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Adrian Paul Higgins, West Yorkshire GB
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20110062167 | CONTAINER - A collapsible container, which maximizes the collapsed height to non-collapsed storage volume ratio, includes four vertical side assemblies, a base member and a top support frame. The base member defines a footprint of “x” length and “y” width. In the collapsed state, the vertical height of the container assembly is equivalent to five thicknesses of the base and in the non-collapsed state, the vertical height is equal to the shorter of “x” and “y.” A collapsible container is further provided in which, in the collapsed condition, all side walls and the top overlie the base and two opposed side walls are folded. | 03-17-2011 |
Alan Norman Higgins, Toronto CA
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20100095430 | SWEATBAND FOR HEADWEAR - There is provided a sweatband configured for attachment to an interior surface of a headwear for absorbing liquid from a head of a wearer of the headwear and including a side surface configured for disposition opposite to the head of the wearer when the sweatband is attached to the interior surface of the headwear and the headwear is being worn by the wearer, the side surface comprising: at least one pair of spaced-apart successive head contacting domains, wherein at least a respective portion of each one of the spaced-apart successive head contacting domains of each one of the at least one pair of spaced-apart successive head contacting domains is configured to contact the head of the wearer when the headwear is worn on a human head; and a channel configured to facilitate air flow between a space above the sweatband and a space below the sweatband when the headwear is worn on a human head, wherein the channel is defined by at least one recessed domain and each one of the at least one recessed domain is defined between a respective edge portion of each one of the spaced-apart successive head contacting domains of a one of the at least one pair of spaced-apart successive head contacting domains; such that, when the headwear is being worn on a human head, and the human head is positioned such that a plane tangent to the highest portion of the human head is substantially horizontal, and for each one of the at least one recessed domain of the channel, at least the respective edge portions of each one of the spaced-apart successive head contacting domains, between which the recessed domain is disposed, are disposed in contact with the human head such that there is provided a passage configured to flow air between a space above the sweatband and a space below the sweatband and the passage includes a minimum cross-sectional area of at least 0.5 square millimetres (0.5 mm | 04-22-2010 |
20110099690 | ADJUSTABLE HEADWEAR - There is provided headwear comprising, a crown defining an opening for receiving a head of a wearer, an actuator configured to receive an application of a force, and a force transmission member coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to effect, when a head is received within the crown, and relative to the head received within the crown, a change in disposition of the force transmission member to any one of a plurality of conditions in response to an application of force to the actuator, wherein, in at least one of the plurality of conditions, an operative surface of the force transmission member is bearing against a surface fraction of the head received within the crown. The surface fraction of the head extends substantially continuously from: a point within a first distance of about two inches from a first temple reference plane defined by one of the temples of one side of the head and rearwardly towards the rear of the head, about the rear of the head and towards the other side of the head, and to a point within a second distance of about two inches from a second temple reference plane defined by the other one of the temples of the other side of the head, wherein the first distance is measured along an axis normal to the first reference plane and wherein the second distance is measured along an axis normal to the second reference plane. In each one of the at least one of the plurality of conditions where the operative surface is bearing against a surface fraction of a head received within the crown, the bearing of the operative surface against the surface fraction of the head is limited to a surface fraction disposed rearwardly of the forehead. | 05-05-2011 |
20110277216 | FIBER MATERIAL - There is provided a fiber material whose production is effected by contacting a fiber substrate with an operative composition. The fiber substrate includes optically active particulate materials supported on a support material. The operative composition comprises 0.1% to 10% cross-linking agent, 0.1% to 5.0% polyolefin, 0.1% to 5.0% wetting agent, 0.0% to 8.0% aminofunctional silicone, 0.0% to 6.0% ionizing agent, 0.0% to 2.0% catalyst, and includes a pH of between 2.0 and 4.0. Textile materials including the above-described fiber material are also provided. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283440 | ADJUSTABLE HEADWEAR - There is provided headwear comprising, a crown defining an opening for receiving a head of a wearer, an actuator configured to receive an application of a force, and a force transmission member coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to effect, when a head is received within the crown, and relative to the head received within the crown, a change in disposition of the force transmission member to any one of a plurality of conditions in response to an application of force to the actuator, wherein, in at least one of the plurality of conditions, an operative surface of the force transmission member is bearing against a surface fraction of the head received within the crown. The surface fraction of the head extends substantially continuously from: a point within a first distance of about two inches from a first temple reference plane defined by one of the temples of one side of the head and rearwardly towards the rear of the head, about the rear of the head and towards the other side of the head, and to a point within a second distance of about two inches from a second temple reference plane defined by the other one of the temples of the other side of the head, wherein the first distance is measured along an axis normal to the first reference plane and wherein the second distance is measured along an axis normal to the second reference plane, hi each one of the at least one of the plurality of conditions where the operative surface is bearing against a surface fraction of a head received within the crown, the bearing of the operative surface against the surface fraction of the head is limited to a surface fraction disposed rearwardly of the forehead. | 11-24-2011 |
Alexandra Higgins, Miramar, FL US
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20120207965 | BACKPACK WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FACADES - An interchangeable strap facade system for a bag is disclosed. The system includes a strap connected to the bag, a first portion of hook and loop fabric disposed on a first side of the strap; stitching located around a circumference of the first portion, wherein the stitching couples the first portion to the first side of the strap, a removable strap facade having an outward facing side and an inward facing side, wherein the outward facing side comprises a portion of fabric having a design and wherein the inward facing side comprises a second portion of hook and loop fabric, stitching located around a circumference of the second portion, wherein the stitching couples the second portion to the inward facing side of the façade, and wherein the second portion is coupled to the first portion so as to removably couple the strap with the facade. | 08-16-2012 |
Alice Higgins, Irving, TX US
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20120197815 | System for allocating fundraising - A fundraising system ( | 08-02-2012 |
Andrew J. Higgins, Montreal CA
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20090255432 | Super compressed detonation method and device to effect such detonation - A method and apparatus are provided for detonation of a super-compressed insensitive energetic material by cylindrical implosion followed by an axial detonation to a detonation velocity several times that of TNT and a detonation pressure in excess of ten times that of TNT. The device provides a conical metal flyer shell within which is disposed a cylindrical anvil surrounded by explosive. The anvil retains an insensitive energetic material to be compressed and detonated. A first detonation of explosive by impact of the flyer shell generates a reverberating oblique shock wave system for sample compression. Axial detonation of the compressed sample through any length of a sample is achieved following the principal of matching the axial velocity and compression time of the oblique shock wave system to the detonation velocity and induction delay time of the compressed sample. The method and apparatus are also applicable to enhancing the effect of anti-armour and anti-hard-target munitions. The apparatus is also applicable to inert sample compression to the megabar range without using the axial detonation. | 10-15-2009 |
20110061553 | Super Compressed Detonation Method and Device to Effect Such Detonation - A method for effecting physicochemical transformations and detonation properties in a material using super-compressed detonation includes: providing an insensitive energetic material to be compressed; super-compressing the material by exposure to at least one of a normally or obliquely oriented cylindrical imploding shock wave, generated from a first detonation; effecting transformations from the super-compression in the material including increasing at least material density, structural transformations and electronic energy gap transitions relative to a material unexposed to the super-compression; exposing the super-compressed material to a second detonation; and effecting transformations from the second detonation in the material including increasing at least detonation pressure, velocity and energy density relative to a material unexposed to the super-compression and second detonation. | 03-17-2011 |
Barry Higgins US
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20120035964 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED INSURANCE SELECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are selection systems and methods for selecting a disability insurance package from a plurality of disability insurance packages, and for recommending the selected disability insurance package to a client. A selection system can include a query unit, a scoring unit and a recommendation unit. The query unit can present two or more prompts related to disability insurance, each prompt being associated with two or more response choices. A client can select a response choice for each prompt, and the query unit can receive the selected response choices. The scoring unit can associate point values with each of the selected response choices and can calculate a response score by combining the point values. The recommendation unit can select a disability insurance package corresponding the response score resulting from the user's responses to the prompts. Other embodiments of selection systems are also disclosed herein. | 02-09-2012 |
Boyd Higgins, Gipf-Oberfrick CH
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20100031705 | Knitted ribbon and its use - A ribbon which is knitted for reinforcing a hollow element has at least two knitted ribbon parts which are connected to one another by at least one continuous weft thread which is laid in repeated loops, wherein the weft thread is tied up firmly into the respective ribbon part in fastening sections which change from ribbon part to ribbon part. In dividing sections between said fastening sections, the weft thread is guided to and fro in weft thread loops between the ribbon parts, wherein the loop heads of the weft thread loops are arranged releasably and stretchably on the ribbon parts. As a result, it is possible to produce the ribbon in a relatively small width and to widen it substantially for later use by releasing and stretching the loop heads. | 02-11-2010 |
Brent Higgins, Halifax CA
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20120100996 | GENETIC MARKER IDENTIFICATION IN ATLANTIC COD - The present application describes SNPs useful for the genetic analysis of Atlantic cod. Also described are QTLs and SNP marker associations for commercially important traits such as weight, nodavirus resistance, resistance to stress and for determining geographic origin. The application also provides methods and uses of the SNPs for identifying family members and/or estimating relatedness, marker assisted selection, breeding programs, population management, identification of geographic origin and trait-association studies. A SNP-based linkage map for Atlantic cod is also provided. | 04-26-2012 |
Catherine Higgins, County Monaghan IE
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20090047221 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF NEOPLASIA - There is described compounds for use in therapy, said compounds being defined by Formula (1): There is also described an anti-proliferative composition comprising one or more compounds according to Formula (1), and a method of treatment of neoplasia comprising the administration of such a compound or composition. | 02-19-2009 |
Christine Higgins, Milwaukee, WI US
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20110288900 | Scheduling Management System, Method and Device - The present invention relates generally to the field of task management methods and systems and specifically task management methods and systems for creating and optimising future schedules utilising the computer. | 11-24-2011 |
Christopher D. Higgins, Greenville, SC US
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20120180333 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A NOZZLE - An apparatus for measuring a nozzle includes a stand and a first sensor in sliding engagement with the stand. The first sensor is positioned to measure a first dimension of the nozzle. A method for measuring a nozzle includes placing the nozzle in a stand, sliding a first gauge along a first surface of the nozzle, and measuring a first dimension of the nozzle. | 07-19-2012 |
20130259640 | METALLIC SEAL ASSEMBLY, TURBINE COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF REGULATING AIRFLOW IN TURBO-MACHINERY - A metallic seal assembly, a turbine component, and a method of regulating flow in turbo-machinery are disclosed. The metallic seal assembly includes a sealing structure having thermally-responsive features. The thermally-responsive features deploy from or retract toward a surface of the sealing structure in response to a predetermined temperature change. The turbine component includes the metallic seal assembly. The method of regulating flow in turbo-machinery includes providing the metallic seal assembly and raising or retracting the thermally-responsive features in response to the predetermined temperature change. | 10-03-2013 |
Christopher Dean Higgins, Greenville, SC US
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20120191496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE IN A CONDITION-BASED REPAIR PROCESS - A method of determining component repair activities includes providing a computer-based component workscope routing system. The method also includes making a first determination of eligibility of a component for one of a standardized repair workscope that includes a plurality of predetermined standardized repair workscope activities, and an enhanced repair workscope. The enhanced repair workscope includes at least one of a number of enhanced repair workscope activities that is less than a predetermined number of standardized repair workscope activities, and inspection and repair activities that are different in scope from the plurality of standardized repair workscope activities. The method further includes making a second determination of eligibility of the component for the standardized repair workscope or the enhanced repair workscope. | 07-26-2012 |
20130179356 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTENANCE OF TURBOMACHINERY - A method and a system for analysis of turbomachinery are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a request initiation system configured to initiate a departure request for a turbomachinery. The system further includes a commercial screening system configured to receive the departure request and to derive a commercial evaluation based on the departure request. The system also includes a technical evaluation system configured to derive a technical evaluation profile based on the departure request. The system additionally includes a request acceptance system configured to derive at maintenance action based on the commercial evaluation and the technical evaluation profile, wherein the technical evaluation profile comprises a technical analysis of the turbomachinery. | 07-11-2013 |
20140019091 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAINTENANCE OF TURBOMACHINERY - In certain embodiments, a system may include a condition based replacement life (CBRL) approval system configured to receive a turbomachinery component data and to approve a turbomachinery component for CBRL based on the turbomachinery component data. The system further includes a CBRL validation system configured to repair the turbomachinery component into a repaired turbomachinery component, wherein the repaired turbomachinery component is configured to operate in a turbomachinery beyond a service time of the turbomachinery component. | 01-16-2014 |
Colleen Higgins, Auckland NZ
Colleen Higgins, Parnell NZ
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20100287672 | PLANT CELL SIGNALING GENES - Novel plant cell signaling genes and gene products are provided. These gene, polypeptide and oligonucleotide sequences are useful in regulating plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes and gene products are useful for expression profiling of plant cell signaling genes. The invention specifically provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from | 11-11-2010 |
20110088126 | Cell signaling genes and related methods - Novel plant cell signaling genes and gene products are provided. These gene, polypeptide and oligonucleotide sequences are useful in regulating plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes and gene products are useful for expression profiling of plant cell signaling genes. The invention specifically provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from | 04-14-2011 |
20120137385 | TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS - The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
Colleen Higgins, Sandringham NZ
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20090038033 | WOOD AND CELL WALL GENE MICROARRAY - The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from | 02-05-2009 |
20120284870 | WOOD AND CELL WALL GENE MICROARRAY - The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from | 11-08-2012 |
Colleen M. Higgins, Parnell NZ
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20100186118 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING POLYSACCHARIDES OF A PLANT CELL - Novel plant polysaccharide synthesis genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating polysaccharide synthesis and plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes are useful for expression profiling of plant polysaccharide synthesis genes. | 07-22-2010 |
Colleen M. Higgins, Auckland NZ
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20100122382 | Cell Cycle Genes and Related Methods - Novel plant polysaccharide synthesis genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating polysaccharide synthesis and plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes are useful for expression profiling of plant polysaccharide synthesis genes. The invention specifically provides cell cycle polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from | 05-13-2010 |
Damien Higgins, Victoria AU
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20090258717 | Power Take-Off Shaft with 80 Degree Angular Displacement - A power take-off shaft having constant velocity joints that provide consistent drive shaft speeds regardless of the operating angle of a respective joint and, hence, provide a user with an improved apparatus for transferring mechanical power from a tractor or like machinery to a trailing implement. The constant velocity joints also provide for increased angular displacement between a tractor and trailing implement than commonly used universal joints, are more robust and substantially maintenance free. | 10-15-2009 |
Danny Higgins, Colchester GB
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20120085048 | COVE FORMER - The invention relates to a floor cove corner former ( | 04-12-2012 |
Danny Higgins, Chambly CA
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20100229288 | HELMET HAVING A GUIDING MECHANISM FOR A COMPATIBLE VISOR - A helmet for receiving a compatible visor comprises a shell and two guiding mechanisms. Each guiding mechanisms is located on a different side of the shell and is adapted to receive the compatible visor. The guiding mechanisms guide the compatible visor along a confined path extending from a retracted position, where the compatible visor is proximate a frontal portion of the shell and substantially outside a field of view of the wearer, to a deployed position where the compatible visor is substantially below a frontal lower edge and within the field of view of the wearer. The guiding mechanisms guide at least a lower portion of the compatible visor substantially towards a rear portion of the shell when the compatible visor is in the deployed position. The compatible visor has a lens, a face seal and one mounting interface on each side of the lens. | 09-16-2010 |
Douglas Alasdair Goodwin Higgins, London GB
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20090312160 | MUSCLE CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An apparatus ( | 12-17-2009 |
20110306470 | MUSCLE CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An apparatus for muscle conditioning comprises a supporting body, a hood-shaped pad, moveable relative to the body, and resistive means in the form of a weight stack and suspension mechanism. The weight stack is coupled to the hood-shaped pad via the suspension mechanism, such that a resistive force can be applied against movement of the hood-shaped pad from a first position relative to the body to a second position relative to the body. The apparatus enables the conditioning of the muscles required for successful rugby scrummaging. | 12-15-2011 |
Edmond Higgins, County Cork IE
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20120198032 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A communication system comprises a remote optimisation server and a central optimisation server adapted to communicate with each via a backhaul network. The central optimisation server communicates with core network elements for data delivery. The servers provide access to local data servers, manage backhaul links, perform data caching, and optimise transmission of data that needs to be back-hauled in order to reduce data transfer via the backhaul network in a manner which is transparent to users and to core network elements. The servers perform compression and protocol optimisation. The remote optimisation server comprises a HTTP accelerator which uses client and server side optimisation functions to retrieve a bundle of resources associated with a request for base HTML, and maintains a set of persistent connections over which all HTTP traffic is carried. | 08-02-2012 |
Eileen A. Higgins, Secaucus, NJ US
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20130104924 | Cosmetic Applicator | 05-02-2013 |
20140161505 | Cosmetic Liquid Extractor Comprising Nonionic Polymers - Aqueous liquid compositions are provided, which comprise nonionic polymers, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), or combinations thereof, and which are free of or substantially free of salt-forming groups. The aqueous liquids form solid, flexible films after direct application to skin, and the films may be peeled from the skin to remove adhered keratotic plugs from pores of the skin. The compositions are easily applied to skin, without dripping, with fingers, a brush, or other applicators. | 06-12-2014 |
Fionnuala Higgins, Dublin IE
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20100082981 | ELECTRONIC BUSINESS POSTAL SYSTEM - An electronic business postal system collects, clears and delivers electronic business mail through a closed access, secure messaging system. A collection subsystem consists of access portals that are associated with secured system nodes. The access portals provide authenticated users access to the system to send and retrieve electronic business mail that includes postal system electronic delivery addresses, physical delivery addresses, or both. Secured message servers that are associated with the respective access portals process the electronic business mail into uniquely identified messages for delivery over the system nodes and also process received messages to provide the corresponding electronic business mail to the intended recipients through associated access portals. A delivery subsystem directs the messages through the system nodes associated with the senders' access portals to the system nodes associated with the recipients' access portals. A clearance subsystem confirms the integrity of both the messages and their delivery and ensures that each message is delivered once and intact. | 04-01-2010 |
Guy Higgins, Toronto CA
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20100016403 | USE OF D-SERINE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS - Compounds of Formula I are useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attack, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and social phobias. wherein: A is chosen from: aryl or heteroaryl, A being optionally substituted with up to 5 independently-selected groups R | 01-21-2010 |
20140018549 | USE OF D-SERINE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS - Compounds of Formula I are useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attack, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and social phobias, wherein: A is chosen from: aryl or heteroaryl, A being optionally substituted with up to 5 independently-selected groups R | 01-16-2014 |
Guy A Higgins, Toronto CA
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20090005433 | Fluorinated Compounds - Compounds of Formula I are useful in the treatment of epilepsy, neuropathic pain, acute and chronic inflammatory pain, migraine, tardive dyskinesia and other related CNS disorders. | 01-01-2009 |
Ian Higgins, Huddersfield GB
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20120251298 | TURBINE - According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a variable geometry turbine comprising: a turbine wheel mounted for rotation about a turbine axis within a housing, the housing defining an annular inlet surrounding the turbine wheel and defined between first and second inlet sidewalls; and a cylindrical sleeve axially movable across the annular inlet to vary the size of a gas flow path through the annular inlet, the annular inlet being divided into at least two axially offset inlet portions; and a ring-like seal adjacent a free end of the sleeve, at least a part of the ring-like seal being located in-between the sleeve and the inlet portions, or a structure defining the inlet portions. | 10-04-2012 |
James Higgins, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110306861 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WITH A SELECTIVELY POSITIONAL ELECTRODE - An endotracheal tube usable for intraopertive monitoring of the laryngeal nerve. The endotracheal tube includes at least one electrical contact that is movable along and about an exterior sidewall of the endotracheal tube and connected to the exterior sidewall by a connector when the electrode is placed in a position to optimize the conductivity between the nerve being monitored and the electrical contact. The electrical contact may be connected using a locking tube, tape, adhesive, etc. | 12-15-2011 |
20120010492 | GARMENT TO FACILITATE ELECTRODE PLACEMENT FOR INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING - A garment is provided with an electrode and indicia to facilitate placement of the garment. The indicia is used to orient the garment such that the electrode is placed in precise orientation with respect to a stimulation site to facilitate intraoperative monitoring during surgical procedures. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010651 | GARMENT TO FACILITATE NEEDLE ELECTRODE PLACEMENT FOR INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING - A garment is provided with a tube that may be used to facilitate placement of needle electrodes into a patient to facilitate intraoperative monitoring during surgical procedures. | 01-12-2012 |
20120130216 | BITE BLOCK - A bite block for use during intraopeartive monitoring of nerves is provided. The bite block is formed of a resilient material to inhibit injury to one or more teeth or the tongue of the patient. The bite block includes at least one access port angled with the respect to a plane and sized to slidingly receive an electrode. The electrode may be advanced through the access port and into the tongue of the patient. | 05-24-2012 |
James Higgins, Chandler, AZ US
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20130054881 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WITH STORAGE MANAGEMENT MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of an electronic system includes: forming a superblock by organizing an erase block according to a wear attribute; detecting a trigger count of the wear attribute of the superblock; updating a metadata table with the trigger count; and triggering a recycling event of the superblock based on the metadata table. | 02-28-2013 |
20130060994 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH TIME MEASURE MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a non-volatile memory management system includes: selecting a specific time period by a unit controller; establishing a first time pool having super blocks written during the specific time period; and promoting to a second time pool, the super blocks from the first time pool, at the lapse of the specific time period. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061019 | STORAGE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH WRITE AMPLIFICATION CONTROL MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a storage control system includes: partitioning logical addresses into a number of subdrives, the logical addresses associated with a memory device; and monitoring a data write measure of one of the subdrives. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061101 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH LOAD LEVELING AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a non-volatile memory system includes: generating a test stimulus for a page in a memory array; measuring a test response from the page in the memory array based on the test stimulus; calculating a measured effective life of the page from the test response; and determining a use plan according to the measured effective life for accessing the page. | 03-07-2013 |
James Allen Higgins, Plano, TX US
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20120133365 | SYSTEM OF RECEIVE COILS AND PADS FOR USE WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - There is described embodiments of a coil and pad system for use with an MRI machine. The coil and pad system includes a plurality of coils sized to accommodate a plurality of patient ranges of various heights and body weights. There is also a plurality of pads designed to work in conjunction with the plurality of coils to accommodate patient ranges of various heights and body weights. | 05-31-2012 |
20120133366 | SYSTEM OF RECEIVE COILS AND PADS FOR USE WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - There is described embodiments of a coil and pad system for use with an MRI machine. The coil and pad system includes a plurality of coils sized to accommodate a plurality of patient ranges of various heights and body weights. There is also a plurality of pads designed to work in conjunction with the plurality of coils to accommodate patient ranges of various heights and body weights. | 05-31-2012 |
20120191059 | CASSETTES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present disclosure provides cassettes and methods of using same for the delivery of fluids to a patient using fluid delivery systems. In a general embodiment, the cassettes of the present disclosure include a flexible tube, a housing having a recessed area and first and second ends for holding the flexible tube, and at least two additional components including, for example, different sensors, false reading components for sensors, anti-flow valve means, insertion guides, directional indicators, latch mechanisms, kink-prevention notches, etc. Such additional components provide the cassettes of the present disclosure with several advantages including, for example, quality control, efficiency of use, cost effectiveness, and safety of use. | 07-26-2012 |
20120266964 | CASSETTE WITH INFUSION SET CONTAINING ANTI-FREEFLOW BALL VALVE FOR PERISTALTIC INFUSION PUMP - Flow control devices and methods of using the flow control devices are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a cassette ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120266965 | CASSETTE WITH INFUSION SET CONTAINING SPRING-BIASED ANTI-FREEFLOW MECHANISM FOR PERISTALTIC INFUSION PUMP - Flow control devices.—In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a cassette ( | 10-25-2012 |
James John Pirrett Higgins, Glasgow GB
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20110220253 | TYING MACHINE - There is disclosed a tying machine ( | 09-15-2011 |
Jamie Matthew Higgins, West Sussex GB
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20090267834 | Event location determination - A method of determining a location of an event of interest by processing signals from a satellite positioning system. The method comprises receiving recorded blocks of data samples of a satellite broadcast including blocks recorded at the approximate location of the event of interest, each block including one or more timestamps generated within a first portable device at which the samples were recorded; receiving a time of occurrence of the event recorded independently of the samples; comparing the timestamps and the time of occurrence to identify at least one block corresponding to the event; and processing the data samples of the identified at least one block to derive position information approximating the location of the event. | 10-29-2009 |
John Higgins, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120102667 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR PAINTBALL EQUIPMENT - Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure utilizes a series of barbs and/or openings such as through holes to prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
20120227723 | PAINTBALL MARKER AND LOADER SYSTEM - Among other things, methods and apparatus regarding collection, dissemination and display of information concerning paintball loaders and markers are disclosed. A loader includes a heads-up display, electronic devices for gathering, storing and disseminating information, and an antenna for sending and receiving data. Wireless voice communications among paintball players is possible via associated headsets. There is also disclosed paintball equipment and methods for controlling both the firing and loading mechanism of paintball equipment. Current systems or mechanisms have individual and discrete electronic control systems for firing operations, e.g. located in the paintball gun itself, and loading operations, e.g. located inside the paintball loader. The present disclosure unifies the electronic control of said firing and loader operations into a single electronic circuit board located on either the paintball gun or paintball loader. | 09-13-2012 |
20130198983 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR PAINTBALL EQUIPMENT - Among other things, there is disclosed a cylindrical device which is used to remove broken paintballs and other unwanted material from the barrel of a paintball marker or from other paintball equipment. Cylindrical cleaning devices currently known in the art are prone to separation and failure after use. The present disclosure includes structure such as barbs and/or openings, a snap-fit sleeve element, and/or one or more spacers to limit or prevent such failure. Structure for cleaning, including squeegee elements movable between an insertion configuration and a cleaning configuration, and other materials and configurations, are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
John Higgins, Pinner Middlesex GB
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20110114173 | METHOD OF MAKING SOLAR CELLS - A method of creating a patterned particulate layer of a photovoltaic device comprises the steps of providing a dry powder to a fluidising unit, fluidising the powder to form a fluid flow and conveying the fluid flow to a printing unit. The printing unit has means to divert a variable amount of flow to a substrate and the remainder of the flow back to the fluidising unit. | 05-19-2011 |
John C. Higgins, Houston, TX US
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20120250297 | Light Assembly - The present application is directed to a light assembly comprising: an outer housing; a power source; a heat sink disposed within the outer housing; and a nonplanar substrate joined to the heat sink and operationally configured to accommodate one or more LED thereon. | 10-04-2012 |
John G. Higgins, Keller, TX US
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20110318716 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MEASURE EFFECTIVENESS OF BUSINESS LEARNING - The invention generally describes learning solutions and related methods for managing the learning and training needs of an organization in a manner that is responsive to dynamic business timelines, goals and strategic objectives. Business goals are determined through examination of existing business data sources, so as to tailor learning solutions to business impacts. Accurate computations of return on training investment are provided to allow accurate assessment of the effectiveness of training programs. Also disclosed are networks of learning platforms that together implement the learning solution by providing electronic tools and information sharing capabilities needed by a learning solution services provider to efficiently implement and manage learning efforts according to the business desires of a complex learner organization, while receiving organization performance data in order to compute and report performance measurements. | 12-29-2011 |
John Joseph Higgins, Palmerston North NZ
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20120059487 | BIOMATERIALS WITH ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND DEVICES MADE THEREFROM - Biomaterials with enhanced properties such as improved strength, flexibility, durability and reduced thickness are useful in the fabrication of biomedical devices, particularly those subjected to continuous or non-continuous loads where repeated flexibility and long-term durability are required. These enhanced properties can be attributed to elevated levels of elastin, altered collagen types, and other biochemical changes which contribute to these enhanced properties. Examples of devices which would be improved by use of such tissue include heart valves, including percutaneous heart valves, and vascular grafts, patches and the like. Such enhanced materials can be sourced from specific populations of animals, such as neonatal calves, or in range-fed adult cattle, or can be fabricated or created from cell populations exhibiting such properties. In one embodiment, glutaraldehyde-fixed neonatal pericardial tissue is used to create leaflets in a percutaneous heart valve, and may be used without chemical fixation, with or without processes to remove residual cellular membranes, and utilized as a scaffold material for tissue engineering. | 03-08-2012 |
20130245750 | BIOMATERIALS WITH ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND DEVICES MADE THEREFROM - Biomaterials with enhanced properties such as improved strength, flexibility, durability and reduced thickness are useful in the fabrication of biomedical devices, particularly those subjected to continuous or non-continuous loads where repeated flexibility and long-term durability are required. These enhanced properties can be attributed to elevated levels of elastin, altered collagen types, and other biochemical changes which contribute to these enhanced properties. Examples of devices which would be improved by use of such tissue include heart valves, including percutaneous heart valves, and vascular grafts, patches and the like. Such enhanced materials can be sourced from specific populations of animals, such as neonatal calves, or in range-fed adult cattle, or can be fabricated or created from cell populations exhibiting such properties. In one embodiment, glutaraldehyde-fixed neonatal pericardial tissue is used to create leaflets in a percutaneous heart valve, and may be used without chemical fixation, with or without processes to remove residual cellular membranes, and utilized as a scaffold material for tissue engineering. | 09-19-2013 |
John Martin Higgins, Middlesex GB
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20120046407 | METHOD OF PREPARING STIMULUS-RESPONSIVE POLYMERIC PARTICLES - A method of making a polymeric compound, comprising discrete particles responsive to an external stimulus, that is resistant to aggregation in high-shear fields, which includes the addition of a polymerization initiator to a reaction mixture comprising a monomer corresponding to the polymeric compound, wherein the method comprises the portion-wise addition of aliquots of a cross-linking agent to the reaction mixture, wherein an aliquot of the cross-linking agent is added to the reaction mixture both before the addition of the polymerization initiator and after the polymerization has progressed substantially to completion. The polymer particles are largely immune to the effects of transient shear rates at least as high as 10 | 02-23-2012 |
John Martin Higgins, Pinner GB
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20110245400 | STIMULUS-RESPONSIVE POLYMERIC PARTICLES - A stimulus-responsive polymer particulate composition, comprising a first monomer, such as an aqueous microgel derived, for example, from N-isopropylacrylamide, may be rendered less susceptible to aggregation at high shear (e.g. at least as high as 10 | 10-06-2011 |
Judy Higgins, Dublin IE
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20110150918 | TREATMENT OF MICROBIAL INFECTIONS - The present invention is directed to improved microbial antigen vaccines, pharmaceutical compositions, immunogenic compositions and antibodies and their use in the treatment of microbial infections, particularly those of bacterial origin, including Staphylococcal origin. Ideally, the present invention is directed to a recombinant staphylococcal MSCRAMM or MSCRAMM-like proteins, or fragment thereof, with reduced binding to its host ligand, for use in therapy. | 06-23-2011 |
20120244189 | TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS - The present invention is directed to improved microbial antigen vaccines, pharmaceutical compositions, immunogenic compositions and antibodies and their use in the treatment of microbial infections, particularly those of bacterial origin, including Staphylococcal origin. Ideally, the present invention is directed to a recombinant staphylococcal MSCRAMM or MSCRAMM-like proteins, or fragment thereof, with reduced binding to its host ligand, for use in therapy. | 09-27-2012 |
Layton Higgins, Miramar, FL US
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20120207965 | BACKPACK WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FACADES - An interchangeable strap facade system for a bag is disclosed. The system includes a strap connected to the bag, a first portion of hook and loop fabric disposed on a first side of the strap; stitching located around a circumference of the first portion, wherein the stitching couples the first portion to the first side of the strap, a removable strap facade having an outward facing side and an inward facing side, wherein the outward facing side comprises a portion of fabric having a design and wherein the inward facing side comprises a second portion of hook and loop fabric, stitching located around a circumference of the second portion, wherein the stitching couples the second portion to the inward facing side of the façade, and wherein the second portion is coupled to the first portion so as to removably couple the strap with the facade. | 08-16-2012 |
Lisa Higgins, Donabate IE
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20100016549 | PEYER'S PATCH AND/OR M-CELL TARGETING LIGANDS - Purified synthetic polypeptide ligands for targeting pharmaceutical agents and carriers comprising such agents to intestinal epithelial tissue, especially Peyer's patch and/or M-Cell tissue. Also methods of using the ligands. | 01-21-2010 |
Matthew Higgins, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120071727 | METHOD AND ARTICLES FOR TREATING THE SINUS SYSTEM - A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated. | 03-22-2012 |
20140357959 | METHOD AND ARTICLES FOR TREATING THE SINUS SYSTEM - A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated. | 12-04-2014 |
20140364700 | METHOD AND ARTICLES FOR TREATING THE SINUS SYSTEM - A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated. | 12-11-2014 |
20140378776 | METHOD AND ARTICLES FOR TREATING THE SINUS SYSTEM - A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated. | 12-25-2014 |
M. Danny Higgins, St-Basile-Le-Grand CA
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20120185989 | HELMET HAVING A GUIDING MECHANISM FOR A COMPATIBLE VISOR - A helmet comprises a shell, a visor, a face seal, a biasing means and two guiding mechanisms. The two guiding mechanisms, each located on a different side of the shell, connect the visor to the shell. Under a bias of the biasing means, the guiding mechanisms are operative to guide the visor along a pre-determined trajectory defined by the geometry of the guiding mechanisms. Each one of the two guiding mechanisms is further provided with a guiding track arrangement which comprises a first track portion and a second track portion. The first slider slidingly engages the first track portion while the second slider slidingly engages the second track portion. The pre-determined trajectory extends from a retracted position where the visor is substantially proximate a front portion of the shell and substantially outside a field of view of the wearer to a deployed position where the visor is substantially below the frontal lower edge and within the field of view of the wearer, and further towards a rear portion of the helmet to a resting position aft of the deployed position. In use, the face seal, which is located at a lower portion of the visor, is operative to substantially perpendicularly contact a face of the wearer at a position between the deployed position and the resting position. | 07-26-2012 |
Michael Anthony Higgins, Caldicot GB
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20120292781 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE - An integrated circuit package has a host integrated circuit with an active front side that is surface-mounted on a support and an inactive back side. Conductive vias extend through the integrated circuit between the front and back sides. A redistribution layer on the back side of the host integrated circuit provides conductive traces and contact pads. The traces of the redistribution layer establish connection between the conductive vias and the contact pads. At least one additional component is surface-mounted on the back side of the host integrated circuit by electrical connection to the contact pads of the redistribution layer to provide a compact three-dimensional structure. In an alternative embodiment, the additional components can be mounted on the active side. | 11-22-2012 |
20140070421 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE - An integrated circuit package has a host integrated circuit with an active front side that is surface-mounted on a support and an inactive backside. Conductive pathways extend between the front and back sides of the integrated circuit. A redistribution layer on the back side of the host integrated circuit provides conductive traces and contact pads. The traces of the redistribution layer establish connection between the conductive pathways and the contact pads. At least one additional component is surface-mounted on the back side of the host integrated circuit by electrical connection to the contact pads of the redistribution layer to provide a compact three-dimensional structure. In an alternative embodiment, the additional components can be mounted on the active side. | 03-13-2014 |
Michael F. Higgins, Eau Claire, WI US
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20120246544 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEMORY READ-REFRESH, SCRUBBING AND VARIABLE-RATE REFRESH - A memory controller and method that provide a read-refresh (also called “distributed-refresh”) mode of operation, in which every row of memory is read within the refresh-rate requirements of the memory parts, with data from different columns within the rows being read on subsequent read-refresh cycles until all rows for each and every column address have been read, scrubbing errors if found, thus providing a scrubbing function that is integrated into the read-refresh operation, rather than being an independent operation. For scrubbing, an atomic read-correct-write operation is scheduled. A variable-priority, variable-timing refresh interval is described. An integrated card self-tester and/or card reciprocal-tester is described. A memory bit-swapping-within-address-range circuit, and a method and apparatus for bit swapping on the fly and testing are described. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael S. Higgins, Grosse Point Farms, MI US
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20110313942 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DEPARTMENTS WITH CANDIDATE TEST SCORES AND PROFILES - Multiple departments of an organization can cooperate to simplify the testing process and enlarge the pool of qualified candidates for each department. Each department advertises for candidates, but requests that they also register at a website to apply to take a test rather than send any paperwork directly to the department. On the web site, candidates provide personal profile information, schedule a test at a test site in their area, and select their department preference. When the department is ready to interview candidates, a user logs in to the web site and downloads a tailored list of qualified candidates that have 1) met that department's predetermined hiring criteria, and 2) indicated they are willing to work at that department. The interviewer then contacts the candidates and proceeds with their normal application procedures. | 12-22-2011 |
Neil W. Higgins, Bourbonnais, IL US
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20120121786 | SHORTENING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Described herein are shortening compositions having reduced levels of saturated and trans fats. The compositions comprise cellulose fibers, a hard fat and a liquid oil. Also provided are methods of preparing such compositions and use thereof. | 05-17-2012 |
Paul Higgins, Manchester GB
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20080265085 | Cable Reel Holder - A cable reel holder ( | 10-30-2008 |
Paul Higgins, Abbotsford CA
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20110307140 | Configurable Functions for Vehicle Parameters - The user configures to process at least two data sources without depending on preprogrammed functions or resorting to reprogramming the basic software of the device. | 12-15-2011 |
20110307190 | Vehicle Fuel Consumption Calculator - Diesel fuel consumption is calculated in real-time in an vehicle diagnostic monitor using standard OBDII reported parameters and publicly available engine characteristics. Also, fuel consumption in vehicles that maintain a constant air-fuel ratio is calculated by analyzing the subject engine as an air pump and reading publicly available OBDII diagnostic data to estimate the instantaneous airflow through the engine without the need of MAF sensor data. | 12-15-2011 |
Paul T. Higgins, Provo, UT US
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20120125973 | EXPANDABLE MANDREL FOR USE IN FRICTION STIR WELDING - A mandrel that provides a counter-force to the pressure exerted on the outside of a pipe or other arcuate surface by a friction stir welding tool, wherein the mandrel is expandable through the use of a wedge, and wherein the mandrel enables multiple friction stir welding heads to simultaneously perform welding on the arcuate surface. | 05-24-2012 |
20130068825 | MATERIAL SURFACE MODIFICATION USING FRICTION STIR WELDING HYBRID PROCESS - A system and method for modifying a work piece surface of high melting temperature materials such as Advanced High Strength Steels, wherein a friction stir welding tool may include cutting elements located on the outside diameter of a collar assembly, wherein the collar assembly may be retrofitted for existing friction stir welding tools, or may be designed as a custom attachment for a new hybrid friction stir welding tool, wherein the surface of the work piece may be modified by removing detrimental flash and burr created during operation of the friction stir welding tool. | 03-21-2013 |
20130206818 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLDING MATERIALS HAVING ARCUATE SURFACES IN PLACE FOR FRICTION STIR WELDING OR PROCESSING - A system and method for holding a friction stir processing material in place on a substrate having a curved surface for the purpose of mixing the friction stir processing material into the curved substrate using a solid-state process, wherein the system includes selecting one of a variety of mechanical means of attaching the friction stir processing material to the substrate that will enable friction stir processing to be performed that is economical, efficient and safe. | 08-15-2013 |
Peter Higgins, Edinburgh GB
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20120291894 | ELAPSED TIME INDICATOR - An elapsed time indicator ( | 11-22-2012 |
Peter Lloyd Higgins, Christchurch NZ
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20110181014 | CYCLE | 07-28-2011 |
Rada Ruth Higgins, Amsterdam NL
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20090106337 | Serial Adder Based On "No-Carry" Addition - The invention, based on an original addition algorithm for adding two binary numbers, a and b, and disclosed in the body of this application, is a schematic diagram of a serial, synchronous, digital adder, with circuitry which exemplifies an unusual procedure for calculating the carry at any bit pair, a | 04-23-2009 |
Robert J. Higgins, Whitewood CA
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20110179984 | METERING ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIR SEEDER - A metering assembly is provided for use with an air seeding system for delivering one or more particulate materials to an air seeding apparatus, the air seeding system comprising a product tank, configured to hold a particulate material and having an outlet, the metering assembly comprising at least one metering device, the metering device having a housing, an inlet positioned in the housing to receive particulate material from the outlet of the product tank, a first loading zone and a second loading zone, and a flow controller provided beneath the inlet and operative to route particulate material that has entered the metering device through the inlet in a first direction towards the first loading zone and in a second direction towards the second loading zone. | 07-28-2011 |
Sabrina Higgins, Southampton GB
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20080226492 | Deactivating Emulsions - A method of deactivating an allergen involves dispersing into an airspace an allergen deactivant, the deactivant being provided in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least 8 wt % deactivant. Preferably the deactivant is dispersed into the airspace as a vapour. Preferably the dispersal is aided by heat applied to the emulsion. | 09-18-2008 |
20090076172 | Prolonged Deactivation - A method of obtaining a prolonged reduction in the allergen loading of an allergen-contaminated inanimate substrate comprises dispersing into an airspace at which the substrate is located an allergen-reducing amount of an allergen-deactivating compound. Preferably the dispersal of the compound into the airspace is as a vapour and aided by heat. | 03-19-2009 |
Sarah Higgins, Dublin IE
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20090176696 | Methods And Compositions For Modulating An Immune Response - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the suppression of Th2-mediated immune response. Tracheal cytotoxin is shown to mediate a selective suppression of T helper cell type 2 (Th2)-mediated immune responses. The methods and compositions of the invention are useful for the treatment of Th2-mediated diseases and conditions due to their utility in suppressing Th2-mediated immune responses. The invention further extends to methods for suppressing the production of cytokines, such as IL-4 and IL-5 which contribute to the development of Th2-mediated immune responses. | 07-09-2009 |
20110294736 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - The present invention provides a method and composition for the treatment and prevention of an autoimmune disease such a multiple sclerosis which is mediated by autoreactive T cells. The administration of a NOD-1 agonist is shown to mediate an anti-inflammatory immune response. NOD-1 agonists suitable for use in the methods and compositions of the invention include diaminopimelic acid (DAP)-containing muropeptide compounds such as Tri-DAP and M-TriDAP. | 12-01-2011 |
Sean A. Higgins, Uncasville, CT US
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20120174347 | Gripping Zipper Securing Ring - A gripping zipper securing ring for use in securing a zipper includes a ring member having a first portion pivotally coupled to a second portion for movement between open and closed configurations. The first portion includes a locking arm having a plurality of teeth. The second portion includes a locking receiver configured to selectively receive the locking arm therein. A release mechanism is situated in the locking receiver that is selectively movable between a locked configuration at which the locking arm is not removable from the locking receiver and a released configuration in which the locking arm is removable therefrom. The release mechanism includes a user operable release member with which to move the release mechanism between locked and released configurations. | 07-12-2012 |
Sean Gordon Higgins, Saint John CA
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20110276994 | REALTIME BROADCAST STREAM AND CONTROL DATA CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system that delivers live broadcast media to consumer devices, including a system for enabling devices without native capabilities such as internal bulk storage and stream processing, to have command and control of live broadcast streams, has been provided. This is achieved through intercepting and converting the normal service provider channel mapping data to a new channel map which points to a software system that delivers command and control of live broadcast media, and implementation of a software system which can receive a channel change protocol, establish a command and control session with the device, convert the channel map protocol to the original format, tune in, receive, convert and process the live stream so that it can be delivered to the requesting device and in turn be controlled by user interaction with that device or the software system. A corresponding method is also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
20130125170 | REALTIME BROADCAST STREAM AND CONTROL DATA CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system that delivers live broadcast media to consumer devices, including a system for enabling devices without native capabilities such as internal bulk storage and stream processing, to have command and control of live broadcast streams, has been provided. This is achieved through intercepting and converting the normal service provider channel mapping data to a new channel map which points to a software system that delivers command and control of live broadcast media, and implementation of a software system which can receive a channel change protocol, establish a command and control session with the device, convert the channel map protocol to the original format, tune in, receive, convert and process the live stream so that it can be delivered to the requesting device and in turn be controlled by user interaction with that device or the software system. A corresponding method is also provided. | 05-16-2013 |
Sean Joseph Higgins, Auckland NZ
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20110030069 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORISED USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA - A method for protecting digital media content from unauthorised use on a client, is described. The method comprising the steps of receiving from a server on the client a list of processes, instructions, activity descriptions or data types that must not be active simultaneously with playback of the digital media content (“the blacklist”). The method further comprising checking, on the client, for the presence of any items on the list; and continuing interaction with the server, key management and playback of protected content only if no items on the list are detected on the client. A system is also described. | 02-03-2011 |
Sean W. Higgins, Richmond, VA US
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20120171647 | DINING PLATE AND METHOD FOR USE IN A DIET - A dining plate includes a top portion with a substantially transparent window therein. The plate also includes a bottom portion with a bottom surface having a first outside receiving groove and second inside receiving groove. The bottom portion has a generally planar shape that corresponds generally to the shape of the top portion. The bottom portion also has a top surface with a continuous inner standing rib and an outward rim. The top and bottom portions are joined together so that the inner standing rib is releaseably positioned in the inside receiving groove and the outward rim is releaseably positioned in the outside receiving groove. A substantially watertight cavity is formed between a central section of each of the top and bottom portions. The cavity is aligned with the window in the top portion. | 07-05-2012 |
Seth Higgins, Lewisville, TX US
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20130039170 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN UPLINK OVER AN ACCESS RING - A method for providing an uplink over an access ring comprising access devices and at least one aggregation device, wherein each device of said access ring has ring interfaces connecting said device to neighboring devices in said access ring, wherein one access device of said access ring is configured as a ring master device which sends connectivity check messages on both its ring interfaces around said access ring to itself to detect a connectivity failure in said access ring, and wherein said ring master device changes a state of one of its ring interfaces depending on the detection result. | 02-14-2013 |
Simon Higgins, Johannesburg ZA
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20100030502 | STRAY FLUX PROCESSING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of and system for processing stray flux data associated with a synchronous electrical machine; the method comprising capturing stray flux data from the synchronous electrical machine; generating a stray flux waveform using at least the captured stray flux data; analysing the generated stray flux waveform and the captured stray flux data; and storing the generated stray flux waveform and the captured stray flux data in a database. | 02-04-2010 |
20110193563 | PARTIAL DISCHARGE MONITOR - This invention relates to high voltage electrical or power systems and in particular to a method and device for monitoring partial discharges in high voltage electrical or power systems. The method comprises defining a low trigger level and a high trigger level electrical pulse amplitude levels, monitoring at least one phase of the electrical system for an occurrence of a pulse within a defined minor time frame; detecting a peak amplitude of a pulse occurring in the electrical system within the minor time frame; determining if the detected peak amplitude of the pulse exceeds the lower and higher trigger levels; assigning a pulse number to the pulse if the peak amplitude of the pulse exceeds the trigger levels; capturing the pulse if the pulse number associated with the pulse is less than a predetermined pulse number threshold in the minor time frame; and storing the captured pulses in a memory. | 08-11-2011 |
20110248721 | PARTIAL DISCHARGE MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method and system of monitoring partial discharges occurring in an electrical system, and to a method of measuring or analyzing partial discharges occurring in an electrical system. The method comprising receiving a signal or impulse, or information associated therewith, from the electrical system; breaking the received signal or impulse into predefined frequency components; and displaying a peak of the received signal or impulse on a scatter plot with other peaks associated with similar predefined frequency components. | 10-13-2011 |
20110313701 | ROTATING MACHINE SHAFT SIGNAL MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - This invention relates to a method of and system for monitoring shaft signals associated with a shaft of a rotating machine. The method comprising receiving voltage signals associated with the shaft; receiving current signals associated with the shaft; determining, from the received voltage and current signals, voltage and current data relating to the machine; presenting at least some of the determined voltage and current data to a user; trending at least the determined voltage data to at least determine voltage data trends associated with the machine; and determining from the voltage and current data if a fault condition has occurred and generating an alarm signal or condition in response thereto. | 12-22-2011 |
20120130665 | TIME DOMAIN ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - This invention relates to a method of, and a system for, monitoring electromagnetic interference. The method comprising capturing a plurality of time domain waveforms, and a plurality of scatter plots; receiving the plurality of captured time domain waveforms and scatter plots; applying a fast fourier transform (FFT) to each of the received time domain waveforms as it is received thereby to receive FFT outputs; storing the FFT outputs in a database; generating a statistically representative spectrograph or spectrogram in the frequency domain based on at least the stored FFT outputs and scatter plots or data associated with the scatter plots, combining constituent FFTs of the statistically representative spectrograph or spectrogram in such a manner as to emulate the result that would be produced by an EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) receiver or spectrum analyser; and combining resultant outputs from a number of iterations of this process to produce a final result (EMI spectrum). | 05-24-2012 |
Simon Higgins, Liverpool GB
Simon Higgins, Cologne DE
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20110017011 | COVER FOR AN APERTURE - The invention relates to a cover | 01-27-2011 |
20140084604 | CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A COMPARTMENT - A closure device for a compartment, in particular a glove compartment, which is able to be closed by a flap, in motor vehicles, wherein the flap is designed to be displaceable by a force in a reversible manner between a released position and a blocked position in the direction of the action of a force, wherein the flap has a pivoting mechanism with a lock, wherein the lock is designed to be movable into the blocked position due to the action of a force and then comes into engagement with the locking element. | 03-27-2014 |
Stephen Higgins, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20120178091 | Assay Cartridges and Methods of Using the Same - Assay cartridges are described that have purification, reaction, and detection zones and other fluidic components which can include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, reagent chambers, reconstitution chambers and the like. The assay cartridges are used to conduct multiplexed nucleic acid measurements. Also described are kits including such cartridges, methods of using the same, and a reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge. | 07-12-2012 |
Steven P. Higgins, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120177195 | VOICE OVER DATA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - The present invention describes a system and method for communicating voice and data over a packet-switched network that is adapted to coexist and communicate with a legacy PSTN. The system permits packet switching of voice calls and data calls through a data network from and to any of a LEC, a customer facility or a direct IP connection on the data network. The system includes soft switch sites, gateway sites, a data network, a provisioning component, a network event component and a network management component. The system interfaces with customer facilities (e.g., a PBX), carrier facilities (e.g., a LEC) and legacy signaling networks (e.g., SS7) to handle calls between any combination of on-network and off-network callers. | 07-12-2012 |
20130070757 | VOICE OVER DATA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ARCHITECTURE - The present invention describes a system and method for communicating voice and data over a packet-switched network that is adapted to coexist and communicate with a legacy PSTN. The system permits packet switching of voice calls and data calls through a data network from and to any of a LEC, a customer facility or a direct IP connection on the data network. The system includes soft switch sites, gateway sites, a data network, a provisioning component, a network event component and a network management component. The system interfaces with customer facilities (e.g., a PBX), carrier facilities (e.g., a LEC) and legacy signaling networks (e.g., SS7) to handle calls between any combination of on-network and off-network callers. | 03-21-2013 |
Timothy Alan Higgins, Fort Collins, CO US
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Timothy Allan Higgins, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110304475 | SERVER MONITORING OF FLOW AND SAMPLING APPARATUS AND/OR LOGGER - Described is an apparatus and method employing one or more environmental instruments in communication with a communication server that monitors the operation of the environmental instruments based on a task schedule. | 12-15-2011 |
Tracy E. Higgins, Saint Augustine, FL US
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Trevor Martin Higgins, Nottingham GB
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