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Alan P. Wood, San Jose, CA US
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20130138419 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEM RELIABILITY USING QUANTITATIVE CUMULATIVE STRESS METRICS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that analyzes telemetry data from a computer system. During operation, the system obtains the telemetry data as a set of telemetric signals using a set of sensors in the computer system. Next, for each component or component location from a set of components in the computer system, the system applies an inferential model to the telemetry data to determine an operating environment of the component or component location, and uses the operating environment to assess a reliability of the component. Finally, the system manages use of the component in the computer system based on the assessed reliability. | 05-30-2013 |
Alan Ruthven Wood, Christchurch NZ
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20130341936 | TUNABLE VIBRATION ENERGY HARVESTER AND METHOD - In one embodiment, an energy harvester is provided. The energy harvester includes, an energy conversion device configured to convert vibrational energy to electrical energy, a mass coupled to the energy conversion device, and at least one biasing mechanism coupled to the mass. The biasing mechanism is selectively adjustable and selectively adjusting the biasing mechanism adjusts a resonance frequency of the energy conversion device and the mass. | 12-26-2013 |
Alexander Patrick Sheridan Wood, Mt Eden NZ
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20130125805 | ANCHOR SYSTEM - An anchor assembly comprising an anchor having a shank with a running slot for a shackle connection to an anchor rode with which the anchor is to be supported, the running slot allowing a captive movement of the shackle between a location at the free end of the shank and a location adjacent the fluke of the anchor, and apparatus carried by the shank, configurable through or at the slot to maintain the shackle, at or in the vicinity of the location at the free end of the shank. | 05-23-2013 |
Alex Benjamin Wood, Sacramento, CA US
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20140100378 | UTILIZING A MULTIPHASE REACTOR FOR THE CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO PRODUCE SUBSTITUTED FURANS - The present disclosure provides methods to produce substituted furans (e.g., halomethylfurfural, hydroxymethylfurfural, and furfural), by acid-catalyzed conversion of biomass using a gaseous acid in a multiphase reactor, such as a fluidized bed reactor. | 04-10-2014 |
20140350294 | METHODS OF PRODUCING PARA-XYLENE AND TEREPHTHALIC ACID - The present disclosure provides methods to produce para-xylene, toluene, and other compounds from renewable sources (e.g., cellulose, hemicellulose) and ethylene in the presence of an acid, such as a Lewis acid. For example, cellulose and/or hemicellulose may be converted into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF) and 2-methylfuran, which may be converted into para-xylene and toluene, respectively. In particular, para-xylene can then be oxidized to form terephthalic acid. | 11-27-2014 |
Alistair Wood, London GB
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20120182301 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND USER INTERFACES FOR DISPLAYING WAVEFORM INFORMATION - A system for displaying physiological information. The system includes a graph module that is configured to provide a two-dimensional virtual graph having a time dimension and a signal dimension. The virtual graph includes time indicators that are spaced along the time dimension and signal indicators that are spaced along the signal dimension. The system also includes a waveform module that is configured to obtain physiological signals as a function of time. The waveform module is configured to plot a waveform based upon the physiological signals onto the virtual graph. A user interface is configured to display the waveform and the virtual graph in a viewable area. The time and signal indicators of the virtual graph shift along the time dimension at a recording speed as the waveform is plotted. The plotted waveform has a fixed relationship with respect to the time and signal indicators and shifts at the recording speed. | 07-19-2012 |
Barry Alan Wood, Old Aberdeen GB
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20130315992 | PHENOTHIAZINE DIAMINIUM SALTS AND THEIR USE - The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): wherein: each of R | 11-28-2013 |
Ben David Wood, Oxford GB
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20140044535 | WIND TURBINES AUGMENTED WITH ROTATING DIFFUSERS - Diffuser-augmented wind turbines can include a first diffuser ring arranged to form a turbine rotor cowling, the diffuser being fixed to and rotatable with the turbine rotor about the horizontal axis of the wind turbine. The first diffuser ring may have one or more dynamic, aero-elastic, vortex entrainment devices attached to a trailing edge of the diffuser. The first diffuser ring may include one or more slot gaps arranged within its body, each slot gap creating a channel between the interior and exterior surfaces of the first diffuser ring. In some embodiments the diffuser may optionally further include one or more further diffuser rings, the one or more further diffuser rings being static rings (e.g. non-rotatable about the horizontal axis) or dynamic diffuser rings (e.g. rotatable around the horizontal axis | 02-13-2014 |
Bingxi Wood, Cupertino, CA US
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20140113442 | DUAL GATE PROCESS - The control of gate widths is improved for system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices which require multiple gate dielectric “gate” thicknesses, e.g., for analog and digital processing on the same chip. A hard mask is formed to protect a thick gate while the thin gate region is etched to remove oxide (sometimes referred to as a preclean step). The patterned substrate is then processed to selectively deposit a second thickness of gate material. The thin gate may be silicon oxide and the physical thickness of the thin gate may be less than that of the thick gate. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate is not exposed to air or atmosphere after the hardmask is removed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140231914 | FIN FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR FABRICATED WITH HOLLOW REPLACEMENT CHANNEL - A method for forming a FinFET comprises forming a raised fin between isolation trenches on a substrate. A plurality of sacrificial features is formed on at least a portion of the raised fin, the sacrificial features including a sacrificial gate dielectric and a sacrificial gate electrode having sidewalls. The sacrificial features on the raised fin are removed to form a hollow channel. Channel material is selectively and epitaxially grown in the hollow channel to form a channel. | 08-21-2014 |
20150050800 | FIN FORMATION BY EPITAXIAL DEPOSITION - Methods of forming a fin structure for a field effect transistor are described. The methods may include the operations of patterning a mandrel on a surface of a substrate, and depositing an epitaxial layer of high-mobility channel material over exposed surfaces of the patterned mandrel. The epitaxial layer leaves a gap between adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel, and a dielectric material may be deposited in the gap between the adjacent columns of the patterned mandrel. The methods may also include planarizing the epitaxial layer to form a planarized epitaxial layer and exposing the columns of the patterned mandrel, and etching at least a portion of the exposed columns of the patterned mandrel and the dielectric material to expose at least a portion of the planarized epitaxial layer that forms the fin structure. | 02-19-2015 |
Bingxi Wood, Stanford, CA US
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20130295752 | METHODS FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION OF PATTERNED WAFERS - Methods for chemical mechanical planarization of patterned wafers are provided herein. In some embodiments, methods of processing a substrate having a first surface and a plurality of recesses disposed within the first surface may include: depositing a first material into the plurality of recesses to predominantly fill the plurality of recesses with the first material; depositing a second material different from the first material into the plurality of recesses and atop the substrate to fill the plurality of recesses and to form a layer atop the first surface; and planarizing the second material using a first slurry in a chemical mechanical polishing tool until the first surface is reached. In some embodiments, a second slurry, different than the first slurry, is used to planarize the substrate to a first level. | 11-07-2013 |
20130320542 | Method of fabricating a self-aligned buried bit line for a vertical channel dram - A method of fabricating a self-aligned buried bit line in a structure which makes up a portion of a vertical channel DRAM. The materials and processes used enable self-alignment of elements of the buried bit line during the fabrication process. In addition, the materials and processes used enable for formation of individual DRAM cells which have a buried bit line width which is 16 nm or less. | 12-05-2013 |
Carl Richard Wood, Alford GB
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20120241663 | SEALING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sealing apparatus and method is disclosed, particularly for sealing around an elongate member which passes through a throughbore of a valve device, the apparatus having an upper sealing element and a lower sealing element, each being adapted to change configuration from an open configuration to a sealed configuration within the valve device to seal the throughbore of the valve device around the elongate member. The upper and lower sealing elements are separate and moveable independently from one another, and are configured to be actuated between open and sealed configurations by a common actuator. This actuation reduces the stack height and the weight of the valve, and reduces the number of well seals. | 09-27-2012 |
20130081823 | VALVE - A valve has a moveable member movable between open and closed configurations and a cutting device arranged to shear against an anvil member when moving between the open and closed configurations and a sealing member providing a seat for seating of the moveable member when the moveable member is in the closed configuration. The anvil member and the sealing member are moveable relative to one another when the moveable member is moving from the open to the closed configuration. During opening and closing the sealing member is displaced away from the cutting device as the cutting device engages the anvil member. The sealing member is pushed away from the moveable member and the anvil to a maximum separation from the movable member at the point on the stroke when the cutting surface of the moveable member is moving past the anvil member. | 04-04-2013 |
20130099449 | SEAL - The present disclosure relates to seals and sealing arrangements, especially those used in wireline valves. The seal comprises an elastomeric seal body with a sealing surface, a plurality of generally planar inserts embedded within the elastomeric seal body adjacent the sealing surface, and having elastomeric seal material disposed between the plurality of generally planar inserts. The generally planar inserts may have a slightly wedge shape and may be embedded into the elastomeric seal body in a generally fan-shaped orientation. They may be orientated such that upon contacting a substantially tubular shaped body to be sealed around and the subsequent deformation of the seal body about said substantially tubular shaped body, the plurality of generally planar inserts become orientated such that they extend radially from the substantially tubular shaped body. | 04-25-2013 |
Christopher Wood, Leeds GB
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20110310379 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TERAHERTZ-ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTICS OF SAMPLES - A method for measuring an absorption characteristic of a sample comprises: providing a microstrip waveguide comprising a ground plane, an elongate conductive strip having a first end and a second end, and a dielectric substrate separating the ground plane from the elongate strip such that the strip extends from its first end to its second end in a plane substantially parallel to the ground plane; emitting electromagnetic radiation from a first intermediate position along the microstrip waveguide, said first intermediate position being a position between the first and second ends of the strip, such that said radiation propagates along the waveguide in a direction towards the second end; positioning a sample at a position external to the microstrip waveguide and between the first intermediate position and a second intermediate position along the microstrip waveguide, the second intermediate position being a position between the first intermediate position and the second end, such that at least a portion of the sample is exposed to the evanescent electric field of the propagating radiation; and detecting at least one characteristic of the propagating radiation at said second intermediate position. Corresponding apparatus is also disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
20120113417 | GENERATING AND DETECTING RADIATION - A method of generating radiation comprises: manufacturing a structure comprising a substrate supporting a layer of InGaAs, InGaAsP, or InGaAlAs material doped with a dopant, said manufacturing comprising growing said layer such that said dopant is incorporated in said layer during growth of the layer; illuminating a portion of a surface of the structure with radiation having photon energies greater than or equal to a band gap of the doped InGaAs, InGaAsP, or InGaAlAs material so as to create electron-hole pairs in the layer of doped material; and accelerating the electrons and holes of said pairs with an electric field so as to generate radiation. In certain embodiments the dopant is Fe. Corresponding radiation detecting apparatus, spectroscopy systems, and antennas are described. | 05-10-2012 |
Christopher Wood, West Sussex GB
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20130118998 | Collector Apparatus - The present invention provides an apparatus, method and system for separating a first substance from a mixture of the first substance and a liquid. The apparatus comprises inlet means adapted to receive a portion of the mixture into a separator tank; a separator tank for holding a collected portion of the mixture and allowing the first substance to separate from the liquid due to the first substance having a different specific gravity to the liquid; and outlet means adapted to discharge the separated liquid and/or the first substance from the separator tank. | 05-16-2013 |
Daniel L. Wood, Deerfield, IL US
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20130319978 | Plasma Cutting Method and System - A plasma cutting system for measuring or monitoring the voltage between a plasma torch and the material being cut to determine a voltage or voltage signature and comparing that measurement against predetermined values to indicate that an initial pierce of the material is complete, and based on the measurement, moving the torch or the material to a different location for additional cutting. | 12-05-2013 |
David G. Wood, Deerfield, NH US
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20130074421 | PORTABLE GENERATOR COVER - A lightweight, foldable cover adapted for attachment to a portable electric generator permits the generator to be operated while covered and shielded from weather. The cover includes rigid or semi-rigid sides hingeably joined and held in position with flexible straps. The cover allows unimpeded exhaust and airflow underneath the cover, and unimpeded access to controls and outlets. The flexible straps attach to the cover and the frame of the generator. The straps are adjustable to accommodate different generator frame sizes, and include quick release devices to allow rapid attachment to, or detachment from the generator frame for refueling or storage. When removed the cover folds nearly flat for storage. | 03-28-2013 |
David S. Wood, Mountain View, CA US
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20140114385 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - Devices, systems and methods are provided to modulate portions of neural tissue of the nervous system, such as portions of the central nervous system or portions of the peripheral nervous system. In some embodiments, the systems and devices of the present invention are used to stimulate one or more dorsal root ganglia, dorsal roots, dorsal root entry zones, or portions thereof, while minimizing or excluding undesired stimulation of other tissues, such as surrounding or nearby tissues, ventral root and portions of the anatomy associated with body regions which are not targeted for treatment. In other embodiments, the systems and devices are used to stimulate portions of the peripheral nervous system. In some embodiments, the modulation generates a massaging sensation, particularly when stimulating neural tissue on particular spinal levels, such as L2 or L3. | 04-24-2014 |
Douglas Graham Wood, Aberdeenshire GB
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20120294114 | ACOUSTIC TELEMETRY OF SUBSEA MEASUREMENTS FROM AN OFFSHORE WELL - Sensor and communications systems are disclosed for communicating measurements from subsea equipment, such as at an offshore well, to the surface. A sensor for a physical parameter, such as pressure or temperature at a blowout preventer, capping stack, or conduit in communication with the same, is electrically connected to a subsea acoustic transponder. An acoustic communications device, for example an acoustic transducer and transceiver electronics deployed on a remotely-operated vehicle, interrogates the acoustic transponder with an acoustic signal, in response to which the acoustic transponder transmits an acoustic signal encoded with the measurement. The acquired measurement data are then communicated to a redundant network at the surface. The sensor and acoustic transponder systems can be installed after an event at the subsea equipment, such as blowout of the well. | 11-22-2012 |
Edwin Wood, San Francisco, CA US
Eric M. Wood, Schaumburg, IL US
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20130166464 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO AUTHENTICATE A PRINTED MEDIUM - Examples to prevent the return of a printed medium and to authorize access to supplemental material to a printed medium upon resale of the printed medium are described. An example method of preventing the return of a printed medium including a product identification code and a unique identification code includes verifying the authenticity of the unique identification code against a database of genuine unique identification codes. The product identification code identifies a type of printed medium, and the unique identification code is associated with the printed medium and not associated with other printed media having the same product identification code. The example method also includes providing a clearance status based on the verification, which authorizes the return of the printed medium when the unique identification code is valid and denies the return of the printed medium when the unique identification code is invalid. | 06-27-2013 |
20150072098 | MULTI-LAYER FORMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Multi-layer forms and methods of producing the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first substrate first layer having a first side and a second side. The apparatus includes a second substrate first layer having a third side and a fourth side. The second side is coupled to the third side. The first substrate first layer and the second substrate first layer are embossed. The apparatus includes a second substrate second layer having a fifth side and a sixth side, the fourth side coupled to the fifth side. The apparatus includes a second substrate first layer having a seventh side and an eighth side. The seventh side is coupled to the sixth side. The second substrate first layer and the second substrate second layer are not embossed. | 03-12-2015 |
Erik David Wood, Chicago, IL US
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20130228535 | BICYCLE RACK - A bicycle parking system that includes a compartment for storing items. The compartment for storing items may have an opening for receiving the items. The compartment may be secured, and the items enclosed therein, by parking and securing a bicycle into a bicycle receiving space. | 09-05-2013 |
Frances Kathryn Wood, Bracknell GB
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20120202691 | NOVEL HERBICIDES - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), which is suitable for use as a herbicide wherein G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or latentiating group; Q is a unsubstituted or substituted C | 08-09-2012 |
Frederick Ian Wood, Warrington GB
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20120312735 | MOULD TOOLS - An insert mould tool for moulding an annular moulded portion onto an insert such as a filter sheet of a filter cartridge comprises a plurality of mould pieces and means for applying pressure to the mould pieces. Each mould piece comprises complementarily shaped mating surfaces and can be assembled to define an annular mould cavity intersecting at least one mating surface for defining the shape of the moulded portion and an insert-receiving cavity for receiving a portion of the insert. The insert-receiving cavity comprises a sealing portion extending radially inwardly of the annular mould cavity for sealing receipt of a portion of the insert, the sealing portion being exerting a substantially evenly distributed pressure across an area thereof when pressure is applied to the mould pieces. Also disclosed is a method of insert moulding, and a filter cartridge. | 12-13-2012 |
Gary J. Wood, El Cajon, CA US
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20130189885 | STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD STOOL - A seat assembly for use on a stand-up paddleboard includes a base member which defines a base axis. A support shaft, with an affixed seat member, is engaged with the base member. In detail, the support shaft defines a shaft axis and is formed with diametrically opposed slots along the length of the support shaft. Protrusions, formed on the base member, are engaged with respective slots on the support shaft to selectively move the support shaft on the base member between a stowed configuration wherein the shaft axis is substantially perpendicular to the base axis, and a sitting configuration wherein the shaft axis is coaxially aligned with the base axis. In operation, a reconfiguration of the seat assembly is accomplished to provide the stand-up paddleboard user with a place to sit during an on-the-water operation of the stand-up paddleboard. | 07-25-2013 |
Graham Stephen Wood, El Granada, CA US
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20140089270 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING EVENT COUNTS BASED ON TIME-SAMPLED DATA - A method for determining event counts for a database system includes capturing samples for the active sessions based on a pre-defined sampling frequency and identifying events from the captured samples. The method further includes determining the wait time for each of the identified events and determining an event count for the active sessions using a harmonic mean. The harmonic mean is a summation of the maximum of either one or the ratio of the sampling frequency to the determined wait time for each of the identified events. | 03-27-2014 |
Gregory Lynn Wood, Columbia, TN US
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20130259218 | Telephone Number Sharing Configuration - A system and a method are disclosed for providing telephone number sharing services to subscribers over public switched telephone network or data network. The disclosed system maintains a bank of reusable caller identifiers (IDs). The system receives call details of a call from a subscriber of the system. The call details include a caller identifier (ID) preference of the subscriber and a called number corresponding to the called party. The system stores the call details in a database. The system determines whether the call from the subscriber is a first call to the called number. In response to the call being the first call to the called number, the system assigns a call ID from the bank of reusable caller IDs that satisfies the reusable caller ID preference of the subscriber, and connects the call to the called number along with the caller ID. | 10-03-2013 |
20140198904 | Telephone Number Sharing Configuration - A system and a method are disclosed for providing telephone number sharing services to subscribers over public switched telephone network or data network. The disclosed system maintains a bank of reusable caller identifiers (IDs). The system receives call details of a call from a subscriber of the system. The call details include a caller identifier (ID) preference of the subscriber and a called number corresponding to the called party. The system stores the call details in a database. The system determines whether the call from the subscriber is a first call to the called number. In response to the call being the first call to the called number, the system assigns a call ID from the bank of reusable caller IDs that satisfies the reusable caller ID preference of the subscriber, and connects the call to the called number along with the caller ID. | 07-17-2014 |
Grith Wood, Kroyer DK
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20140112979 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING LIPOSOMES - The invention discloses a method for the formation of liposomes by using high shear mixing of aqueous solution of lipid powder; the lipid powder can be produced by any known technique. Components of the liposomes include but are not limited to cationic lipids, immunostimulatory/immunopotentiators and macromolecules as components for the liposome formation. The disclosed method describes the formulation of stable liposomes solitary or complexing high concentrations of macromolecules such as proteins, DNA and RNA having opposite charge of the liposomes by high shear mixing where aggregation is avoided due to the formulation method. | 04-24-2014 |
Harry E. Wood, Madisonville, LA US
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20130298746 | Convertible fret board - The convertible fret board is an independent fret board that can be inserted or removed from between the strings and permanent fret board of a slide style arranged string instrument. When installed, it raises the frets near to the strings, thus allowing finger style mote selection. When removed, slide style note selection is played. | 11-14-2013 |
Howard Allen Wood, Aptos, CA US
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20140013441 | Private Anonymous Electronic Messaging - Private anonymous electronic messaging between a message originator and a message recipient within an organization encourages open communication which can provide information to the organization that might otherwise be secreted from the organization, and can allow the message originator to obtain desired help (e.g., counseling). By profiling of the message originator based on current and previous electronic messaging within the system as well as external organizational information (e.g., behavioral or financial information), the system can assess concerns yet act as a gateway to protect the message originator's true identity through escalating levels of concern unless a genuine concern about the health, well-being, and/or safety of the message originator, others, or the organization is indicated, in which case the system can reveal the true identity of the message originator as appropriate. | 01-09-2014 |
Ian Wood, London GB
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20120185686 | Method, Apparatus and Computer Program for Loading Files During a Boot-Up Process - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method, apparatus and computer program. More particularly, embodiments relate to identifying at least one new file to be loaded in a computing device during a boot-up process of said computing device. Also, determining if loading at least one of the identified new file(s) causes the computing device to crash. Also, updating a list on the computing device in dependence on whether the loading of the identified new file(s) causes the computing device to crash. Also, loading at least one file in the computing device during a boot-up process in dependence on the list, to prevent the computing device crashing during the boot-up process. | 07-19-2012 |
Ian Wood, Suffolk GB
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20130019621 | REFRIGERATED DISPLAY APPLIANCES - A refrigerated display unit ( | 01-24-2013 |
Jack Kingsley Wood, Chelford GB
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20130220295 | CONVERSION KIT WITH A RAIL SYSTEM FOR A PAINTBALL MARKER - A convertible projectile launching device includes a projectile launching device, such as a paint ball marker, a less than lethal launcher or an airsoft gun, to which a user can secure at least one shell that changes the outer configuration or appearance of a projectile launching device on which it is secured into a MILSIM style projectile launching device. Any type of fasteners may be used to secure the shells to the device. The surface of at least one shell provides a rail system for mounting objects to the projectile launching device. The shell has a mating surface that engages a corresponding mating surface on the projectile launching device in order to increase stability of the shell. A blanking plug or a butt stock can be inserted into the rear of the shell, secured by a latch or other mechanism on at least one shell. | 08-29-2013 |
20130291848 | PAINTBALL MARKER WITH ADVANCED GAS RELEASE MECHANISM - A projectile launching device has a knock-open valve that is opened when forced by a hammer to release compressed air and launch a projectile from the device. The projectile launching device has a force control device between the hammer and the knock-open valve that is configured and positioned to provide force translation and control, allowing forces acting on a knock-open valve to be manipulated independently of the speed profile and mass of the hammer. A bolt is used to load a projectile into the barrel before it is launched. Where the hammer is configured to move with the bolt, the force control device allows forces acting on a knock-open valve to be manipulated independently of the speed profile and mass of the hammer and the bolt. The force control device can be a cam surface or a lever, or a lever having a cam surface. | 11-07-2013 |
James Wood, Ealing GB
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20120250064 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING PREMATURE OR UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF A CONSUMABLE USED IN AN IMAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for preventing premature or unnecessary replacement of a consumable used in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include sensing the removal of the consumable from the image production device, determining if the removed consumable's life span is greater than a predetermined threshold, the predetermined threshold relating to the consumable's expected life span, wherein if it is determined that the removed consumable's life span is not greater than the predetermined threshold, sending a notification to a user at a user interface for the user to enter an identification code, receiving an identification code at the user interface, determining if the correct identification code has been entered, wherein if it is determined that the correct identification code has been entered, permitting operation of the image production device, otherwise, preventing operation of the image production device. | 10-04-2012 |
James Wood, London GB
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20120020678 | EMPTY BOTTLE DETECTION USING A ONE TIME FOIL SEAL - An image forming apparatus comprises a controller that stores instructions, which cause the image forming apparatus to determine a characteristic measurement in response to a toner cartridge being partially inserted into the image forming apparatus. A pair of spaced apart sensors included on the image forming apparatus each contact an outer cross-sectional surface of a film on a delivery aperture of the toner cartridge. The image forming apparatus further includes an auger having at least one sensor for conducting a characteristic measurement on the film. The characteristic measurement corresponds to criteria programmed in the image forming apparatus for determining if the toner cartridge has a full toner level or a partially full (or low) toner level. | 01-26-2012 |
20120106989 | TONER BOTTLE PRESENCE AND LEVEL SENSING USING WEIGHT - An image forming apparatus is adapted to distinguish a presence between a full and a partially-full toner cassette. The image forming apparatus includes a load cell positioned in a developer station. The load cell is adapted to sense a mass of a toner cassette at least during an insertion of the toner cassette into the apparatus. A processor is adapted to determine a toner volume contained in the toner cassette based on a mass differential. A controller is adapted to drive or suspend a motor in the developer station to control an operation of the image forming apparatus. The controller controls the operation based on the toner volume. | 05-03-2012 |
Jamie Wood, County Sligo IE
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20130299429 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESS - A method for processing fines materials generated as a by-product from the screening and washing of sand and gravel includes the steps of drying, pelletising and firing the fines materials to produce a ceramic material in the form of porous pellets which have enhanced properties for the removal of phosphorus and pathogens from wastewater. | 11-14-2013 |
Jeanette Marjorie Wood, Singapore SG
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20100098691 | COMBINATION OF BENZIMIDAZOLE ANTI-CANCER AGENT AND A SECOND ANTI-CANCER AGENT - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer as well as methods of treatment of cancer that are based on the finding that certain benzimidazole based anti-cancer agents can be used in combination with a second anti-cancer agent to achieve desirable therapeutic outcomes. More specifically the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition including a benzimidazole based anti-cancer agent and a second anti-cancer agent. The invention also relates to methods of treatment of cancer including administration of a benzimidazole based anti-cancer agent and a second anti-cancer agent to a patient in need thereof. | 04-22-2010 |
Jeanette Marjorie Wood, Biel-Benken CH
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20090196871 | USE OF 4-PYRIDYLMETHYLPHTHALAZINES FOR CANCER TREATMENT - Patients suffering from renal carcinoma are treated with a 4-pyridylmethyl-phthalazine anti-angiogenesis agent. Patients having different tumor types, e.g. renal cancer, are treated with a 4-pyridylmethyl-phthalazine anti-angiogenesis agent while undergoing chemotherapy. | 08-06-2009 |
20090209495 | USE OF EDG RECEPTOR BINDING AGENTS IN CANCER - Provided is a method for treating solid tumors, e.g. tumor invasiveness, and particularly inhibiting or controlling deregulated angiogenesis, using a sphingosine- | 08-20-2009 |
20090247638 | PHARMACEUTICAL USE OF COX-2-INHIBITORS IN ANGIOGENESIS-MEDIATED OCULAR DISORDERS - The invention provides a method of treating an angiogenesis-mediated ocular disorder, e.g. ocular neovascularisation, retinal neovascularisation, including neovascularisation following injury or infection, retrolental fibroplasias, and neovascular glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pathologic myopia, ocular histoplasmosis, neovascular glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, the after effects of corneal transplantation, control of postsurgical ocular inflammation (e.g. after cataract surgery), cystoid macular edema (CME), herpes keratitis, in a subject in need of such treatment which comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a COX-2 inhibitor of formula I | 10-01-2009 |
20090318390 | COMBINATIONS COMPRISING EPOTHILONES AND PHARMACEUTICAL USES THEREOF - The invention relates to a combination which comprises (a) a bisphosphonate, a platinum compound or a vasculostatic compound and (b) an epothilone derivative of formula I | 12-24-2009 |
20120214774 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - Rapamycin derivatives have interesting effects in the treatment of solid tumours, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 08-23-2012 |
20120283285 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - Rapamycin derivatives have interesting effects in the treatment of solid tumours, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 11-08-2012 |
20120322874 | Pharmaceutical Uses - The invention provides a method of treating an angiogenesis-mediated ocular disorder, e.g. ocular neovascularisation, retinal neovascularisation, including neovascularisation following injury or infection, retrolental fibroplasias, and neovascular glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pathologic myopia, ocular histoplasmosis, neovascular glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, the after effects of corneal transplantation, control of postsurgical ocular inflammation (e.g. after cataract surgery), cystoid macular edema (CME), herpes keratitis, in a subject in need of such treatment which comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a COX-2 inhibitor of formula I | 12-20-2012 |
20130059877 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - Rapamycin derivatives have interesting effects in the treatment of solid tumours, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 03-07-2013 |
20130244951 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - The present invention is directed to the use of rapamycin derivatives for use in treating solid tumors, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253000 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - The present invention is directed to the use of rapamycin derivatives for use in treating solid tumors, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 09-26-2013 |
20130287769 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - The present invention is directed to the use of rapamycin derivatives for use in treating solid tumors, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296359 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - The present invention is directed to the use of rapamycin derivatives for use in treating solid tumors, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 11-07-2013 |
20140105895 | TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS WITH RAPAMYCIN DERIVATIVES - The present invention is directed to the use of rapamycin derivatives for use in treating solid tumors, optionally in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent. | 04-17-2014 |
Johnathon Wood, Manchester GB
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20130185886 | Sachet - A sachet defining a volume. The sachet has a sheet of material fastened to itself and/or another sheet of material and contains a sufficient quantity of absorbent material such that when the sachet is exposed to liquid a swelled volume of the absorbent material exceeds the volume of the sachet, and wherein the fastening means weakens on exposure to liquid. The sheet material may be paper. The absorbent material may be a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent material may be sodium polyacrylate. | 07-25-2013 |
John Michael Wood, Essex GB
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20120027401 | RELATING TO SIGNAL PROCESSING - A method of sampling a radio frequency signal comprises: receiving the radio frequency signal; modulating an optical signal with the radio frequency signal and an oscillator signal to generate a modulated signal; applying a filter to the modulated signal to generate an intermediate frequency signal, the filter having an intermediate pass band and an intermediate roll-off, the intermediate pass band and the intermediate roll-off in combination defining a intermediate frequency band having a first bandwidth; and sampling the intermediate frequency signal at a sampling frequency using a number of optically interleaved analogue-to-digital converters. The oscillator signal and the sampling frequency in combination are arranged such that the intermediate frequency band is defined between consecutive multiples of half of the sampling frequency. | 02-02-2012 |
John Philip Wood, Rutihof CH
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20120297787 | FLOW STRAIGHTENER AND MIXER - A combined flow straightener and mixer is disclosed as well as a burner for a combustion chamber of a gas turbine having such a mixing device. At least two streamlined bodies are arranged in a structure comprising the side walls of the mixer. The leading edge area of each streamlined body has a profile, which is oriented parallel to a main flow direction prevailing at the leading edge position, and with reference to a central plane of the streamlined bodies, the trailing edges are provided with at least two lobes in opposite transverse directions. The periodic deflections forming the lobes from two adjacent streamlined bodies are out of phase. | 11-29-2012 |
20130091852 | OPERATING METHOD FOR HYDROGEN/NATURAL GAS BLENDS WITHIN A REHEAT GAS TURBINE - A gas turbine is operated using a varying blend of a first fuel, preferably natural gas, and a second fuel that is hydrogen. The hydrogen concentration is varied depending on operating conditions in order to reduce emissions of CO and NOx, and/or to mitigate LBO. The fuel mixture is varied using a controller based on a combination of factors in a modular operation concept to address different issues according to relevant load limitations. A method of operating a gas turbine according to this modular operational concept is also provided. | 04-18-2013 |
20140109588 | BURNER FOR A CAN COMBUSTOR - The present invention relation to a burner for a combustion chamber of a gas turbine with a mixing and injection device. The mixing and injection device includes a limiting wall that defines a gas-flow channel and at least two streamlined bodies, each extending in a first transverse direction into the gas-flow channel. Each streamlined body has two lateral surfaces that are arranged essentially parallel to the main-flow direction, the lateral surfaces being joined to one another at their upstream side to form a leading edge of the body and joined at their downstream side to form a trailing edge of the body. Each streamlined body has a cross-section perpendicular to the first transverse direction that is shaped as a streamlined profile. At least one of the streamlined bodies is provided with a mixing structure and with at least one fuel nozzle located at its trailing edge for introducing at least one fuel essentially parallel to the main-flow direction into the flow channel, wherein at least two of the streamlined bodies have different lengths along the first transverse direction such that they may be used for a can combustor. The invention also relates to a method of using said burner in a gas turbine. | 04-24-2014 |
20140123665 | REHEAT BURNER ARRANGEMENT - A reheat burner arrangement including a center body, an annular duct with a cross-section area, an intermediate fuel injection plane located along the center body and being actively connected to the cross section area of the annular duct, wherein the center body is located upstream of a combustion chamber, wherein the structure of the reheat burner arrangement is defined by various parameters and the structure of the reheat burner arrangement is defined by various dependencies. | 05-08-2014 |
John Robert Loxley Wood, Rennesøy NO
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20090060646 | Manual Breech Lock Wireline Connector - The present invention relates to a manual locking assembly for a quick connect coupling ( | 03-05-2009 |
Justin M. N. Wood, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130322435 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING PUSH MESSAGES - The described embodiments include a first electronic device that sends one or more dummy packets to a second electronic device to cause network hardware in a network connection between the first and second electronic devices to forward buffered push messages and/or acknowledge messages. | 12-05-2013 |
20130332607 | Synchronizing Handles For User Accounts Across Multiple Electronic Devices - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that manages access to a user account from an electronic device. The system includes an identity service that provides a device token for the electronic device and a set of handles associated with the user account to the electronic device. Next, the identity service receives, from the electronic device, a handle registration containing one or more selected handles from the set of handles. Finally, the identity service transmits an identity certificate comprising an association between the selected handles and the electronic device to the electronic device, wherein the identity certificate and the association are used to route data associated with the selected handles to and from the electronic device. | 12-12-2013 |
Ladonna Wood, Mill Valley, CA US
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20130116126 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND MODIFYING CARBONACEOUS COMPOSITIONS - This invention generally relates to natural gas and methylotrophic energy generation, bio-generated fuels and microbiology. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides nutrient amendments and microbial compositions, e.g., consortia, that are both specifically optimized to stimulate methanogenesis, or for “methylotrophic” or other conversions. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides methods to develop nutrient amendments and microbial compositions that are both specifically optimized to stimulate methanogenesis in a given reservoir. The invention also provides methods for the evaluation of potentially damaging biomass formation and scale precipitation resulting from the addition of nutrient amendments. In other embodiments, the invention provides methods for simulating biogas in sub-surface conditions using a computational model. | 05-09-2013 |
Larry Wood, Coto De Caza, CA US
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20130310918 | EXPANDABLE MEMBER FOR DEPLOYING A PROSTHETIC DEVICE - An apparatus and method for delivering a prosthetic device through the vasculature of a patient includes a radially expandable member coupled to the distal end of an elongate shaft. The expandable member has an open frame configuration and an outer mounting surface for mounting the prosthetic device in a collapsed state thereon. The expandable member expands radially outwards from a first configuration to a second configuration to expand a prosthetic device mounted thereon. | 11-21-2013 |
Lawrence Wood, Dubai AE
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20140067693 | TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION FRAMEWORK - A method for deploying a product through multiple phases includes defining work streams for deploying the product, where each work stream is defined for a set of components of a client environment. For each work stream and for each phase, a set of predefined tasks are identified for the phase, a computer processor gathers for the phase a set of instruments specific to the work stream for performing the set of predefined tasks, and the set of instruments are stored in a data repository of a deployment framework. The set of predefined tasks for the phase is common amongst the work streams. | 03-06-2014 |
Leonard B. Wood, Waddell, AZ US
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20130075410 | FLUID RESERVOIR SHELL - Disclosed is a fluid reservoir shell that provides protection for the fluid reservoir of a personal hydration system. The fluid reservoir shell is rigid and does not collapse easily under external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell is sized to contain the fluid reservoir but still fits in a personal hydration system pack. The shell protects the fluid reservoir and prevents the fluid reservoir from leaking due to excessive external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell disclosed includes a shell top piece and a shell bottom piece, which couple together to enclose the bladder of the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir shell provides ready access to the fill port and the drink tube of the fluid reservoir when the fluid reservoir is contained in the fluid reservoir shell. | 03-28-2013 |
20140331476 | FLUID RESERVOIR SHELL - Disclosed is a fluid reservoir shell that provides protection for the fluid reservoir of a personal hydration system. The fluid reservoir shell is rigid and does not collapse easily under external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell is sized to contain the fluid reservoir but still fits in a personal hydration system pack. The shell protects the fluid reservoir and prevents the fluid reservoir from leaking due to excessive external pressure. The fluid reservoir shell disclosed includes a shell top piece and a shell bottom piece, which couple together to enclose the bladder of the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir shell provides ready access to the fill port and the drink tube of the fluid reservoir when the fluid reservoir is contained in the fluid reservoir shell. | 11-13-2014 |
Marcelo Andres Wood, Irvine, CA US
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20130210899 | Method and Therapeutic for the Treatment and Regulation of Memory Formation - A methodology and pharmaceutical and gene therapies for the treatment and regulation of memory function are provided. The invention identifies specific HDAC, and in particular, HDAC3 and HDAC4 as negative regulators of memory formation and specifically targets one or both HDAC3 and HDAC4 for down-regulation. By specifically targeting HDAC3 and HDAC4 with small molecule inhibitors and gene therapies it is possible to provide a powerful therapeutic approach to facilitate gene expression during memory formation that can lead to the regulation and treatment of memory disorders. | 08-15-2013 |
Marion Wood, Auckland NZ
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20090205077 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF GENE EXPRESSION - Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs. | 08-13-2009 |
20110047644 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF GENE TRANSCRIPTION - Novel isolated polynucleotides that encode plant transcription factors are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the expression of endogenous and/or heterologous genes are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs. | 02-24-2011 |
20110289623 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF GENE EXPRESSION - Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs. | 11-24-2011 |
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 |
Mark Andrew Wood, Highnam GB
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20130084198 | PUMP WITH CENTRALIZED SPRING FORCES - A pump including a tappet biased into contact with a camshaft by a return spring is provided. The pump includes a torque transfer reduction interface mechanically interposed between the return spring and the tappet. The torque transfer reduction interface is configured to prevent spring wind-up generated by compressing and expanding the return spring from being transferred to the tappet to prevent the torque from causing the tappet to rotate relative to the camshaft about an axis extending perpendicular to the rotational axis of the camshaft. | 04-04-2013 |
Matthew Wood, Kansas City, MO US
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20130202562 | LIQUID MICROORGANISM CONSORTIA FORMULATION - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods using microorganisms to benefit an environment or recipient subject. The present invention relates to the use of microorganism based compositions and methods to enhance the health of recipient subjects, improve soil conditions, and accelerate biodegradation. The present invention also relates to controlling insect and pest populations. Further, the present invention relates to the replacement of chemical compositions with microorganism based compositions. | 08-08-2013 |
Matthew Joseph Wood, Saugus, CA US
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20140082684 | MEDIA PACKAGING - Described are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products for packaging media. In some embodiments, the technology relates to a computer-implemented method of packaging media files. A list of one or more media asset IDs is received by a media packaging server. A packaging template is received by the media packaging server. One or more media files based on a media asset ID in the list of the one or more media asset IDs and the packaging template are retrieved, by the media packaging server. Metadata associated with the media asset ID based on the packaging template is retrieved by the media packaging server. The one or more media files and the metadata are packaged by the media packaging server into a delivery package in a packaging format indicated by the packaging template. | 03-20-2014 |
Michael C. Wood, Ross, CA US
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20130196293 | PHONIC LEARNING USING A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING MOTION SENSING CAPABILITIES - A method, system, and apparatus for a phonic learning method implementable on a mobile computing device with a motion sensor are disclosed. A processor generates a phonic object. The phonic object comprises a visual portion and an audible portion. The phonic object is an element of an alphabet, and the audible portion is the phoneme associated with the phonic object. The phonic object and at least one interaction object are displayed. A motion sensor generates a signal representative of the movement of the mobile computing device. The signal is converted into movement of either the phonic object or the interaction object on the screen. When the interaction object and the phonic object interact, an audible signal representative of the audible portion of the phoneme is generated. | 08-01-2013 |
20130260346 | INTERACTIVE LEARNING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method of interactive learning, a system and a computer-readable medium therefor are disclosed. The computer include a processor, a memory, a storage device, a display device for displaying information to a user, an audio device for communicating audio information to the user, and an input device for receiving information and commands from the user. The computer provides an interactive learning environment. The method includes presenting a structured curriculum to a user via the display device. The structured curriculum includes a linear progression of educational topics divided into a plurality of levels. Each of the plurality of levels represents a specific topic of educational content. Each of the plurality of levels is further divided into the plurality of lessons. The method also includes presenting a lesson to the user via the display device in a current mode selected from a plurality of modes. Each of the plurality of lessons represents a sub portion of the specific topic of the educational content and each of the plurality of modes includes specific challenges to accomplish. The method further includes receiving feedback from the user via the input device in an interactive manner until a challenge associated with the current mode is accomplished and advancing to a subsequent mode when the challenge of the current mode is accomplished by the user. | 10-03-2013 |
Michael R. Wood, Brenwood, TN US
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20130178458 | SUBSTITUTED (1-(METHYLSULFONYL)AZETIDIN-3-YL)(HETEROCYCLOALKYL)METHANONE ANALOGS AS ANTAGONISTS OF MUSCARINIC ACETYLCHOLINE M1 RECEPTORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted (1-(methylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-yl)(heterocycloalkyl)methanone analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M | 07-11-2013 |
Michelle Wood, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20130214015 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING A DRYING WETSUIT WHILE PREVENTING THEFT OF THE SAME - A security device for supporting and immobilizing a garment is disclosed, where the device includes a flexible member that is capable of looping through a sleeve, trunk, or leg of the garment, and of looping through a stable object such as a fence. The flexible member, which can be a cable, includes a coupling member, and/or locking mechanism is made of plastic and used for wetsuits, inter alia. | 08-22-2013 |
Norman Wood, Sutton Benger GB
O'Neal Wood, Golden, MS US
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20130122793 | Bird Debreasting Tool and Methods - An apparatus for removing a breast from a game bird provides first and second blades pivotally attached to a stabilizer bar projecting outwardly between the first and second blades. The stabilizer bar is generally adapted for insertion into the abdomen of a bird, and the first and second blades can be actuated using one or more handles to create a scissoring effect whereby a region of the abdomen, or the breast, is severed from the bird. Methods of removing a breast from a bird are also disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
Owen Fraser Wood, London GB
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20130096808 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for controlling the operation of an engine of a vehicle is disclosed in which a torque request signal supplied to control the supply of torque from the engine is adaptively modified based upon a desired maximum acceleration limit for the currently engaged gear and variations in the sum of forces resisting motion of the vehicle. | 04-18-2013 |
Paul Wood, Amsterdam NL
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20080200711 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ALKANEDIOL AND A DIALKYL CARBONATE - An alkanediol and a dialkyl carbonate are prepared in a process comprising: | 08-21-2008 |
20080255336 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DIARYL CARBONATE - Diaryl carbonate is prepared by reaction of an aromatic alcohol with a dialkyl carbonate, which dialkyl carbonate has been prepared by the reaction of an alkanol and an alkylene carbonate. | 10-16-2008 |
Paul Wood, Harrogate, TN US
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20130116312 | PLASMALOGEN COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES OF THE AGING - Described herein are routes of synthesis and therapeutic uses of 1-alkyl, 2-acyl glycerol derivatives of formula I: which when administered to mammalian biological systems result in increased cellular concentrations of specific sn-2 substituted ethanolamine plasmalogens independent of the ether lipid synthesis capacity of the system. Elevating levels of the specific sn-2 substituted species in this way can cause lowering of membrane cholesterol levels and the lowering of amyloid secretion. These compounds can be used for the treatment or prevention of diseases of aging associated with increased membrane cholesterol, increased amyloid, and decreased plasmalogen levels, such as neurodegeneration (including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and age-related macular degeneration), cognitive impairment, dementia, cancer (e.g. prostate, lung, breast, ovarian, and kidney cancers), osteoporosis, bipolar disorder and vascular diseases (such as atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia). | 05-09-2013 |
Paul Michael Wood, Slough GB
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20120238550 | COMPOUND - There is provided a compound of formula I | 09-20-2012 |
Peter Wood, Hatton Of Fintry GB
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20140000911 | Apparatus and Method for Use In Slim Hole Wells | 01-02-2014 |
Peter Ralph Wood, Cotherstone GB
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20130177643 | DPA-ENRICHED COMPOSITIONS OF OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN FREE ACID FORM - DPA-enriched pharmaceutical compositions of polyunsaturated fatty acids in free acid form, therapeutic methods for their use, and processes for refining the compositions from fish oil are presented. | 07-11-2013 |
20130209556 | DPA-ENRICHED COMPOSITIONS OF OMEGA-3 POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS IN FREE ACID FORM - DPA-enriched pharmaceutical compositions of polyunsaturated fatty acids in free acid form, therapeutic methods for their use, and processes for refining the compositions from fish oil are presented. | 08-15-2013 |
Policarpo B. Wood, San Jose, CA US
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20130144464 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A BICYCLE - Systems, methods, and devices are provided to sense unauthorized use of a vehicle. For example, an electronic device may include sensors to detect an operational parameter of a bicycle and communications circuitry to couple the electronic device to a second electronic device associated with user of the bicycle according to authorization information. Control circuitry may determine when the bicycle is in operation based at least in part on the detected operational parameter, identify whether the second electronic device is substantially within a communicative proximity of the electronic device when the bicycle is in operation, and generate an alert indicating unauthorized operation when the second electronic device is not identified as substantially within the communicative proximity of the electronic device. | 06-06-2013 |
20140114808 | DISPLAYING A BUY/DOWNLOAD BUTTON BASED ON PURCHASE HISTORY - Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing enhanced user interfaces and functionalities for internet radio applications are presented. In some embodiments, a computer system may provide a user interface that includes one or more regions configured to control playback of an internet radio station. The computer system then may determine, based on music purchase history associated with a user account, whether a selected song associated with the internet radio station has been previously purchased. In response to determining that the selected song has not been previously purchased, the computer system may display a user-selectable control that enables the selected song to be purchased. On the other hand, in response to determining that the selected song has been previously purchased, the computer system may display a user-selectable control that enables the selected song to be downloaded. | 04-24-2014 |
20140245221 | Intelligent Scrolling In Digital Publications - Processing an electronic publication containing content having two different scrolling directions so that the content can be presented to the user through an intelligent unidirectional scrolling function that prevents fragments of sentences from being displayed. Processing can include paginating or generating a scrollable table for portions of the electronic publication that do not match a first text direction. | 08-28-2014 |
20140278230 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN PEDOMETER MODES - Systems and methods are provided that allow steps to be counted in multiple pedometer modes. For example, a pedometer application on an electronic device can count steps in an ambient mode of operation and a session mode of operation. By maintaining separate counters for each pedometer mode and continuously monitoring the desired mode of operation, the pedometer application can accurately count the number of steps during a certain time period. In response to detecting a change in the desired mode, the pedometer application can seamlessly switch to the corresponding mode counter. In some embodiments, the pedometer application can display graphical representations of historical step information for one or more pedometer modes. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard Roy Wood, Randburg ZA
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20110214424 | ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM - An electrical energy generating system in which high pressure slurry is used to expel water, alternately from two bladders, which is used to power a turbine which drives a generator. | 09-08-2011 |
Robert E. Wood, Nashville, TN US
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20130320237 | OIL DETECTION PROCESS - A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product, the process comprising adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for the product, irradiating the product with radiation, such as infrared or ultraviolet radiation, and detecting radiation emitted from the irradiated product. | 12-05-2013 |
Ronan Wood, Ballybrit IE
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20120150267 | NEUROMODULATION CRYOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Neuromodulation cryotherapeutic devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an elongated shaft having distal portion and a supply lumen along at least a portion of the shaft. The shaft can be configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site proximate a renal artery or renal ostium. The supply lumen can be configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The cryotherapeutic device can further include a cooling assembly at the distal portion of the shaft. The cooling assembly can include an applicator in fluid communication with the supply lumen and configured to deliver cryotherapeutic cooling to nerves proximate the target site when the cooling assembly is in a deployed state. | 06-14-2012 |
Ronan P. Wood, Co. Na Gaillimhe IE
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20130253347 | TETHERED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with a stopper. The inner sheath further includes a tether configured to form a loop on a distal side of the stopper, the loop being configured to engage a looped element of the implantable medical device to couple the implantable medical device to the inner sheath. The stopper is slidable relative to the outer sheath. The tether is configured to release the looped element of the implantable medical device from the inner sheath by opening the tether loop when a portion of the stopper is located distally relative to the distal opening of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
Sean M. Wood, Gardena, CA US
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20130096694 | VACUUM PUMP SYSTEMS FOR PROSTHETIC LIMBS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Pump systems for use in suspension of a prosthetic device from a residual limb and methods of suspending a prosthetic device from a residual limb are disclosed. The pump systems include a mechanically activated pump having a first compression member coupled to a second compression member, a compressible bladder disposed between the first and second compression members, and coupling elements that engage and couple together the first and second compression members. The mechanically activated pump may be connected with an electrically activated pump within a fluid circuit of a hybrid pump system to provide vacuum engagement between a prosthetic device and a residual limb. | 04-18-2013 |
Sean Michael Wood, Evanston, IL US
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20130337127 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR FOOD PRODUCT CASING REMOVAL - An automated casing removal system for removing the casing of encased food products supported on a support frame. An inclined surface on the support frame has a staging area onto which encased food product is loaded. The staging area has a cutting member moveable along a portion of the length of the staging area, and a stop mechanism downstream from the cutting member on the inclined surface. The stop mechanism extends within a plane which intersects the inclined surface to prevent the food product from moving down the inclined surface. The staging area has retaining member upstream of the stop mechanism which retains the casing to unravel the casing from the food product as the food product rolls down the inclined surface when the stop mechanism is removed. | 12-19-2013 |
Simon Wood, Leeds GB
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20120015331 | SCAFFOLD - The present invention provides a polymeric scaffold containing an antibacterial photoactive drug and optionally comprising seeded cells such as stem cells. The invention also includes methods of using the scaffold for tissue regeneration, prevention or reduction of infection whilst tissue regeneration occurs, methods for improving graft or implant survival, promoting scaffold integration and tissue repair and wound healing. | 01-19-2012 |
Spencer Terry Wood, Shanklin GB
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20140024917 | RANGE GATED RADIO FREQUENCY PHYSIOLOGY SENSOR - A sensor for physiology sensing may be configured to generate oscillation signals for emitting radio frequency pulses for range gated sensing. The sensor may include a radio frequency transmitter configured to emit the pulses and a receiver configured to receive reflected ones of the emitted radio frequency pulses. The received pulses may be processed to detect physiology characteristics such as motion, sleep, respiration and/or heartbeat. In some embodiments, the sensor may employ a circuit including a pulse generator configured to generate signal pulses. The circuit may also include a dielectric resonator oscillator configured to generate a radio frequency oscillating signal. A switched oscillation circuit may be coupled to the pulse generator and the dielectric resonator oscillator. The switched circuit may be configured to generate a pulsed radio frequency oscillating signal for emitting the radio frequency pulses. | 01-23-2014 |
Stephen Wood, Amsterdam Zuidoost NL
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20110113601 | BUCKLE - A buckle includes a female fastener and a male fastener. The female fastener includes a first body and an engaging structure. The engaging structure is formed on the first body. The male fastener is detachably connected to the female fastener. The male fastener includes a second body and a shaft device. The shaft device is disposed on the second body to be detachably coupled with the engaging structure. When the shaft device is coupled with the engaging structure, the first body can rotate relative to the second body. | 05-19-2011 |
Stephen P. Wood, Bedfordshire GB
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20120147435 | RETARD FEEDER - A method for providing increased performance in fully active retard feeders includes driving a feed roll and retard roll pair of a reprographic apparatus backwards periodically at the start of the machine or during idle periods to compensate for contamination buildup and/or roll “set” when left in position overnight. | 06-14-2012 |
Thomas Wood, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20130214015 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING A DRYING WETSUIT WHILE PREVENTING THEFT OF THE SAME - A security device for supporting and immobilizing a garment is disclosed, where the device includes a flexible member that is capable of looping through a sleeve, trunk, or leg of the garment, and of looping through a stable object such as a fence. The flexible member, which can be a cable, includes a coupling member, and/or locking mechanism is made of plastic and used for wetsuits, inter alia. | 08-22-2013 |
Thomas E. Wood, Chandler, AZ US
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20130092223 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SOLAR CELL HAVING INCREASED EFFICIENCY - A nano-scale tower structure array having increased surface area on each tower for gathering incident light is provided for use in three-dimensional solar cells. Embodiments enhance surface roughness of each tower structure to increase the surface area available for light gathering. Enhanced roughness can be provided by manipulating passivation layer etching parameters used during a formation process of the nano-scale tower structures, in order to affect surface roughness of a photoresist layer used for the etch. Manipulable etching parameters can include power, gas pressure, and etching compound chemistry. | 04-18-2013 |
20140238483 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SOLAR CELL HAVING INCREASED EFFICIENCY - A nano-scale tower structure array having increased surface area on each tower for gathering incident light is provided for use in three-dimensional solar cells. Embodiments enhance surface roughness of each tower structure to increase the surface area available for light gathering. Enhanced roughness can be provided by manipulating passivation layer etching parameters used during a formation process of the nano-scale tower structures, in order to affect surface roughness of a photoresist layer used for the etch. Manipulable etching parameters can include power, gas pressure, and etching compound chemistry. | 08-28-2014 |
Thomas R. Wood, Tucson, AZ US
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20140094274 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PLAYING WAGERING GAMES WITH SIMULTANEOUS REAL-TIME EVENTS AFFECTING THE WAGERING GAMES - Gaming devices, gaming systems, methods of conducting wagering games, and computer programs for executing wagering games are disclosed. A gaming system for playing a wagering game is disclosed which includes one or more display devices, one or more input devices, one or more processors, and one or more memory devices. The memory device(s) stores instructions that, when executed by the processor(s), cause the gaming system to: simultaneously display the wagering game and a real-time event; randomly determine an outcome of the wagering game; identify a selected incident occurring in the real-time event, the occurrence of which is not controlled by the player or the gaming system; associate the selected incident with a parameter of the wagering game; and, upon occurrence of the selected incident in the real-time event during the simultaneous display of the wagering game and the real-time event, modify the parameter for a play of the wagering game. | 04-03-2014 |
Tiffany Ann Wood, Washington, DC US
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20140089446 | ADVANCED CLOUD COMPUTING DEVICE FOR THE CONTROL OF MEDIA, TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES - The present invention relates generally a system and apparatus for video entertainment. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide a system and apparatus for an advanced cloud computing device for the control of media, television and communications services as well as methods related thereto. | 03-27-2014 |
20140325541 | System and Method to Integrate and Connect Friends Viewing Video Programming and Entertainment Services Contemporaneously on Different Televisions and Other Devices - The present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for video entertainment. More specifically, the present invention is a system and apparatus to integrate and connect friends viewing video programming and entertainment services contemporaneously on different televisions and other devices. | 10-30-2014 |
Timothy Peter Wood, Wellington NZ
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20090020487 | STORAGE MEANS - A board holder comprising a wall mounting bracket | 01-22-2009 |
Tom Wood, Stratford-Upon-Avon GB
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20130204474 | RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKAGES - An electric vehicle ( | 08-08-2013 |
Trevor Michael Wood, Oxford GB
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20130142432 | METHOD OF TRACKING TARGETS IN VIDEO DATA - A method of tracking targets in video data. At each of a sequence of time steps, a set of weighted probability distribution components is derived. At each time step the following steps are performed. First, a new set of components from the components of the previous time step are derived in accordance with a predefined motion model for the targets. The video at the current time step is then analysed to obtain a set of measurements, and the new set of components is updated using the measurements in accordance with a predefined measurement model. Finally, the set of components derived at each time step are analysed to derive a set of tracks for the targets. | 06-06-2013 |
Vanessa C. Wood, Zurich CH
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20110254107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING MEMS DEVICE - The disclosure is generally directed to fabrication steps, and operation principles for microelectromechanical (MEMS) transducers. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a texture morphing device. The texture morphing device includes: a plurality of supports arranged on a substrate to support a deformable mirror; an ITO layer; and a Distributed Bragg Reflector (DBR) layer. A pair of adjacent supports form a cavity with the ITO layer and the deformable mirror. When the height of the cavity changes responsive to an external pressure, the internal reflection within the cavity is changed. The change in the height of the cavity causes the exterior texture to morph. Similar principles are disclosed for constructing sensor and actuators. | 10-20-2011 |
Victoria Wood, Livermore, CA US
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20130130067 | FLUID-SURFACED ELECTRODE - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 05-23-2013 |
William Wood, Reno, NV US
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20130255019 | MANUALLY-OPERATED CLEANING BLOWER AND METHOD OF USE - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a manually-operated cleaning blower and a method for its use, the manually-operating cleaning blower generally comprising a manually-operated cleaning device having a two-ended pole handle with one of the said ends of the being attached to a ground debris contacting portion; a sheet having one or more attachment apparatuses that connect the sheet to the manually-operated cleaning device, wherein the sheet to reversibly covers a portion of the ground debris contacting portion and presents an edge of the sheet proximate to a cleaning edge of the ground debris contacting portion. | 10-03-2013 |
William Duncan Wood, Edinburgh GB
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20120298103 | COMPACT RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A compact respiratory protective device fitted with a mouthpiece or mouthpiece assembly that retracts, pivots or rotates into the depth of the device to reduce size when packed. This reduction in size also permits the depth of the downstream air channel to be increased while still producing a compact device. This increase in the depth of the downstream air channel maximizes the efficiency and capacity of the filter assembly and reduces the inhalation resistance of the device. The reduced breathing resistance enhances usability. | 11-29-2012 |