Anderson, NZ
Albert Anderson, Auckland NZ
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20090307133 | Online Payment System for Merchants - A payment system that utilises the Internet to gain access to an Internet banking system enabling a user to purchase merchandise bought through an online merchant or merchant who has Internet access in their store is disclosed. The payment system may also be utilised to provide a means for a user to retrieve and view balances and account transaction information for their bank accounts and to transfer funds between accounts. The system uses a “virtual pin-pad” which provides a web-based, stand-alone method of payment that is independent of banks and capable of performing real-time currency conversions. | 12-10-2009 |
Andre Richard Anderson, Featherston NZ
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20150322646 | A LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism | 11-12-2015 |
Charles Ross Anderson, Rotorua NZ
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20090264560 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING WOOD FIBRE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS - A process for producing a thermoformable fibre-plastics composite product comprising lignolcellulosic or natural fibres, particularly but not exclusively useful as an intermediate product in subsequent manufacture, comprises conveying the fibres in a dry or wet air stream and applying to the fibres a thermoplastic binding agent, and forming the fibres into a solid or semi-solid product such as a panel, which is thermoformable. In at least a preferred embodiment the process may be carried out in known plant for manufacture of medium density fibre board. | 10-22-2009 |
Fiona Elizabeth Anderson, Auckland NZ
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20110094512 | AUTOTITRATING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus and method of controlling the delivery of therapeutic gas delivered to a patient undergoing positive airway pressure therapy is described. The method includes providing a flow of gas to a patient's airway at a pressure, obtaining information from the range of 0 to 25 Hz of the frequency domain of the flow, and adjusting the pressure based on the information. The apparatus includes a blower for providing a flow of gas to a patient's airway at a pressure, a sensor to measure a characteristic of the flow, a controller to obtain information from the range of 0 to 25 Hz of the frequency domain of the characteristic, and a pressure regulator for adjusting the pressure based on the information. | 04-28-2011 |
Greg Anderson, Takaka NZ
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20080318763 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCTION AND PURIFICATION OF BIOFUEL - Systems and methods are provided for the regeneration of adsorbent medium and the production of additional fatty acid esters, i.e., biofuel, in particular, by means of discharging adsorbed contaminants from an adsorbent medium such as an inorganic catalytic medium by methods that convert the contaminants into additional biofuel or biofuel intermediates, thereby increasing production efficiency, conserving labor, and reducing material waste and environmental contamination. | 12-25-2008 |
20090005582 | VESSELS AND METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS OF BIOFUEL - Vessels and methods for esterification and transesterification of fatty acids under near critical or supercritical reaction conditions are disclosed herein. Alkyl esters produced in the vessel with the disclosed methods are used to create biofuel, such as biodiesel. | 01-01-2009 |
Iain Alexander Anderson, Auckland NZ
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20110101823 | ACTUATOR - The invention provides an actuator for an electric motor and an electric motor including said actuator. The actuator includes one or more body formed from a dielectric elastomer, each body having at least one active region that is directly or indirectly coupled to a drive means. The active regions are arranged such that, in use, actuation thereof causes driven means to move with components in at least first and second directions, preferably within a plane of the body. | 05-05-2011 |
20120056509 | MECHANO-SENSITIVE ACTUATOR ARRAY - An array of actuators is provided which is adapted for sequential actuation by way of mechano-sensitivity propagating actuation through the array, triggering each actuator upon deformation thereof caused by an adjacent actuator or a load in the form of a fluid or a solid object. Actuation is thus coordinated with minimal computational overhead. Also provided is an actuator suitable for use in such an array, a method of controlling an actuator, and a method of controlling an array of mechano-sensitive actuators. | 03-08-2012 |
20120086366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC SELF-SENSING OF DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER ACTUATORS - A system and method is provided for determining the capacitance between electrodes of an artificial muscle or dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA). The method comprises measuring the voltage difference between the electrodes of the DEA, the first derivative of that voltage with respect to time, and the total instantaneous current through the DEA, then calculating the capacitance of the DEA as the difference between the total instantaneous current through the DEA and the product of the voltage between the electrodes and an error term, divided by the first derivative of the voltage between the electrodes with respect to time. The capacitance may then be used to derive estimates of the leakage current, charge upon the DEA, and/or the physical state of the DEA, thereby implementing self-sensing to allow closed-loop feedback control of DEA actuation. | 04-12-2012 |
20120299514 | TRANSFORMER AND PRIMING CIRCUIT THEREFOR - The invention relates to transformers. More particularly, the invention relates to transformers using (preferably electrostatic and more preferably dielectric elastomer) transducers such as generators and actuators. The invention further provides a priming circuit therefor. | 11-29-2012 |
20130100575 | ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND CIRCUITS INCLUDING SAID COMPONENTS - The invention provides an electric circuit device including a conductive element configured to provide an electrical input to an electrical component, the resistivity of the conductive element being variable based at least on the extent of deformation thereof, and a deformable body coupled directly or indirectly to, or integral with, the conductive element such that deformation of the body causes the conductive element to deform, thereby varying the resistance thereof and altering the input to the electrical component. Said devices may be used singularly or in combination as logic elements within electrical circuits, providing drive and/or control functionality. Particular embodiments provide improved electrostatic generators. | 04-25-2013 |
20130285577 | DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER SELF-SENSING USING PLANE APPROXIMATION - The present invention provides a method for obtaining feedback parameters related to the state of a dielectric elastomer (DE). The method comprises introducing a small-scale oscillation to the voltage difference between electrodes of the DE, monitoring or repeatedly measuring several measurable electrical characteristics of the DE, deriving other relevant data from the measurements, deriving an equation for a plane of best fit through the relevant data when defined as orthogonal axes, and deriving the feedback parameters from coefficients of the plane equation. The method thus provides important feedback regarding the capacitance, leakage current and/or electrode resistance of the DE. Also disclosed are a computer program and a system adapted to perform the method. | 10-31-2013 |
20140247624 | PASSIVELY SWITCHED CONVERTER AND CIRCUITS INCLUDING SAME - The invention provides a passive converter comprising an input for electrical coupling to an intermittent or variable power source, an output for electrical coupling to load, and a conversion circuit for converting from a first voltage level of the input to a second voltage level suitable for the output, wherein the conversion circuit includes a passive switching circuit adapted to passively couple the input to the output when the input exceeds a first threshold and decouple the input from the output when the input falls below a second threshold. In particular, the passive switching circuit preferably comprises a spark gap, thyristor and avalanche diode, breakover diode, discharge tube, or a thyristor operated as breakover diodes. Circuits and dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) systems including the passive converter are also disclosed. | 09-04-2014 |
20150123647 | SELF-SENSING DIELECTRIC ELASTOMER DEVICE - The invention provides circuits, systems and methods for dielectric elastomer device (DED) self-sensing. The circuit comprises a first DED coupled or adapted for coupling to a first voltage source (for providing an actuating or priming signal, for example); a current sensor provided in series with the first DED; and an oscillating signal source coupled to the first DED and adapted to cause an oscillation in a voltage across the DED, wherein the oscillating signal source is decoupled from the first voltage source. | 05-07-2015 |
20150287552 | GEOMETRIC SWITCH AND CIRCUITS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention provides a mechanically-actuated switch comprising a deformable conductive element providing a conductive path between a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the effective geometry of the conductive element changes suddenly upon deformation to cause a disproportionately large change in a resistance between the first and second terminals. The switch can be made from lightweight and soft materials, and is particularly suited for integration with dielectric elastomer devices. Also disclosed are various circuits and a method for controlling circuits including the switch. | 10-08-2015 |
Iain Alexander Anderson, Waitakere City NZ
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20110112808 | INTEGRATED-MODEL MUSCULOSKELETAL THERAPIES - Anatomical structures such as the musculoskeletal structure of a knee or hip joint, are modeled using a predictive cause-and-effect mathematical model wherein parameters and interactions associated with biological tissues are examined. The model extends over nested small scale parameters (e.g., genetic or cellular) up to macro scale parameters, e.g., body force and motion. The parameter values are populated for a subject or group, and the model is operated iteratively while subjecting the parameters to one or more influences, to project changes over a span of time that encompasses adaptive changes in tissues and also aging and wear. | 05-12-2011 |
Jason W. Anderson, Shelly Park NZ
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20120062385 | Shore Power Cord Set - A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply. | 03-15-2012 |
20120120673 | Marine Spotlight - A spotlight for a vehicle includes a base configured to be supported by a surface of the vehicle. A housing is mounted to the base so as to pivot about a first axis relative to the base. A light-emitting device is supported within the housing. The spotlight further includes a reflector configured to reflect light emitted by the light-emitting device. The reflector is mounted within the housing so as to pivot about a second axis relative to the housing. The second axis is generally perpendicular to the first axis. A lens connects to the housing such that light emitted by the light-emitting device and reflected by the reflector passes through the lens. | 05-17-2012 |
20150031235 | SHORE POWER CORD SET - A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply. | 01-29-2015 |
Lex Aaron Anderson, Auckland NZ
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20120159194 | RELATING TO CRYPTOGRAPHY - A method and apparatus | 06-21-2012 |
Michelle Stephanie Anderson, Wyndham NZ
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20140147232 | BALE HANDLING - A bale grab device is provided which includes: at least one frame member; a central projecting member; and at least two holding arms, wherein the holding arms are located on either side of the central projecting member and wherein each holding arm is configured to be capable of being independently moved between an open and a closed position wherein a separate gripping region is provided between each of the holding arms and the central projecting member. | 05-29-2014 |
Paul James Anderson, Wyndham NZ
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20140147232 | BALE HANDLING - A bale grab device is provided which includes: at least one frame member; a central projecting member; and at least two holding arms, wherein the holding arms are located on either side of the central projecting member and wherein each holding arm is configured to be capable of being independently moved between an open and a closed position wherein a separate gripping region is provided between each of the holding arms and the central projecting member. | 05-29-2014 |
Regan J. Anderson, Lower Hutt NZ
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20150191503 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to sphingoglycolipid analogues, compositions comprising these compounds, processes for preparing the compounds, and methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions using the compounds, such as diseases or conditions relating to infection, atopic disorders, autoimmune disease, diabetes or cancer. | 07-09-2015 |
Regan James Anderson, Lower Hutt NZ
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20150352219 | CONJUGATE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to sphingoglycolipid analogues and peptide derivatives thereof, which are useful in treating or preventing diseases or such as those relating to infection, atopic disorders, autoimmune diseases or cancer. | 12-10-2015 |
Regan James Anderson, Waterloo, Lower Hutt NZ
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20150352219 | CONJUGATE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to sphingoglycolipid analogues and peptide derivatives thereof, which are useful in treating or preventing diseases or such as those relating to infection, atopic disorders, autoimmune diseases or cancer. | 12-10-2015 |
Robert Forbes Anderson, Auckland NZ
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20120077811 | PRODRUG FORMS OF KINASE INHIBITORS AND THEIR USE IN THERAPY - The invention provides novel prodrug compounds comprising a kinase inhibitor and a reductively-activated fragmenting aromatic nitroheterocycle or aromatic nitrocarbocycle trigger, where the compound carries a positive charge. In preferred embodiments, the compounds are of Formula I: | 03-29-2012 |
20120202832 | KINASE INHIBITORS, PRODRUG FORMS THEREOF AND THEIR USE IN THERAPY - The invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I: | 08-09-2012 |
Trevor James Anderson, New Zealand NZ
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20090266969 | Stair forming apparatus and related methods - The invention relates to an adjustable stair forming apparatus, adapted to form a flight of stairs of a settable material. The flight of stairs including a series of treads interconnected by intermediate risers. The apparatus comprises, a frame to support a series of forming units provide a forming surface. Each forming unit, includes a tread defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped tread forming surface, slidably and pivotally mounted to the frame from or toward a first major edge of the tread forming surface. The forming unit also has a riser defining formwork that includes a rectangular shaped riser forming surface with a first major edge adjustably mounted from or toward the opposite major edge of the tread forming surface. The riser forming surface at least in part co-extending with the tread forming surface in a stair width direction. The forming units each adjustably held in an array to the frame with a bearing surface of one forming unit supported by a tread forming surface of the adjacent forming unit. | 10-29-2009 |