | 12-20-2012 |
Richard Alan Leslie Ross, Aberdeen GB
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20090313794 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING DISTRIBUTED BUOYANCY MODULES ON A RIGID PIPELINE - An apparatus and method for mounting a buoyancy module onto a rigid pipe having a clamp means. In one embodiment the clamp means includes pads for clamping onto the outer surface or coating of the rigid pip, the pads having a teeth or serrations formed thereon for gripping the outer surface of the pipe. In a second embodiment, the clamp means comprises one or more coil springs formed from a resilient material adapted to be wound around the outer circumference of the pipe. The method for mounting a buoyancy module onto a rigid pipe comprises the steps of reducing the outer diameter of the pipe at a location of the pipe to which a buoyancy module is to be attached and subsequently mounting a buoyancy module at such location. | 12-24-2009 |
Russ Ross, Cambridge GB
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20120095747 | IN-CONTEXT EXACT (ICE) MATCHING - Methods, systems and program product are disclosed for determining a matching level of a text lookup segment with a plurality of source texts in a translation memory in terms of context. In particular, the invention determines any exact matches for the lookup segment in the plurality of source texts, and determines, in the case that at least one exact match is determined, that a respective exact match is an in-context exact (ICE) match for the lookup segment in the case that a context of the lookup segment matches that of the respective exact match. The degree of context matching required can be predetermined, and results prioritized. The invention also includes methods, systems and program products for storing a translation pair of source text and target text in a translation memory including context, and the translation memory so formed. The invention ensures that content is translated the same as previously translated content and reduces translator intervention. | 04-19-2012 |
Russ Ross, Saint George GB
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20100262621 | IN-CONTEXT EXACT (ICE) MATCHING - Methods, systems and program product are disclosed for determining a matching level of a text lookup segment with a plurality of source texts in a translation memory in terms of context. In particular, embodiments of the present invention determines any exact matches for the lookup segment in the plurality of source texts, and determines, in the case that at least one exact match is determined, that a respective exact match is an in-context exact (ICE) match for the lookup segment in the case that a context of the lookup segment matches that of the respective exact match. The degree of context matching required can be predetermined, and results prioritized. The invention also includes methods, systems and program products for storing a translation pair of source text and target text in a translation memory including context, and the translation memory so formed. The invention ensures that content is translated the same as previously translated content and reduces translator intervention. | 10-14-2010 |
Ruth Alexandra Ross, Aberdeen, Scotland GB
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20110076274 | MATERIALS AND METHODS RELATING TO A G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTOR - The present inventors demonstrate that the G-protein coupled receptor 55 (GPR55) is highly expressed in human aggressive breast cancer cells, and that the expression level may be correlated with the invasiveness and metastatic potential of these cells (for example metastasis to bone). In various aspects of the invention there are disclosed diagnostic tools or biomarkers that relate to the metastatic profile of breast cancer tumours. The invention also relates to pharmacological agents targeting this receptor for the purposes of inhibiting progression and spread of breast cancer. | 03-31-2011 |
Ruth Alexandra Ross, Aberdeenshire GB
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20100022611 | 1,5-Diaryl-Pyrazoles As Cannabinoid Receptor Neutral Antagonists Useful As Therapeutic Agents - The present invention pertains to cannabinoid (CB) receptor neutral antagonists, and especially CB1 neutral antagonists, and including, for example, certain | 01-28-2010 |
Ruth Alexandra Ross, Aberdeen GB
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20130059018 | PHYTOCANNABINOIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - This invention relates to the use of phytocannabinoids, either in an isolated form or in the form of a botanical drug substance (BDS) in the treatment of cancer. Preferably the cancer to be treated is cancer of the prostate, cancer of the breast or cancer of the colon. | 03-07-2013 |
20140221469 | PHYTOCANNABINOIDS FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to the use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of cancer. More particularly it relates to the use of phytocannabinoids in the treatment of tumour cell invasion and cell migration or metastases. Cancers, where invasion and cell migration plays a key role in prognosis include brain tumours, more particularly gliomas, and most particularly Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and breast cancers. The phytocannabinoids tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidivarin (CBDV) alone or in combination with each other and/or other phytocannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabigerol (CBG) or their respective acids are of particular use. | 08-07-2014 |
20150086653 | PHYTOCANNABINOIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - This invention relates to the use of phytocannabinoids, either in an isolated form or in the form of a botanical drug substance (BDS) in the treatment of cancer. Preferably the cancer to be treated is cancer of the prostate, cancer of the breast or cancer of the colon. | 03-26-2015 |
Shaun Compton Ross, Aberdeen GB
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20130175094 | Safety Mechanism For A Well, A Well Comprising The Safety Mechanism, And Related Methods - A safety mechanism comprising: an obstructing member moveable between a first position where fluid flow is permitted, and a second position where fluid flow is restricted preferably blocked; a movement mechanism; and a wireless receiver, often an acoustic transceiver, adapted to receive a wireless signal; wherein the movement mechanism is operable to move the obstructing member from one of the first and second positions to the other of the first and second positions in response to a change in the signal being received by the wireless receiver. Embodiments of the invention thus provide a safety mechanism for a well such as a valve, packer, plug or sleeve, which can be operated wirelessly and so may allow operation of safety mechanisms in a well even when emergency situations have occurred. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180726 | WELL - A well comprising a borehole and wellhead apparatus, and a communication box at or proximate to the wellhead apparatus, the well comprising a plurality of sensors coupled to wireless transmitters which are adapted to transmit information from the sensors to the communication box; the sensors comprising at least one pressure sensor;and the well comprising a first memory device spaced apart from the communication box, the first memory device configured to store information from the sensors, wherein the communication box comprises a receiver adapted to receive signals from the transmitters, and at least one of a transmission device and a second memory device to transmit and/or store data received from the transmitters. The communication box is typically highly shock resistant (above 50 Gs for at least 5 ms, all axes) and so provides, together with other optional features, a system to monitor a well, especially before, during or after an emergency situation. | 07-18-2013 |
Simon Ross, Kent GB
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20100175873 | SINGLE PUMP FOCUSED SAMPLING - An apparatus comprising first and second fluid intakes, a pump, and a sample chamber, may be positioned in a borehole penetrating a subterranean formation. A method of use thereof may comprise drawing fluid from the subterranean formation and into the first and second fluid intakes using the pump, discharging into the borehole at least a portion of the fluid drawn into the second fluid intake, and selectively diverting at least a portion of the fluid drawn into the first fluid intake to the sample chamber. | 07-15-2010 |
20130248173 | Downhole Formation Tester Apparatus And Methods - A method according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes moving a piston of a displacement unit to pump a fluid through first and second flowlines hydraulically connected to the displacement unit through a valve network. The method also includes monitoring flowing pressure in the first flowline and monitoring pressure in a first chamber of the displacement unit. The method further includes opening a first active valve of the valve network in response to the monitored pressure in the first chamber being about equal to or less than the monitored flowing pressure in the first flowline. | 09-26-2013 |
Simon Ross, Tunbridge Wells GB
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20110114310 | DOWNHOLE FORMATION TESTER - A method according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure comprises disposing a tool in a wellbore, the tool comprising a displacement unit for pumping a fluid at least partially through the tool, a first flowline hydraulically connected to the displacement unit through a valve network, and a second flowline hydraulically connected to the displacement unit; pumping a fluid from the first flowline to the second flowline; monitoring a pressure at a chamber of the displacement unit; and monitoring flowing pressure in the first flowline across the valve network from the displacement unit. | 05-19-2011 |
20130075088 | Single Pump Focused Sampling - An apparatus comprising first and second fluid intakes, a pump, and a sample chamber, may be positioned in a borehole penetrating a subterranean formation. A method of use thereof may comprise drawing fluid from the subterranean formation and into the first and second fluid intakes using the pump, discharging into the borehole at least a portion of the fluid drawn into the second fluid intake, and selectively diverting at least a portion of the fluid drawn into the first fluid intake to the sample chamber. | 03-28-2013 |
Steve Ross, Sittingbourne GB
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20140119995 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE - This invention relates to a device for detecting an analyte in a sample comprising: a radiation source adapted to generate a series of pulses of electromagnetic radiation; a transducer having a pyroelectric or piezoelectric element and electrodes which is capable of transducing energy generated by non-radiative decay into an electrical signal; a detector which is capable of detecting the electrical signal generated by the transducer; a first reagent proximal to the transducer, the first reagent having a binding site which is capable of binding a labelled reagent proportionally to the concentration of the analyte in the sample, which labelled reagent being capable of absorbing the electromagnetic radiation generated by the radiation source to generate energy by non-radiative decay; a second reagent proximal to the transducer, the second reagent having a lower affinity for the labelled reagent under the conditions of the assay than the first reagent; and a third reagent proximal to the transducer, the third reagent having a binding site which is capable of binding the labelled reagent, wherein the third reagent has an affinity for the labelled reagent which is less influenced than the first reagent by the concentration of the analyte or the complex or derivative of the analyte. | 05-01-2014 |
Steven Andrew Ross, Kent GB
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20100285609 | SENSOR - This invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising the steps of exposing the sample to a transducer which is capable of transducing a change in energy to an electrical signal, the transducer having at least one tethered reagent on or proximal thereto, the at least one tethered reagent having a binding site which is capable of binding the analyte; introducing a labelled reagent into the sample, wherein the labelled reagent contains a binding site for the analyte or the tethered reagent and a label which is capable of absorbing electromagneticradiation generated by a radiation source to generate energy; allowing the labelled reagent to bind to the analyte or tethered reagent in a first period in which the transducer is oriented such that the labelled reagent is caused to settle, at least in part, on the transducer; subsequently, in a second period, causing the labelled reagent to become unsettled; irradiating the sample with electromagnetic radiation during the first and second periods, transducing the energy generated into an electrical signal; detecting the electrical signal. A device for performing the method is also provided. | 11-11-2010 |
Steven Andrew Ross, Ashford GB
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20080199970 | Chemical Sensing Device - This invention relates to a chemical sensing device for detecting an analyte. The device comprises a light source; at least one luminescent reagent which is capable of luminescing when irradiated by the light source wherein the luminescence of the luminescent reagent is modifiable by the analyte thereby changing the generation of heat, which change in heat generation is proportional to the concentration of the analyte, a transducer having a pyroelectric or piezoelectric element and electrodes which is capable of transducing the change in heat to an electrical signal, and a detector which is capable of converting the electrical signal into an indication of the concentration of the analyte. The invention also relates to a method for detecting an analyte. | 08-21-2008 |
20120034636 | CHEMICAL SENSING DEVICE - This invention relates to a chemical sensing device for detecting an analyte. The device comprises a light source, at least one luminescent reagent which is capable of luminescing when irradiated by the light source wherein the luminescence of the luminescent reagent is modifiable by the analyte thereby changing the generation of heat, which change in heat generation is proportional to the concentration of the analyte, a transducer having a pyroelectric or piezoelectric element and electrodes which is capable of transducing the change in heat to an electrical signal, and a detector which is capable of converting the electrical signal into an indication of the concentration of the analyte. The invention also relates to a method for detecting an analyte. | 02-09-2012 |
20130315783 | SENSOR - A device for detecting an analyte in a sample, which includes a radiation source adapted to generate electromagnetic radiation; a transducer capable of transducing a change in energy to an electrical signal; at least one tethered reagent on or proximal to the transducer, the tethered reagent having a binding site which is capable of binding the analyte; a chamber for holding the sample in fluid contact with transducer, wherein the chamber is adapted to contain the sample on inversion, partial inversion or agitation of the device; and a detector which is capable of detecting the electrical signal generated by the transducer. | 11-28-2013 |
Steven Andrew Ross, Hamstreet GB
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20120231488 | FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a sample collection device for an aqueous fluid, such as whole blood, serum, plasma and urine. The device comprises a cartridge body defining an elongate sample collection passage that has open ends. The passage is arranged to draw the fluid into the passage by capillary action. The passage is provided along a portion of its length with a sample metering stop in the form of a hydrophobic coating arranged to prevent flow of the fluid by capillary action thereacross. A sample receiving portion of the passage extending between a collection end and the metering stop is non-linear, and preferably defines a pair of straight limbs connected by a bend. By providing a non-linear passage in this way, the maximum gravitational force which can act on the collected sample is reduced as compared to a conventional linear passage, thereby reducing the tendency of the sample to leak from the device and potentially avoiding the need for one or both ends of the passage to be sealed. The sample receiving portion of the passage may be provided with a hydrophilic coating to enhance the capillary action. A particularly suitable hydrophilic coating for a whole blood sample collection device is heparin, which may also serve as an anticoagulant for the blood. | 09-13-2012 |
Steven Andrew Ross, Ashford Kent GB
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20120220023 | ANALYSIS DEVICE WITH TRANSDUCER STIFFENING ELEMENTS - Disclosed herein is an analysis device for use with an external testing apparatus to detect the presence of an analyte in a test sample. The device comprises a transducer formed of a layer of pyroelectric or piezoelectric material sandwiched between first and second electrode layers, the transducer being arranged to produce an electrical voltage across the electrode layers in response to heating or straining of the pyroelectric or piezoelectric material layer. The device also comprises first and second stiffening elements for the transducer, the transducer being sandwiched between the stiffening elements. Each of the stiffening elements defines a planar surface for maintaining the transducer in a flat condition. Each of the stiffening elements exposes a portion of a respective electrode layer of the transducer for electrically connecting the transducer to the external text apparatus. The exposed portions are laterally offset from each other such that the exposed portions are each supported across the whole of their area by the stiffening element on the opposite side of the transducer. It has been found that such an arrangement may reduce noise caused by environmental effects. | 08-30-2012 |
Steven Andrew Ross, Sittingbourne GB
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20090087862 | Chemical Sensing Device - The present invention relates to chemical sensing and in particular to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample of whole blood. The method comprise, in summary, the steps of: exposing the sample to a transducer having a tethered reagent; introducing a labelled reagent; irradiating the sample with a series of pulses of electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength of 600 run or above; and transducing and detecting the electrical signal and the time delay between each pulse. The label on the labelled reagent absorbs the electromagnetic radiation at a level which is at least equal to the absorption of the sample of whole blood at the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation used. | 04-02-2009 |
20090123962 | Chemical Sensing Device - The present application relates to a chemical sensing device for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample containing suspended particles. The device comprises a radiation source adapted to generate electromagnetic radiation, a transducer ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090203154 | Method for Sensing a Chemical - This invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample. The method comprises the steps of exposing the sample to a transducer having a pyroelectric or piezoelectric element and electrodes which is capable of transducing a change in energy to an electrical signal, the transducer having at least one reagent proximal thereto, the reagent having a binding site which is capable of binding the analyte or a complex or derivative of the analyte, wherein at least one of the analyte or the complex or derivative of the analyte has a label attached thereto which is capable of absorbing the electromagnetic radiation generated by the radiation source to generate energy by non-radiative decay; irradiating the reagent with a series of pulses of electromagnetic radiation, transducing the energy generated into an electrical signal; detecting the electrical signal and the time delay between each pulse of electromagnetic radiation from the radiation source and the generation of the electric signal. The time delay between each of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation and the generation of the electric signal corresponds to the position of the analyte at any of one or more positions at different distances from the surface of the transducer. The label is a nanoparticle comprising a non-conducting core material and at least one metal shell layer. | 08-13-2009 |
20110086365 | Method for Sensing a Chemical - The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte ( | 04-14-2011 |
20110104708 | Method for Sensing a Chemical - The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110111428 | Method for Sensing a Chemical - The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110182776 | SENSOR - The present application relates to a sensor ( | 07-28-2011 |
Stewart Francis Ross, Berkshire GB
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20110047183 | CHAIN OF CUSTODY MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT - A system for monitoring and managing chain of custody information for an asset or a group of assets through various stages of asset transport or transformation. The system includes a server configured to assign an asset identifier relating to each specific asset, an asset record stored on a computer readable medium and linked to the asset identifier, the record configured to store data linked to a specific asset, a series of modules, each module stored on a computer readable medium, the modules comprising instructions configured to instruct a processor to access and modify the asset record as well as to establish a series of rules for managing the asset, and at least one supplier computing device operably connected to the server, the computing device configured to access at least one of the series of modules, thereby allowing a user to access and modify the asset record. | 02-24-2011 |
Tamara Marie Ross, Bebington GB
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20130133140 | FABRIC CONDITIONING COMPOSITIONS - A packaged fabric conditioning product comprising the combination of a flowable fabric conditioning and a package containing the composition, the composition comprising 0.5-40% by weight of at least one unsaturated quaternary ammonium compound, and the package comprising: (i) a closed reservoir in which the fabric conditioning composition is contained; and (ii) a pump device by which the composition is dispensed. | 05-30-2013 |
Tamara Marie Ross, Wirral GB
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20110232003 | IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO FABRIC CONDITIONING COMPOSITIONS - A packaged fabric conditioning product comprising a flowable fabric conditioning composition comprising 0.5-40% by weight of at least one unsaturated quaternary ammonium compound, said composition contained in bottom-dispensing packaging which comprises (i) a deformable container in which the fabric conditioning composition is stored with ullage; and (ii) a dispensing device which is located at the base of the container such that in the inverted position the flowable fabric conditioning composition is positioned beneath the ullage and above the dispensing device. | 09-29-2011 |
Terry Ross, Angus GB
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20130133509 | Modular Emergency Stretcher System - A modular stretcher system includes a pouch having a releasable outer cover and an inner surface, and a stretcher comprised from a lightweight sheet material and stored within the pouch, wherein the stretcher is accessible upon release of the cover, and wherein the stretcher further includes at least two integrated load-bearing system fixings that engage the lightweight sheet and extend through the inner surface. The modular stretcher system may also be incorporated within a protective anti-ballistic jacket. | 05-30-2013 |