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Alan Keane, Dublin 14 IE
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20150359547 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF ACUTE BLOCKAGES FROM BLOOD VESSELS - A rapid exchange (RX) catheter may provide a proximal seal against a guide catheter inner lumen so that aspiration may be applied through a guide catheter. The catheter may include an exit port that defines a transfer port for aspiration and may enable minimal frictional engagement with the guide catheter proximal of the exit port. Aspiration can be applied to the lumen of the guide catheter and may be directed to and effective at the tip of the RX aspiration catheter. A tip of the RX catheter may facilitate aspiration and retrieval of the clot by expanding under load and can also partially or fully occlude the vessel. | 12-17-2015 |
Andrew Keane, Dublin IE
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20160099566 | Method For Controlling Power Distribution - Embodiments of the present invention produce and define a relationship between local voltage and power measurements at a node of an electrical network and system conditions on a remote branch of the network. These local measurements are used to determine an optimal voltage set point at the node that, if realised by a reactive power resource, would affect the flow of reactive power or line current at one or more particular remote branches of the power system in a manner captured by the derived relationship. The change in reactive power required to obtain this voltage set point is also calculated based on local measurements. | 04-07-2016 |
Andrew J. Keane, Bristol GB
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20100004769 | METHOD OF DESIGNING A STRUCTURE - A method of designing a structure, such as an airfoil section. A first set of candidate designs is generated in a first optimisation process, each candidate design comprising a set of M design variables associated with an M-dimensional design space. A subset of the first set of candidate designs is selected. The selected subset of candidate designs is analysed by proper orthogonal decomposition or principal component analysis to generate an N-dimensional design space defined by N design variables, N being less than M. A second set of one or more candidate designs is then generated in a second optimisation process, each candidate design comprising a set of N design variables associated with the N-dimensional design space. | 01-07-2010 |
Andrew K. Keane, Bristol GB
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20100318327 | METHOD OF DESIGN OPTIMISATION - A method of design optimization includes: a) producing a first computer model of a first geometry, the first computer model including: i) a set of nodes; and ii) a set of construction points each having a position defined by a local co-ordinate system; b) producing a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh from the first computer model; c) using the CFD mesh to produce a measure of the fluid dynamic performance of the first geometry, such as drag count or lift coefficient; d) producing a new computer model of a new geometry by: i) moving one or more of the nodes; and ii) recalculating the positions of the construction points in response to movement of the one or more nodes; e) producing a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh from the new computer model; f) using the CFD mesh to produce a measure of the fluid dynamic performance of the new geometry, such as drag count or lift coefficient; and g) identifying an optimal geometry using the fluid dynamic performance measurements of the first and new geometries produced in steps c and f. | 12-16-2010 |
Anthony Keane, Dublin IE
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20150020009 | Joystick Controller Swipe Method - The invention is directed toward a computer system and method for scrolling through a multiple number of display panels on the touch screen of an electronic device. The invention is directed toward a computer system and method to detect a tap on the touch screen interface within a predetermined area on the touch screen interface, detect a swipe gesture across the touch screen interface, perform a predetermined function changing the visual display output of the touch screen interface when the swipe gesture exceeds the boundaries of the predetermined area, and change the visual display output of the touch screen interface by moving a plurality of display panels across the touch screen interface in an opposite direction than the direction of the swipe gesture. The swipe gesture comprises an initial touchdown point within the predetermined area and a direction, and terminates outside of the predetermined area. | 01-15-2015 |
Brian Keane, Vancouver CA
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20140066862 | ERGONOMIC SYRINGE SYSTEMS - Ergonomic syringe systems provide attachments that may be used to allow users to dispense or draw in fluid with increased operator comfort and reduced risk of repetitive strain injuries. The disclosure describes supports for holding syringes that permit one-handed operation, handles that are removably attachable to syringe plungers and hand supports that are removably attachable to syringe barrels. | 03-06-2014 |
David Keane, Dublin IE
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20140180436 | METHOD AND PROSTHESIS FOR PERCUTANEOUS HERNIA REPAIR - A method and prosthesis is provided for percutaneous repair of an anatomical defect, such as an inguinal hernia. The method involves percutaneously accessing the inguinal canal of a patient. Following hernia reduction, if required, the hernia defect may be accessed and repaired percutaneously from within the inguinal canal. An implantable prosthesis may be percutaneously delivered into the inguinal canal. The prosthesis may be advanced along the inguinal canal from the percutaneous entry location to the defect site, where it may be deployed over and/or within the defect. A biocompatible foam material may be percutaneously delivered into the inguinal canal to reduce and/or repair the hernia defect. The foam may fill and solidify in the canal to prevent abdominal viscera from reentering the canal. Ablative therapy may be performed within the inguinal canal to cause a fibrotic response resulting in scar tissue formation and/or tissue shrinkage that narrows the canal. | 06-26-2014 |
David Malcolm Keane, Killara AU
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20150326538 | CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed is a content management system comprising: a server; a content database, configured within the server, within which are stored one or more channels, each channel comprising one or more stories, each story comprising a title and one or more files; and one or more user devices connected to the network, each user device being associated with a user, each user device being configured to allow the associated user to view one or more stories from a channel to which the associated user has viewing rights. The title of each story and the names of the files contained in the story are stored obfuscated in the content database, and the files are stored encrypted in the content database. | 11-12-2015 |
Donal Keane, Cork IE
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20100272996 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESISING MICROPARTICLES - A method for synthesising mesoporous silica microparticles comprising the steps of: —preparing a sol from an ammonium catalysed hydrolysis and condensation reaction of a pre-sol solution comprising a silica precursor and a structure directing agent dissolved in a mixed solvent system comprising an alcohol and water to produce mesoporous particles of silica with an average diameter of up to about 50 μm; hydrothermally treating the particles to increase the pore size; treating the particles to remove residual structure directing agent; and further increasing the pore size using controlled dissolution. | 10-28-2010 |
Eddie Keane, Greenock GB
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20100040222 | Queuing System, Method And Device - A system and method for managing requests for service from customer terminals ( | 02-18-2010 |
Fergus Keane, Ballincollig IE
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20130149202 | REACTOR VESSEL VALVE SYSTEM - A valve system ( | 06-13-2013 |
Frank Keane, Limerick IE
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20080249429 | Spirometers - A portable hand-held spirometer apparatus is described. A main casing has a pair of opposed arms extending to one side thereof. A flow head component unit has a channel through which air may be blown, with formations in the channel imparting a rotary movement to air blown through the channel. A free-spinning vaned member is mounted for rotation about an axis substantially coaxial with that of the channel. The flow head component unit has two open-ended recesses extending to either side of the vaned member and dimensioned to receive the opposed arms when the flow head component unit is fitted on to the main casing. This construction enables the successive use of detachable flow head components, each may be used once and then a batch of which may be sterilized before re-use. | 10-09-2008 |
Frank Keane, Dublin IE
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20100056349 | EXERCISE DEVICE - This invention relates to an exercise device ( | 03-04-2010 |
Gerard Keane, Wiesloch DE
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20160077694 | Formatting Tables For Display On Computing Devices Of Varying Screen Size - The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for formatting a table for display on a computing device. A table having one or more rows and one or more columns may be accessed. The rows may correspond to one or more data records. The data records may have one or more data values distributed across the columns. The columns may be associated with one or more column labels and one or more priority values. A size of a display screen on a computing device may be determined. A table may be formatted by moving a column label and a data value in at least one column into an area between successive data records. The formatting may be based on the display screen size and an associated column priority value. The formatted table may be caused to be displayed on the computing device. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described. | 03-17-2016 |
Gerard Keane, Wiesloch-Walldorf DE
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20150135104 | GRID DESIGNER FOR MULTIPLE CONTEXTS - The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for interacting with a UI design in a first context and automatically performing and previewing related interactions with the UI design in at least one other context. A computer-implemented method includes, in one example, presenting a user interface (UI) layout for a first context in a primary display and a UI layout for at least one additional context in a secondary display. A modification to a UI element in the first context is identified, and a corresponding modification to the UI layout in at least one of the additional contexts based on the modification is made. The determined modification to the UI layout in at least one of the additional contexts is performed, and updated UI layouts for the first context in the primary display and the at least one additional context in the secondary display are presented. | 05-14-2015 |
Hughie Keane, Leitrim IE
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20130025602 | TRACHEAL TUBE POSITIONING DEVICES AND METHODS - Various embodiments of tracheal tube assemblies disclosed herein may include a tubular body having an open distal end for ventilating a patient and a cuff disposed around the tubular body above the open distal end. The cuff may be adapted to be inflated to seal the cuff against a wall of a trachea of the patient. The cuff may include a first portion that spaces the tubular body a first distance from the tracheal wall when inflated and a second portion that spaces the tubular body a second distance from the tracheal wall when inflated. The second distance may be greater than the first distance. | 01-31-2013 |
John Keane, Cork IE
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20150070075 | RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH WITH IMPROVED LINEARITY - A Radio Frequency (RF) switch element is described. The RF switch element comprises a primary transistor element for facilitating switching an RF signal between circuit nodes. A pair of secondary transistor elements are also provided. The pair of secondary transistor elements are co-operable with the primary transistor element and provide respective signal paths which have a lower impedance level than an intrinsic element associated with the primary transistor element. | 03-12-2015 |
John Keane, Co. Cork IE
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20140321008 | AN RF SWITCH WITH INTER-DOMAIN ESD PROTECTION - An RF switch with inter-domain ESD protection. The RF switch comprises an RF domain section having a plurality of RF switching elements; and a DC domain section having circuitry configured for driving the RF switching elements. At least one primary ESD protection element is operably coupled between the RF domain section and DC domain section. | 10-30-2014 |
20140340137 | RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH WITH IMPROVED SWITCHING TIME - A radio frequency (RF) switch which comprises an RF domain section having a plurality of RF switching elements. A DC domain section is provided having circuitry configured for controlling the RF switching elements in response to one or more control signals. A resistive load is provided between the RF domain section and the DC domain section. A bypass circuit is configured for selectively bypassing at least a portion of the resistive load. | 11-20-2014 |
20150116023 | RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH WITH IMPROVED SWITCHING TIME - A radio frequency (RF) switch which comprises an RF domain section having a plurality of RF switching elements. A DC domain section is provided having circuitry configured for controlling the RF switching elements in response to one or more control signals. A resistive load is provided between the RF domain section and the DC domain section. A bypass circuit is configured for selectively bypassing at least a portion of the resistive load. | 04-30-2015 |
20160005729 | RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSISTOR STACK WITH IMPROVED LINEARITY - A RF transistor stack is described. The RF transistor stack comprises a first transistor having a T-gate layout configuration. The first transistor has a body region; a plurality of drain regions; and a plurality of source regions. A second transistor is provided which has a T-gate layout configuration. The second transistor has a body region; a plurality of drain regions; and a plurality of source regions. An interconnect operably couples the source regions of the first transistor with the source regions of the second transistor such that the distortion due to asymmetry in the division of RF voltage between the drain to source and the source to body terminals of first transistor is cancelled by reversing the asymmetry in the division of the RF voltage in the second transistor. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006409 | RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCHING SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED LINEARITY - A radio frequency (RF) circuit is described that comprises a plurality of switching arms selectively activatable and associated with corresponding RF input ports. A switch source impedance is associated with each of the RF input ports. The switch source impedance is frequency dependent with its value matched to a characteristic impedance value within a first frequency range. The value of the switch source impedance is not matched to the characteristic impedance value within a second frequency range. When an RF signal within the first frequency range is transmitted through the RF circuit, between one of the RF input ports and an a common port, an RF distortion voltage within a distortion frequency range results at the common port; and the amplitude of a resultant RF distortion voltage is lower than an RF distortion voltage if the switched source impedance is matched to the characteristic impedance within the second frequency range. | 01-07-2016 |
Julian Keane, Kingsville AU
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20120322107 | METHODS OF INCREASING THE EXPRESSION YIELD OF VITAMIN K-DEPENDENT PROTEINS - The invention encompasses the use of one or more compounds selected from a list comprising i) reduced forms of vitamin K and/or ii) reduced forms of a vitamin K analog and/or iii) reduced forms of a vitamin K precursor for the expression of one or more functional vitamin K-dependent proteins in cell culture as well as processes for the fermentation of eucaryotic cells expressing one or more vitamin K-dependent proteins wherein one or more compounds selected from a list comprising i) reduced forms of vitamin K and/or ii) reduced forms of a vitamin K analog and/or iii) reduced forms of a vitamin K precursor are added to the cell culture medium before and/or during the fermentation process. | 12-20-2012 |
Kevin Keane, Kilmacthomas IE
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20110189302 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - There is provided an automated electrochemical device for generating a biocidal output solution, said device comprising: a flow-through electrochemical cell comprising an anodic chamber and a cathodic chamber for electrolysing an electrolyte to generate an anolyte solution and a catholyte solution; characterised in that the device further comprises: (i) a reservoir for storing catholyte; and (ii) a hydraulic circuit for recirculating catholyte from the reservoir to the anolyte on start-up of the cell, wherein input of catholyte of a compensating strength to the cell anodic chamber, is arranged so as to optimise the cell anolyte pH to produce a stable output solution at the start of the electrolysis process. | 08-04-2011 |
20130236569 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE - There is provided an automated electrochemical device for generating a biocidal output solution, said device comprising: a flow-through electrochemical cell comprising an anodic chamber and a cathodic chamber for electrolysing an electrolyte to generate an anolyte solution and a catholyte solution; characterised in that the device further comprises: (i) a reservoir for storing catholyte; and (ii) a hydraulic circuit for recirculating catholyte from the reservoir to the anolyte on start-up of the cell, wherein input of catholyte of a compensating strength to the cell anodic chamber, is arranged so as to optimise the cell anolyte pH to produce a stable output solution at the start of the electrolysis process. | 09-12-2013 |
Michael Keane, Victoria AU
Michael Keane, Cashel IE
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20150094792 | LABELED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - In general, techniques are described for labeling an implantable medical device (IMD). In one example, an IMD can include a housing including electronic circuitry. The IMD can include a header coupled to the housing and includes a core. The core can define a bore and include a first metal label positioned adjacent to the at least one bore. The IMD includes a lead assembly including at least one lead having a distal end and a proximal end, the at least one lead including a second metal label, the distal end including at least one electrode and the proximal end received within the bore. | 04-02-2015 |
Michael P. Keane, Dublin IE
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20100074887 | Methods for Treating and Diagnosing Fibrotic and Fibroproliferative Diseases - The present invention provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating fibrotic lung disease. | 03-25-2010 |
20120094305 | Methods For Treating And Diagnosing Fibrotic And Fibroproliferative Diseases - The present invention provides compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating fibrotic lung disease. In one embodiment the diagnostic method comprises determining the amount of circulating CXCL-12 in a patient relative to a control. | 04-19-2012 |
Micheál Keane, Tubber IE
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20130280726 | COMPOSITE LIQUID CELLS - A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid. | 10-24-2013 |
20150211052 | COMPOSITE LIQUID CELLS - A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid. | 07-30-2015 |
Micheál Keane, County Clare IE
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20120045765 | COMPOSITE LIQUID CELLS - A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid. | 02-23-2012 |
Norman W. Keane, Selangor MY
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20140165271 | ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUITS WITH ENHANCED WATER REPELLENCY - Provided among other things is a protective garment having one or more of: (a) an outer layer of a material that is self-extinguishing, and which is fluoro rubber, polyvinyl chloride, chlorosulfphonated polyethylene, chlorinated polyethylene, chloroprene rubber, or a mixture thereof, or (b) an inner layer of a barrier laminate, wherein an outer surface of the outer layer or an inner surface of the inner layer is modified with a hydrophobic chemical. | 06-19-2014 |
Norman W. Keane, Sungai Buyloh MY
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20140165263 | FLUID REPELLENT ELASTOMERIC BARRIER - Fluid repellent coatings including a silicone coating for elastomeric gloves, and methods for treating gloves having elastomeric coatings, are disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
Norman W. Keane, Shah Alam MY
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20110287553 | BREACH OR CONTAMINATION INDICATING ARTICLE HAVING MICROCAPSULES - Provided among other things are breach or contamination indicating elastomeric articles for indicating a breach or contamination by a selected chemical or group of chemicals, the article having an exterior and interior and comprising: (1) an indicating layer that comprises (a) a carrier polymer, and (b) a plurality of microcapsules wherein each microcapsule comprises a dye and a shell, wherein the plurality of microcapsules is dispersed in the carrier polymer and the polymer shell releases the dye in the presence of the selected chemical(s); and (2) an elastomeric layer selected to resist permeation by the selected chemical(s), which resistant layer is to the interior or exterior side of the indicating layer. | 11-24-2011 |
Norman Washington Keane, Selangor MY
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20140109290 | ABRASION RESISTANT GLOVE - A glove comprising an elastomeric coating with a particle filler and a method of making such a glove. Specifically, the glove comprises a knitted liner formed from at least one yarn; a elastomeric coating covering at least a portion of the knitted liner; and wherein the elastomeric coating comprises a filler particle having a hardness greater than the hardness of the elastomeric coating. | 04-24-2014 |
Orla Keane, Cambrldge GB
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20110274606 | THERMALLY REGENERABLE NITRIC OXIDE ADSORBENT - A method of reducing nitrogen oxides (NO | 11-10-2011 |
Raymond Keane, Durham GB
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20140240982 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A mounting arrangement for mounting an optical member to an oblong luminaire, comprising a plurality of mounting members, arranged to be fixed to an end cap at the narrow side of an oblong luminaire and to accommodate the optical member, wherein the plurality of mounting members comprises a first type of mounting member and a second type of mounting member. | 08-28-2014 |
Robert Keane, Paris FR
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20140132988 | MANAGING PRINT JOBS - Methods for creating a customized document using a downloadable product design tolls executing in the user's browser. A template for a partially completed product design is selected by the user and downloaded to the user's computer for editing by the user at the user's computer using the downloadable design tools. While viewing the product design template, the user can enter text or other content into the template elements. The completed product design can be uploaded to the server for production of the corresponding printed product. | 05-15-2014 |
20160026412 | MANAGING PRINT JOBS - Systems and methods for managing print jobs associated with multiple customers. Customer-editable design templates for printed products and design software tools enabling creation by customers of custom print product designs are provided, via a network, to multiple customers operating corresponding electronic devices. Individual print jobs corresponding to custom print product designs created by multiple different customers via the electronic devices are received and automatically aggregated into an aggregate print job comprising individual print jobs from different customers. The aggregated individual print jobs in the aggregate print job are printed simultaneously on one or more units of a shared substrate when the aggregate print job is printed. | 01-28-2016 |
Sarah Jane Keane, Cork IE
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20150291640 | PHOSPHONUCLEOSIDES USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISORDERS - A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein the groups are as defined in the claims. Further aspects of the invention relate to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), and the use of compounds of formula (I) in the preparation of a medicament for treating a viral disorder. | 10-15-2015 |
Simon Keane, Albans GB
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20090119880 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly comprises a handle ( | 05-14-2009 |
Tim Keane, Dublin IE
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20140316986 | GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTION IDENTIFIERS HAVING BIOMETRIC KEYS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A system for generating transaction settlement identifiers includes an arrangement configured to receive a biometric sample from a customer and an arrangement configured to use the biometric sample to select the transaction settlement identifier from a pool of predetermined transaction settlements. A mapping arrangement configured to map the selected financial transaction settlement identifier to an identifier of the customer also may be included. | 10-23-2014 |
20150339674 | GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSACTION IDENTIFIERS HAVING BIOMETRIC KEYS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A system for generating transaction settlement identifiers includes an arrangement configured to receive a biometric sample from a customer and an arrangement configured to use the biometric sample to select the transaction settlement identifier from a pool of predetermined transaction settlements. A mapping arrangement configured to map the selected financial transaction settlement identifier to an identifier of the customer also may be included. | 11-26-2015 |
William Anthony Keane, Clinton IE
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20080257571 | Frame Orientation Control Device for an Aeration Apparatus - According to the invention, there is provided a grass treatment apparatus (an aeration device), including a support, a ground treatment implement mounted on the support, means for sensing the operating position of the ground treatment implement relative to the ground in use, means for adjusting the ground treatment implement in response to the sensed position of the ground treatment implement to maintain the ground treatment implement at a desired operating position following the contour of the ground, over which the ground treatment implement travels in use. Alternatively, the invention is an aeration device having a frame that supports reciprocating tines, and a frame orientation control for an aeration device, and includes a means for sensing or tracking the ground that is operatively connected to a means to control a ram and the associated ram. | 10-23-2008 |
20080295366 | Scoop - The device is a scoop for use with an aeration machine for collecting debris lying on the ground. The scoop including a frame and a plurality of debris pick-up plates, where each plate is mounted on the frame. Each plate also has a biasing mechanism for urging a leading edge of the plate downwardly as it is drawn across the ground. | 12-04-2008 |
20100314142 | Frame Orientation Control Device for an Aeration Apparatus - According to the invention, there is provided a grass treatment apparatus (an aeration device), including a support, a ground treatment implement mounted on the support, means for sensing the operating position of the ground treatment implement relative to the ground in use, means for adjusting the ground treatment implement in response to the sensed position of the ground treatment implement to maintain the ground treatment implement at a desired operating position following the contour of the ground, over which the ground treatment implement travels in use. Alternatively, the invention is an aeration device having a frame that supports reciprocating tines, and a frame orientation control for an aeration device, and includes a means for sensing or tracking the ground that is operatively connected to a means to control a ram and the associated ram. | 12-16-2010 |