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Gareth Bell, Auckland NZ
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20150323805 | DIFFRACTION GRATING FOR USE WITH A MULTI-LAYERED DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display device is described and includes a first display screen including a mask pattern of a pixel. The display device includes a second display screen including the mask pattern, wherein the second display screen is located further from a front of the display device than the first display screen, wherein the front of the display device is closest to a viewer. The display device includes a diffraction element configured to copy the mask pattern of the second display screen into one or more viewable copies in order to minimize moiré interference with the mask pattern of the first display screen. | 11-12-2015 |
Gareth Brown, Belper GB
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20120329694 | Lubricating Composition Containing Viscosity Modifier Combination - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a star polymer and (c) a substantially linear polymer with a weight average molecular weight of 45,000 or less. The invention further provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device, typically a manual transmission with the lubricating composition. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition to provide a number of benefits including lower operating temperatures and fuel economy | 12-27-2012 |
20150024983 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION LUBRICANTS WITH IMPROVED SYNCHROMESH PERFORMANCE - A lubricant comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) an overbased, carbonated calcium arylsulfonate detergent having a total base number (TBN) of at least about 640 as calculated on an oil-free basis effectively lubricates non-metallic surfaces in the synchronizer of a manual transmission. | 01-22-2015 |
20150038385 | Method of Lubricating a Driveline Device - The invention provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device by supplying a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound having 2 to 20 hydroxy-carboxylic acid residues. The invention further relates to the use of the compound in a driveline device to provide at least one of antiwear performance, friction modification (particularly for enhancing fuel economy). | 02-05-2015 |
20150099676 | MANUAL TRANSMISSION LUBRICANTS WITH IMPROVED SYNCHROMESH PERFORMANCE - A lubricant comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) an overbased, carbonated calcium arylsulfonate detergent having a total base number (TBN) of at least about 640 as calculated on an oil-free basis effectively lubricates the surfaces in the synchronizer of a manual transmission. | 04-09-2015 |
Gareth Brown, Bayswater, Western Australia AU
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20160102527 | IMPRESSION TOOL AND METHODS OF USE - An impression tool for providing an impression of an object in a borehole. The tool comprises a block held by a gripper. The block comprises a plurality of discrete elements that deform or move so as to create an impression of an impacted object. In use, the tool is impacted on an object such that an impression is formed in the block. In a preferred embodiment, the block is formed from a knitted wire mesh. | 04-14-2016 |
Gareth Brown, Brooklyn, NY US
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20130036621 | Pivotally-Leveraged Manual Centrifugal Drive - A pivotally-leveraged manual centrifugal drive according to a preferred embodiment of the invention for use with a bowl and a basket formed to nest within the bowl, comprising: a) a housing formed to mate with the bowl; b) a rotation wheel rotatably connected to the housing, formed to mate with the basket, and having a plane of rotation; c) a handle pivotally attached to the housing and oriented to move in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the rotation wheel; and d) gears connecting the handle to the rotation wheel. Also disclosed are an automatic clutch that engages the rotation wheel only when the handle is moved in one direction, and a braking mechanism that includes a disk having a diameter substantially smaller than the rotation wheel. | 02-14-2013 |
20140130364 | Pivotally-Leveraged Manual Centrifugal Drive - A pivotally-leveraged manual centrifugal drive according to a preferred embodiment of the invention for use with a bowl and a basket formed to nest within the bowl, comprising: a) a housing formed to mate with the bowl; b) a rotation wheel rotatably connected to the housing, formed to mate with the basket, and having a plane of rotation; c) a handle pivotally attached to the housing and oriented to move in a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the plane of rotation of the rotation wheel; and d) gears connecting the handle to the rotation wheel. Also disclosed are an automatic clutch that engages the rotation wheel only when the handle is moved in one direction, and a braking mechanism that includes a disk having a diameter substantially smaller than the rotation wheel. | 05-15-2014 |
Gareth Chennells, South Hanningfield GB
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20140368475 | IN-VEHICLE MULTIMEDIA UNIT WITH INTERFACE FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - An in-vehicle multimedia unit for a motor vehicle having an interface for a portable multimedia appliance (such as a smartphone, MP3 player or tablet PC), wherein all the multimedia functions and contents are provided solely by the portable appliance. Also a method for providing multimedia functions and content in a motor vehicle having an in-vehicle multimedia unit. | 12-18-2014 |
Gareth Clarke, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20160038442 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INFECTIONS WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - The subject invention provides a method for promoting wound healing and preventing an infection or treating an existing infection with negative pressure wound therapy, said method comprising the steps of providing a sterile disinfectant composition comprising an active agent comprising chlorhexidine and administering the sterile disinfectant composition to the wound site prior to, during and/or following negative pressure wound therapy. The subject invention also provides a kit comprising the sterile disinfectant composition and, optionally, devices for administration of the sterile disinfection composition to the site with negative pressure wound therapy. | 02-11-2016 |
Gareth Collins, Wordsley Stourbridge West Midlands GB
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20140080792 | Treatment method for a hydrocarbon-containing system using a biocide - A method for reducing the effects of biological contamination in a hydrocarbon-containing system comprising the steps of continuously adding a formulation comprising tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine or a tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salt to the system for one day or more; monitoring the efficacy of the continuous treatment by an assessment of the extent to which there is any effect on the environment that is attributable to metabolic activity of active microbes present in the system; wherein the tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine or tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salt is added at a concentration of from 1 to 30 ppm based on the total volume of aqueous fluid added to the system, and wherein the formulation is added to the system at a stage to minimize incompatibility with any other chemicals that are added to the aqueous fluid. The treatment disrupts the microbial activity of active microbes in the hydrocarbon-containing system and can prevent or reduce detrimental effects arising from the presence of active microbes in the system. | 03-20-2014 |
Gareth Collins, West Midlands GB
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20150080273 | Foam control formulations - The invention provides a foam control formulation in the form of a microemulsion, the formulation comprising: (a) from S to 70% w/w of primary surfactant, this surfactant having an HLB of from 1 to 12 and/or a cloud point of from 20 to 70° C.; (b) from 2 to 40% w/w of water-insoluble organic carrier liquid; and (c) water. Also provided is the use of this formulation to prevent and/or reduce foam in a fluid system, or as a processing aid to control foam production in a fluid system. The formulation may be used in an aqueous fluid system, such as an oilfield. | 03-19-2015 |
20150322757 | Surfactant composition - The invention provides a synergistic surfactant composition comprising: (a) a first amphoteric surfactant, which is selected from C8-C22 sultaines, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (b) a second amphoteric surfactant, which is selected from C8-C22 betaines and salts thereof, C8-C22 propionates and salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. This surfactant composition may be used to generate foam that is used for unloading a liquid from a hydrocarbon reservoir. It may be that the liquid unloading of foam generated using the surfactant composition is greater than that of foam generated from the first and second surfactants when they are foamed individually. | 11-12-2015 |
Gareth Davies, Bridgend GB
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20110048208 | DRIVE MECHANISM - A drive mechanism for a hole punch includes a frame and a lever having a first end and a second end. The lever is pivotally coupled to the frame at a pivot point disposed intermediate the first and second end thereof. The frame includes a lever engaging portion for engaging with a frame engaging portion disposed at the second end of the lever, such that as the first end of lever is pivoted about the pivot point, the frame engaging portion is arranged to move along the lever engaging portion to cause the pivot point to move with respect to the frame. | 03-03-2011 |
Gareth Edwards, Toronto, CA US
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20150379902 | 3-DIMENSIONAL COACHING BOARD - The present concept is a coaching board in combination with an image displayed thereon. The combination includes a planar coaching board with at least one erasable writing surface and a 3-D image displayed on the erasable writing surface. The 3-D image is a graphic depiction of a sports playing area and includes horizontal and vertical features. The image is a perspective view of at least a portion of the playing area shown at an angle of approximately 15° to 85° relative to the horizontal. The sports playing area is chosen from among ice hockey rink, baseball diamond, volleyball court, American football field, soccer pitch, and basketball court. | 12-31-2015 |
Gareth Estwick, Newport Coast, CA US
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20140293589 | STERILE SURGICAL HEADLIGHT APERTURE ADJUSTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to medical devices, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a medical device that allows a surgeon to personally adjust the aperture of the light beam being projected from his or her surgical headlight during surgery, as often as necessary and without compromising the sterile field. | 10-02-2014 |
Gareth Evans, Uplands, Sw GB
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20100176729 | IMPROVED LED ARRAY - An LED array and a method for controlling such an array is described. The array includes one or more LED-optical sensor pairs in which the optical sensor measures the light output of the associated LED. In some forms of the invention, the optical sensors are provided with filters to attenuate light at a wavelength different to that of the LED associated with that optical sensor. In some forms of the invention, the LED-optical sensor pairs are at least partially shielded from extraneous light. In one form of the invention a plurality of sets of LEDs is provided, each set outputting light having a different frequency and each set being controllable to provide a desired light output. | 07-15-2010 |
Gareth Feighery, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090269716 | Oral Health Measurement Clamping Probe, System and Method - Devices, systems, and methods determine the health of oral objects by providing objective measurements using a detachable probe body. The detachable probe body may isolate reusable system components (including an electromagnetic signal detection, signal transmission, energy generation, and or energy transmitting components) from the oral cavity, optionally by encasing at least a portion of one or more of these components in a sheath or the like. A window of the probe body maintains sterile isolation and transmits electromagnetic energy to and/or signals from the oral object. Accuracy can be enhanced by a clamp or other structure for engaging a surface of the oral object so as to maintain a fixed alignment between the signal receiver and the oral object. | 10-29-2009 |
Gareth Floweday, Cape Town ZA
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20110100313 | REDUCTION OF WEAR IN COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - The invention relates to a method of operating a compression ignition engine. According to the invention, the engine is operated with a Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel containing composition to reduce wearing of the engine cylinder walls compared to operating the engine with petroleum derived fuel. | 05-05-2011 |
Gareth Fotouhi, Sonoma, CA US
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20090301883 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATING PARTICLES FROM A SOLUTION - Methods and systems are provided for concentrating particles (e.g., bacteria, viruses, cells, and nucleic acids) suspended in a liquid. Electric-field-induced forces urge the particles towards a first electrode immersed in the liquid. When the particles are in close proximity to (e.g., in contact with) the first electrode, the electrode is withdrawn from the liquid and capillary forces formed between the withdrawing electrode and the surface of the liquid immobilize the particles on the electrode. Upon withdrawal of the electrode from the liquid, the portion of the electrode previously immersed in the liquid has particles immobilized on its surface. | 12-10-2009 |
20140251808 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONCENTRATING PARTICLES FROM A SOLUTION - Methods and systems are provided for concentrating particles (e.g., bacteria, viruses, cells, and nucleic acids) suspended in a liquid. Electric-field-induced forces urge the particles towards a first electrode immersed in the liquid. When the particles are in close proximity to (e.g., in contact with) the first electrode, the electrode is withdrawn from the liquid and capillary forces formed between the withdrawing electrode and the surface of the liquid immobilize the particles on the electrode. Upon withdrawal of the electrode from the liquid, the portion of the electrode previously immersed in the liquid has particles immobilized on its surface. | 09-11-2014 |
20160025677 | PARTICLE CONCENTRATION SYSTEM - Methods and systems are provided for concentrating particles (e.g., bacteria, viruses, cells, and nucleic acids) suspended in a liquid. Electric-field-induced forces urge the particles towards a first electrode immersed in the liquid. When the particles are in close proximity to (e.g., in contact with) the first electrode, the electrode is withdrawn from the liquid and capillary forces formed between the withdrawing electrode and the surface of the liquid immobilize the particles on the electrode. Upon withdrawal of the electrode from the liquid, the portion of the electrode previously immersed in the liquid has particles immobilized on its surface. | 01-28-2016 |
Gareth Funka-Lea, Cranbury, NJ US
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20090161926 | Semi-automatic Segmentation of Cardiac Ultrasound Images using a Dynamic Model of the Left Ventricle - A method for segmenting a sequence of images includes developing an autoregressive model using training data including segmented images of a same type as the sequence of images. The sequence of images showing a progression of a subject through a cycle is acquired. At least two images from the sequence of images are identified. A region of interest is manually segmented from the identified images. The manually segmented images are parameterized. The autoregressive model is adapted to the parameterized segmented images. The autoregressive model is used to perform segmentation on the region of interest for a plurality of images of the sequence of images. | 06-25-2009 |
20090324012 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTOUR TRACKING IN CARDIAC PHASE CONTRAST FLOW MR IMAGES - A method for tracking a contour in cardiac phase contrast flow magnetic resonance (MR) images includes estimating a global translation of a contour in a reference image in a time sequence of cardiac phase contrast flow MR images to a contour in a current image in the time sequence of images by finding a 2-dimensional translation vector that maximizes a similarity function of the contour in the reference image and the current image calculated over a bounding rectangle containing the contour in the reference image, estimating an affine transformation of the contour in the reference image to the contour in the current image, and performing a constrained local deformation of the contour in the current image. | 12-31-2009 |
20090324043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION OF 4D (3D PLUS TIME) RENAL PERFUSION MRI DATA - A method for registering digital renal perfusion images includes selecting a volume of interest (VOI) containing a kidney in a reference renal perfusion image, computing 3D intensity gradients for a plurality of points in the VOI of the reference renal perfusion image, computing 3D intensity gradients for a plurality of points in a search window of a current renal perfusion image, and maximizing a similarity measure between the reference image VOI and the current image search window, where the similarity measure is a function of the 3D intensity gradients computed for the reference image and the current image. | 12-31-2009 |
20110123095 | Sparse Volume Segmentation for 3D Scans - A computer readable medium is provided embodying instructions executable by a processor to perform a method for sparse volume segmentation for 3D scan of a target. The method including learning prior knowledge, providing volume data comprising the target, selecting a plurality of key contours of the image of the target, building a 3D spare model of the image of the target given the plurality of key contours, segmenting the image of the target given the 3D sparse model, and outputting a segmentation of the image of the target. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125016 | FETAL RENDERING IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND - A fetal skeleton is rendered with medical diagnostic ultrasound. Ultrasound scans of fetal skeleton may acquire data at a rate sufficient to avoid some fetal movement artifacts as compared to magnetic resonance or computed tomography. To better visualize the fetal skeleton, the ultrasound data is used to segment the fetal bone from tissue. By extracting this information, a skeleton in three dimensions is determined. Information representing internal bone locations may be used for fetal bone imaging. Without repeating the segmentation and without adjustments for volume thickness, the skeleton may be visualized from different orientations. A volumetric or surface rendering is performed, allowing addition of lighting queues not available with MIP or other projection rendering free of segmentation. The lighting queues may better indicate actual size and orientation of bones relative to each other on the rendered image. | 05-26-2011 |
20120189185 | Method and System for 3D Cardiac Motion Estimation from Single Scan of C-Arm Angiography - A method and system for estimating 3D cardiac motion from a single C-arm angiography scan is disclosed. An initial 3D volume is reconstructed from a plurality of 2D projection images acquired in a single C-arm scan. A static mesh is extracted by segmenting an object in the initial 3D volume. The static mesh is projected to each of the 2D projection images. A cardiac phase is determined for each of the 2D projection images. A deformed mesh is generated for each of a plurality of cardiac phases based on a 2D contour of the object and the projected mesh in each of the 2D projection images of that cardiac phase. | 07-26-2012 |
20120230558 | Method and System for Contrast Inflow Detection in 2D Fluoroscopic Images - A method and system for contrast inflow detection in a sequence of fluoroscopic images is disclosed. Vessel segments are detected in each frame of a fluoroscopic image sequence. A score vector is determined for the fluoroscopic image sequence based on the detected vessel segments in each frame of the fluoroscopic image sequence. It is determined whether a contrast agent injection is present in the fluoroscopic image sequence based on the score vector. If it is determined that a contrast agent injection is present in the fluoroscopic image sequence, a contrast inflow frame, at which contrast agent inflow begins, is detected in the fluoroscopic image sequence based on the score vector. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230570 | Method and System for Multi-Part Left Atrium Segmentation in C-Arm Computed Tomography Volumes Using Shape Constraints - A method and system for multi-part left atrium (LA) segmentation in a C-arm CT volume is disclosed. Multiple LA part models, including an LA chamber body mesh, an appendage mesh, a left inferior pulmonary vein (PV) mesh, a left superior PV mesh, a right inferior PV mesh, and a right superior PV mesh, are segmented in a | 09-13-2012 |
20120232379 | Method and System for Regression-Based 4D Mitral Valve Segmentation From 2D+t Magnetic Resonance Imaging Slices - A system and method for regression-based segmentation of the mitral valve in 2D+t cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) slices is disclosed. The 2D+t CMR slices are acquired according to a mitral valve-specific acquisition protocol introduced herein. A set of mitral valve landmarks is detected in each 2D CMR slice and mitral valve contours are estimated in each 2D CMR slice based on the detected landmarks. A full mitral valve model is reconstructed from the mitral valve contours estimated in the 2D CMR slices using a trained regression model. Each 2D CMR slice may be a cine image acquired over a full cardiac cycle. In this case, the segmentation method reconstructs a patient-specific 4D dynamic mitral valve model from the 2D+t CMR image data. | 09-13-2012 |
20120238866 | Method and System for Catheter Tracking in Fluoroscopic Images Using Adaptive Discriminant Learning and Measurement Fusion - A method and system for adaptive discriminant learning and measurement fusion for image based catheter tracking is disclosed. An adaptive discriminant model is trained online based on a tracked object, such as a pigtail catheter tip, in at least one previous frame of a fluoroscopic image sequence. The object is tracked in the current frame of the fluoroscopic image sequence based at least on the adaptive discriminant model trained online. The object may be tracked in the current frame based on a fusion of three types of measurement models including the adaptive discriminant model trained online, an object detection model trained offline, and an online appearance model. | 09-20-2012 |
20120243757 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ACOUSTIC SHADOWS AND AUTOMATIC ASSESSMENT OF IMAGE USABILITY IN 3D ULTRASOUND IMAGES - A method for automatically assessing medical ultrasound (US) image usability, includes extracting one or more features from at least one part of a medical ultrasound image, calculating for each feature a feature score for each pixel of the at least one part of the ultrasound image, and classifying one or more image pixels of the at least one part as either usable or unusable, based on a combination of feature scores for each pixel, where usable pixels have intensity values substantially representative of one or more anatomical structures. | 09-27-2012 |
20130004040 | LEFT VENTRICLE EPICARDIUM ESTIMATION IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING - The left ventricle epicardium is estimated in medical diagnostic imaging. C-arm x-ray data is used to detect an endocardium at different phases. The detected endocardium at the different phases is compared to sample endocardiums at different phases. The sample endocardiums have corresponding sample epicadriums. The transformation between the most similar sample endocardium or endocardiums over time and the detected endocardium over time is applied to the corresponding sample epicardium or epicardiums. The transformed sample epicardium over time is the estimated epicardium over time for the C-arm x-ray data. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004052 | SUBTRACTION OF PROJECTION DATA IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING - Background information is subtracted from projection data in medical diagnostic imaging. The background is removed using data acquired in a single rotational sweep of a C-arm. The removal may be by masking out a target, leaving the background, in the data as constructed into a volume. For subtraction, the masked background information is projected to a plane and subtracted from the data representing the plane. | 01-03-2013 |
20130083983 | Method and System for Segmentation and Removal of Pulmonary Arteries, Veins, Left Atrial Appendage - A method and system for segmentation and removal of pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veins, and a left atrial appendage from 3D medical image data, such as 3D computed tomography (CT) volumes, is disclosed. A global shape model is segmented for each of pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veins, and a left atrial appendage in a 3D volume. The segmented global shape model for each of the pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veins, and left atrial appendage is locally refined based in local voxel intensities in the 3D volume, resulting in a respective mask for each structure. The mask is used to remove voxels belonging to the pulmonary arteries, pulmonary veins, and left atrial appendage from the 3D volume in order to better visualize coronary arteries and bypass arteries. | 04-04-2013 |
20130129170 | Method and System for Precise Segmentation of the Left Atrium in C-Arm Computed Tomography Volumes - A method and system for multi-part left atrium (LA) segmentation in a C-arm CT volume is disclosed. Multiple LA part models, including an LA chamber body mesh, an appendage mesh, a left inferior pulmonary vein (PV) mesh, a left superior PV mesh, a right inferior PV mesh, and a right superior PV mesh, are segmented in a 3D volume. A volume mask is generated from the LA chamber mesh, the appendage mesh, and the PV meshes. Erosion is performed in the LA chamber body and a plurality of ostia regions in the volume mask. The plurality of ostia regions in the volume mask are refined using region growing, and a smooth mesh is fit to each ostia region. A consolidated LA mesh is generated from the volume mask and the parts of the LA mesh are relabeled in the ostia region based on part boundaries detected using an optimization approach. | 05-23-2013 |
20130216110 | Method and System for Coronary Artery Centerline Extraction - A method and system for extracting coronary artery centerlines from 3D medical image volumes is disclosed. Heart chambers are segmented in a 3D volume. Coronary artery centerlines are initialized in the 3D volume coronary artery based on the segmented heart chambers. The coronary artery centerlines are locally refined based on a vesselness measure. A length of each coronary artery centerline is shrunk to verify that the coronary artery centerline is within a coronary artery. The coronary artery centerline is the extended using data-driven vessel tracing. | 08-22-2013 |
Gareth Funka-Lea, Granbury, NJ US
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20120232384 | Method and System for Tracking of a Virtual Electrode on a Coronary Sinus Catheter in Fluoroscopic Images - A method and system for detecting a virtual electrode (VE) on a coronary sinus (CS) catheter in a fluoroscopic image sequence is disclosed. User inputs indicating locations of CS catheter electrodes and a location of a VE are received. A catheter electrode model and a VE part model is initialized in a first frame of the fluoroscopic image sequence. The VE is tracked by detecting electrode position candidates and catheter body point candidates in the subsequent frames of the fluoroscopic image sequence using respective trained detectors, tracking the catheter electrode model in the subsequent frames based on the detected electrode position candidates, generating VE part hypotheses in the subsequent frames based on detection of the most proximal electrode (MPE) in each subsequent frame, calculating a probability score for each of the VE part hypotheses, and selecting an VE part hypothesis with the highest probability score. | 09-13-2012 |
Gareth Getvoldsen, Buckinghamshire GB
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20130149241 | PEPTIDE RADIOTRACER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to imaging agent compositions comprising radiolabelled c-Met binding peptides suitable for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in vivo. The c-Met binding peptides are labelled with the radioisotope | 06-13-2013 |
Gareth Headdock, North Yorkshire GB
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20110229396 | CATALYST AND PROCESS - The invention concerns a process for the oxidation of organic compounds contained in a gas stream and comprises the step of introducing the gas stream containing the organic compounds together with sufficient oxygen to effect the desired amount of oxidation into an oxidation reactor containing an oxidation catalyst and maintaining the temperature of said gas stream at a temperature sufficient to effect oxidation, characterised in that the oxidation catalyst contains at least 0.01% by weight of ruthenium, cobalt or manganese. | 09-22-2011 |
Gareth Ilett, Calgary CA
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20110056577 | Rinse Assembly with Live Swivel Fitting - A rinse assembly for a commercial washdown pre-rinse system is described, including a flex hose and live swivel fitting. The incorporation of an infinitely rotatable swivel fitting at the base of the flex hose and/or adjacent the spray nozzle releases torsion within the flex hose and prevents damage to the hose and surrounding metal coil due to shear stress. A modular rinse assembly in which components may be easily added, removed, or replaced is described, as well as a method to retrofit existing rinse assemblies to incorporate a live swivel fitting. | 03-10-2011 |
Gareth Jenkins, New Malden GB
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20160076025 | FLEXIBLE TAPE-BASED CHEMISTRY APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for applying a chemistry to samples of interest are provided. The apparatus and method include a flexible tape mounted on an arrangement of guide rollers. Samples of interest (e.g., clusters of DNA templates) are bound to at least one surface of the flexible tape. The method and apparatus further comprise one or more read heads in relation to the flexible tape and a plurality of reservoirs along a path of the flexible tape. The reservoirs comprise liquids comprising chemical reagents for performing the chemistry on the samples of interest bound to the at least one surface of the flexible tape. The method and apparatus further comprise a drive system for driving at least one of the guide rollers to advance the flexible tape into and out of the reservoirs. | 03-17-2016 |
Gareth Jinkerson, Suffolk GB
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20150373822 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION OF UNDERWATER OBJECTS - According to the present invention there is provided an apparatus for radiographic inspection of an underwater object comprising: an x-ray source for generating an x-ray beam for directing at an object under inspection; and a power supply, for supplying electrical power to the x-ray source; wherein the x-ray source comprises a circular-path particle accelerator, which circular-path particle accelerator comprises a circular-path particle chamber and an electromagnetic accelerator for accelerating electrons within the chamber, and the power supply comprises at least one solid state capacitor for providing an alternating discharge current to drive the electromagnetic accelerator in the x-ray source. There is also provided a method for the radiographic inspection of an underwater object. | 12-24-2015 |
Gareth Jones, Hampshire GB
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20140320199 | Touchscreen Routing Flow for Single Layer Pattern - A touch sensor comprising a plurality of first electrode lines along a first direction, each of the first electrode lines comprising a plurality of first electrodes; a plurality of second electrode lines along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, each of the second electrode lines comprising one second electrode, the one second electrode of each of the second electrode lines being interdigitated with one of the first electrodes of each of the first electrode lines, the first and second electrodes being disposed on a first side of a substrate; and a plurality of bond pads disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein at least one bond pad of the plurality of bond pads is coupled to at least two of the first electrodes of the plurality of first electrodes. | 10-30-2014 |
Gareth Jones, Pontyclun, Mi GB
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20090322227 | IMPROVED LED ARRAY - An LED array and a method for controlling such an array is described. The array includes one or more LED-optical sensor pairs in which the optical sensor measures the light output of the associated LED. In some forms of the invention, the optical sensors are provided with filters to attenuate light at a wavelength different to that of the LED associated with that optical sensor. In some forms of the invention, the LED-optical sensor pairs are at least partially shielded from extraneous light. In one form of the invention a plurality of sets of LEDs is provided, each set outputting light having a different frequency and each set being controllable to provide a desired light output. | 12-31-2009 |
20100176729 | IMPROVED LED ARRAY - An LED array and a method for controlling such an array is described. The array includes one or more LED-optical sensor pairs in which the optical sensor measures the light output of the associated LED. In some forms of the invention, the optical sensors are provided with filters to attenuate light at a wavelength different to that of the LED associated with that optical sensor. In some forms of the invention, the LED-optical sensor pairs are at least partially shielded from extraneous light. In one form of the invention a plurality of sets of LEDs is provided, each set outputting light having a different frequency and each set being controllable to provide a desired light output. | 07-15-2010 |
Gareth Jones, Leicester GB
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20090269187 | Variable stator vane - A variable stator vane in a gas turbine engine has a journal provided with a circumferential recess. An aperture extends from the recess to a face of the journal directed towards the aerofoil portion of the vane. In operation of the engine, heated air, for example from a downstream compressor stage of the engine is admitted to the recess and flows through the aperture to, for example, the pressure surface of the aerofoil portion. The aerofoil portion is thereby heated, so preventing ice accretion on the vane. | 10-29-2009 |
Gareth Jones, Surrey GB
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20150093766 | DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS - There is provided a diagnostic reagent useful to determine whether an animal has a tuberculosis infection or has been exposed to a tuberculosis agent, for example a | 04-02-2015 |
Gareth Jones, Mid Glamorgan GB
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20080204733 | Sensing in Meat Products and the Like - Methods and devices for sensing foreign bodies and the like in products, such as food products, are described. Said products, which are generally light transmissive, are backlit by a source of light and an image of said object is taken. In one form of the invention, the light is polarized both before an after transmission through the said object. In another form of the invention, the products are conveyed by a holder having gaps therein that allows the light from said light source to pass through said holder. In some forms of the invention, the source of light has a power output dependent on the dimensions of said object. | 08-28-2008 |
Gareth Jones, Ynys Mon GB
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20080204733 | Sensing in Meat Products and the Like - Methods and devices for sensing foreign bodies and the like in products, such as food products, are described. Said products, which are generally light transmissive, are backlit by a source of light and an image of said object is taken. In one form of the invention, the light is polarized both before an after transmission through the said object. In another form of the invention, the products are conveyed by a holder having gaps therein that allows the light from said light source to pass through said holder. In some forms of the invention, the source of light has a power output dependent on the dimensions of said object. | 08-28-2008 |
Gareth Jones, Ledbury GB
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20110306072 | ASSAY TEST CARD - The present invention relates to the use of surfaces that exhibit different surface energies wherein the difference in surface energies is configured to disrupt capillary laminar flow of a fluid travelling between the two surfaces The invention further relates to the use of such surfaces in assay methods including a device utilising same | 12-15-2011 |
20110306120 | ASSAY DEVICE AND METHODS - The present invention relates to the use of amphipathic polymers to enhance lateral flow and reagent mixing on assay devices. More specifically, the invention relates to use of an amphipathic polymer in assay methods including a device for determining the concentration of lipids in blood serum or plasma. | 12-15-2011 |
20130323764 | ASSAY TEST CARD - The present invention relates to the use of surfaces that exhibit different surface energies wherein the difference in surface energies is configured to disrupt capillary laminar flow of a fluid travelling between the two surfaces. The invention further relates to the use of such surfaces in assay methods including a device utilising same. | 12-05-2013 |
20130344581 | ASSAY DEVICE AND METHODS - The present invention relates to the use of amphipathic polymers to enhance lateral flow and reagent mixing on assay devices. More specifically, the invention relates to use of an amphipathic polymer in assay methods including a device for determining the concentration of lipids in blood serum or plasma. | 12-26-2013 |
Gareth Jones, Newbury GB
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20120311029 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus for initiating a communication across a telecommunications network, the communication being between members of a social network, comprising means for retrieving data associated with a first subscriber from a social network server, the first subscriber being a member of the social network, the data including contact information for members of the social network associated with the subscriber, means for storing the contact information on a network server, means for providing the contact information to the subscriber, means for receiving selection of contacts with whom the subscriber wishes to initiate a communication, means for receiving selection of the type of communication with which the subscriber wishes to initiate communication with the selected contacts, and means for initiating a communication with the selected contacts across a telecommunication network. | 12-06-2012 |
Gareth Jones, Weybridge GB
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20130203087 | DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS - There is provided a diagnostic reagent useful to determine whether an animal has a tuberculosis infection or has been exposed to a tuberculosis agent, for example a | 08-08-2013 |
Gareth Jones, Ringwood GB
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20140078068 | Pattern of Electrodes for a Touch Sensor - In certain embodiments, a touch sensor comprises a substrate and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the substrate. The plurality of electrodes comprise a drive line having a plurality of drive electrodes and a sense line having a plurality of sense electrodes. At least one of the drive line and sense line has at least three rows of electrodes. | 03-20-2014 |
20150029129 | Oncell Single-Layer Touch Sensor - In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes multiple first electrodes along a first direction. Each of the first electrodes includes multiple first conductive regions. The touch sensor also includes multiple second electrodes along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the second electrodes includes one second conductive region. The one second conductive region of each of the second electrodes are interdigitated with one of the first conductive regions of each of the first electrodes. The first and second conductive regions are disposed on a layer on or within a display stack including one or more layers. | 01-29-2015 |
Gareth Jones, Issaquah, WA US
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20140007049 | INTEGRATING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION IN DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT | 01-02-2014 |
Gareth Kaps US
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20110132242 | FURNACE CHUTE - A moving distribution furnace chute for use with a furnace has a tube ( | 06-09-2011 |
Gareth Lewis, Sherfield-On-London GB
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20130120570 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PRIORITISING CONTENT FOR DISTRIBUTION - A method of prioritising content for distribution from a camera to a server over an Internet Protocol (IP) network, the method comprising: storing a plurality of audio and/or video data packages to be distributed to the server over the IP network; obtaining information indicating the priority at which each audio and/or video package is to be distributed over the IP network, the priority being determined in accordance with the content of the audio and/or video package; and sending each audio and/or video data package over the IP network, the order in which each audio and/or video data package is sent being determined in accordance with the indicated priority. | 05-16-2013 |
Gareth Lowe, Stoney Creek CA
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20140326362 | STUMP AUGER - The present concept a stump auger is used for removing tree stumps. The stump auger includes a main shaft connected at a top end to a drive mechanism for turning the shaft about a vertical axis. The main shaft is connected at a bottom end to a cone top wherein the cone including a thread extending about the outer surface of the cone. The stump auger further includes at least two boring bars, each boring bar includes third blades mounted in stepped offset side by side fashion wherein the inner face of one third blade abuts the outer face of the adjacent third blade. The third blades oriented parallel to a bar axis which defines a boring bar angle theta relative the horizontal, and the third blades also include a blade edge for shaving, grinding and chipping the tree stump as the stump auger is rotated about the vertical axis. | 11-06-2014 |
Gareth Mcdarby, Wicklow IE
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20110124979 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING SLEEP - A method of monitoring sleep comprises simultaneously recording a person's electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmogram (PPG), deriving a plurality of parameters from the recorded data, and providing an output indicative of a sleep characteristic based upon an analysis of the parameters. The ECG and PPG may be recorded using an apparatus which is a combination of a Holter monitor and a pulse oximeter, which is wearable in ambulatory manner. | 05-26-2011 |
20150230750 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SLEEP STAGE - Methods and apparatus monitor health by detection of sleep stage. For example, a sleep stage monitor (100) may access sensor data signals related to bodily movement and/or respiration movements. At least a portion of the detected signals may be analyzed to calculate respiration variability. The respiration variability may include one or more of variability of respiration rate and variability of respiration amplitude. A processor may then determine a sleep stage based on one or more of respiration variability and bodily movement, such as with a combination of both. The determination of sleep stages may distinguish between deep sleep and other stages of sleep, or may differentiate between deep sleep, light sleep and REM sleep. The bodily movement and respiration movement signals may be derived from one or more sensors, such as non-invasive sensor (e.g., a non-contact radio-frequency motion sensor or a pressure sensitive mattress). | 08-20-2015 |
Gareth Milborrow, Limerick IE
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20150154382 | CLINICAL TRIAL DATA CAPTURE - A clinical trial data capture system has clinical site computers ( | 06-04-2015 |
Gareth Monkman, Regensburg DE
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20120125367 | SERVICE DEVICE FOR MAINTENANCE OF A SOLAR PANEL ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a service device for maintenance of a solar panel arrangement, comprising a service unit for maintenance of at least one surface of the solar panel arrangement, a guiding unit for guiding the service unit with respect to the solar panel arrangement, and a driving unit for moving the service unit with respect to the solar panel arrangement, wherein the service unit comprises a first engagement section and a second engagement section, wherein the guiding unit is attachable to the first engagement section, the guiding unit being configured for direct engagement with an edge of the solar panel arrangement, wherein the driving unit is attachable to the second engagement section, and wherein the second engagement section is displaceable with respect to the first engagement section by the driving unit. | 05-24-2012 |
Gareth Morgan, San Francisco, CA US
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20150262409 | Rendering of Soft Shadows - Systems can identify visible surfaces for pixels in an image (portion) to be rendered. A sampling pattern of ray directions is applied to the pixels, so that the sampling pattern of ray directions repeats, and with respect to any pixel, the same ray direction can be found in the same relative position, with respect to that pixel, as for other pixels. Rays are emitted from visible surfaces in the respective ray direction supplied from the sampling pattern. Ray intersections can cause shaders to execute and contribute results to a sample buffer. With respect to shading of a given pixel, ray results from a selected subset of the pixels are used; the subset is selected by identifying a set of pixels, collectively from which rays were traced for the ray directions in the pattern, and requiring that surfaces from which rays were traced for those pixels satisfy a similarity criteria. | 09-17-2015 |
Gareth Mueckl, Milwaukee, WI US
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20130258649 | PORTABLE LIGHT, SUCH AS A STICK LIGHT - A portable light includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal axis, a light source positioned within the elongated housing, and an attachment member movably coupled to the elongated housing to hang the portable light from a support structure. The attachment member is movable to a first position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and to a second position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. | 10-03-2013 |
20130287508 | MAGNETIC DRILL PRESS - A magnetic drill press includes a magnetic base coupled to a base housing for selective engagement with a ferromagnetic workpiece. A motor carriage is slidably coupled to the base housing, and an electric motor is supported by the motor carriage. A bit is received by the electric motor for rotation about a bit axis. An illumination system has at least one illuminator module coupled to a surface of the magnetic base. The at least one illuminator module is aligned to illuminate a work area of the workpiece. | 10-31-2013 |
20140036068 | THERMAL DETECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display. | 02-06-2014 |
20140111634 | VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE - A visual inspection device includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing that is grasped by a user while the device is in use, an articulating camera unit coupled to the housing, and a display unit coupled to the housing to display an image transmitted by the articulating camera unit. | 04-24-2014 |
20150085477 | PORTABLE LIGHT, SUCH AS A STICK LIGHT - A portable light includes an elongated housing having a first end and a second end, and an opening formed in a side of the elongated housing between the first and second ends. The portable light also includes a light source positioned within the opening of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned within the opening of the elongated housing and electrically coupled to the light source. The actuator is operable to control operation of the light source. The portable light further includes a faceplate removably coupled to the elongated housing over the opening. The faceplate includes a lens that covers the light source and a movable member that covers the actuator. | 03-26-2015 |
20160033336 | THERMAL DETECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display. | 02-04-2016 |
Gareth Pryce, London GB
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20080262011 | Modulator - The present invention relates to a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Formula (I), wherein R | 10-23-2008 |
20100144876 | MODULATOR - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Z is OR | 06-10-2010 |
20130123356 | MODULATOR - The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, | 05-16-2013 |
20160107984 | MODULATOR - The present disclosure relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Z is selected from OH, NHCH | 04-21-2016 |
Gareth Reakes, Buckinghamshire GB
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20090271396 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA CONTENT PROVISION - Disclosed is a method of providing relevant media content to a user, comprising: storing static data relating to the user's personal profile; providing a choice of media items to the user and allowing the user to select at least one media item from the choice for inclusion in a single media entity to be provided to a media device of the user; selecting at least one relevant media item from a set of additional media items in dependence upon at least some of the static data and at least some of any metadata associated with the or each media item selected by the user; concatenating the at least one user-selected media item and the at least one selected relevant media item to form the single media entity; and sending the single media entity to the user's media device. | 10-29-2009 |
Gareth Roberts, Newhaven GB
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20110083624 | Cylinder Head For An Engine - A cylinder head for an engine is provided comprising a monolithic structure forming an upper deck, a fire deck, at least one coolant jacket and a cavity to accommodate a fuel injector or an ignitor therein, the cavity defined by a wall connecting the fire deck with the upper deck. The wall connecting the fire deck with the upper deck, as well as other features of the cylinder head, are preferably arranged to support the fire deck against a deflection thereof by transmitting a mechanical load introduced on a flame face of the fire deck to the upper deck. A method of increasing the stiffness of the cylinder head is also provided. | 04-14-2011 |
20150270756 | TOOTH FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OR GENERATOR - A stator or rotor for an electric motor or generator comprising a plurality of teeth for receiving coil windings, wherein each tooth has an injection moulded plastic layer formed on a plurality of sides of each tooth with a first gap formed in the injection moulded plastic layer on a first side of each of the teeth with a first insulation element placed in the first gap formed in the injection moulded plastic layer, wherein the injection moulded plastic layer and first insulation element are arranged to electrically insulate the plurality of teeth from the coil windings. | 09-24-2015 |
Gareth Roberts, Wrexham GB
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20130204200 | SAFETY DEVICES - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises a hollow support body for retaining the pre-filled syringe therein, a hollow needle shield and a spring means made from a resilient plastics material. The needle shield is telescoped with the support body and the spring means biases the needle shield in a distal direction. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211338 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND INJECTION DEVICE - According to the invention, an injection device (D) comprises a pre-filled syringe and a safety device. The pre-filled syringe comprises a barrel with an inner cavity in fluid communication with a hypodermic needle attached to a distal end of the pre-filled syringe and a piston fluid-tightly sealing a proximal end of the inner cavity. The safety device comprises a support body for retaining the pre-filled syringe therein, an outer body operably connected to the piston, a needle shield and a releasable retaining means (R). The retaining means comprises a radial projection and a longitudinal recess adapted to receive the radial projection. The radial projection is connected to or integral part of one of the support body or the outer body and a longitudinal recess formed into the other of the support body or the outer body. The needle shield, the support body and the outer body are telescopable relative to each other. The piston is movable in a distal direction to expel a medicament contained in the inner cavity through the hypodermic needle by a manual actuation of the outer body. A telescoping movement of the outer body with respect to the support body is restricted by the retaining means (R) when the needle shield is moved with respect to the support body in a proximal direction from an initial position (I) towards a retracted position (II). The retaining means (R) is released when the needle shield reaches the retracted position (II) allowing for a telescoping movement of the outer body with respect to the support body to expel the medicament contained in the pre-filled syringe through the hypodermic needle. | 08-15-2013 |
20130274678 | Adapter Means for Use in Combination with a Pre-Filled Syringe and a Safety Device, Safety Device and Injection Device - According to the invention, an adaptor means for use in combination with a pre-filled syringe and a safety device for the pre-filled syringe is adapted to affix the pre-filled syringe thereto, whereby the adaptor means engages a barrel of the pre-filled syringe. The adaptor means comprises at least one locking projection that is adapted to lock the adaptor means to the safety device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130281939 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND AN INJECTION DEVICE - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe with an injection needle comprises of a support body adapted to mount the pre-filled syringe, a needle shield slidably arranged with respect to the support body, a retention and locking means (M) for retaining and locking the needle shield with respect to the support body in a first and a second advanced position (PA | 10-24-2013 |
20130289480 | Safety Device for a Pre-Filled Syringe and Injection Device - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises | 10-31-2013 |
20130289481 | SAFETY DEVICE AND INJECTION DEVICE - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises of a needle shield adapted to cover an injection needle of the pre-filled syringe before and after an injection, a support body with at least one pivoting arm adapted to engage a barrel collar of the pre-filled syringe and an outer body with a first inner sleeve comprising a bevelled section. The needle shield, the support body and the outer body are telescopically arranged. The needle shield, the support body and the outer body may telescope with respect to each other to cover and to expose the injection needle of the pre-filled syringe. The bevelled section is arranged to abut against the pivoting arm connected to the support body by a living hinge to deflect the pivoting arm radially inwards, so that the pivoting arm may engage the barrel collar after a dose of a medicament contained in the pre-filled syringe has been disposed beneath the skin of a patient receiving the injection. | 10-31-2013 |
20130296798 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND AN INJECTION DEVICE - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises of a support body adapted to mount the pre-filled syringe, a first needle shield slidably arranged with respect to the support body and a second needle shield slidably arranged with respect to the support body and releasably retained in a retracted position (PR). A proximal movement of the first needle shield with respect to the support body releases the retention of the second needle shield in the retracted position (PR), so that the second needle shield is allowed to slide in the distal direction towards an advanced position (PA). | 11-07-2013 |
20130331795 | Safety Device for a Pre-Filled Syringe and an Injection Device - A safety device for a pre-filled syringe is proposed that comprises | 12-12-2013 |
20140200518 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device for administering a liquid is presented that comprises a pre-filled syringe and a safety mechanism for providing needle safety for an injection needle of the pre-filled syringe. The pre-filled syringe comprises a barrel containing the liquid and a stopper translatably disposed within the barrel, where the injection needle attached to a distal end of the barrel. The safety mechanism comprises a substantially cylindrical housing adapted to contain the pre-filled syringe, a plunger connectable to the stopper of the pre-filled syringe and adapted to be translated in a distal direction (D) to expel the liquid through the injection needle, an energizable biasing means arranged between the housing and the pre-filled syringe, wherein the energized biasing means is capable of biasing the pre-filled syringe with respect to the housing in a proximal direction (P) and a retaining mechanism for retaining the pre-filled syringe with respect to the housing in a first retracted position (R | 07-17-2014 |
20140213983 | Safety Device and Injection Device - According to the invention, a safety device suitable (S) for a pre-filled syringe containing a medicament comprises a chassis adapted to be affixed to the pre-filled syringe, a deformable flexible outer structure made from a material with a shape memory and a substantially cylindrical needle shield affixed or integral to the outer structure. The deformed flexible outer structure is capable of advancing the needle shield with respect to the chassis in a distal direction (D) into a position in which the needle shield projects from the chassis in the distal direction (D). A biasing force for advancing the needle shield originates from a shape memory effect that causes the deformed flexible outer structure to substantially return to its unstressed shape. | 07-31-2014 |
20140303564 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND INJECTION DEVICE - A safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises a hollow support body to retain the pre-filled syringe therein, a hollow needle shield that is slidable relative to the support body and guiding means for guiding the movement of the needle shield relative to the support body. The guiding means comprise a deflectable flexible arm, a guide pin and a guide track. The deflectable flexible arm extends essentially parallel to a central axis of the safety device. The guide pin extends radial from the flexible arm. The guide track guides the guide pin within and along the guide track when the needle shield is slid relative to the support body. | 10-09-2014 |
20150065962 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH NEEDLE SHIELD - According to the invention, an injection device (D) comprises a pre-filled syringe and a safety device. The pre-filled syringe comprises a barrel with an inner cavity in fluid communication with a hypodermic needle attached to a distal end of the pre-filled syringe and a piston fluid-tightly sealing a proximal end of the inner cavity. The safety device comprises a support body for retaining the pre-filled syringe therein, an outer body operably connected to the piston, a needle shield and a releasable retaining means (R). The retaining means comprises a radial projection and a longitudinal recess adapted to receive the radial projection. The radial projection is connected to or integral part of one of the support body or the outer body and a longitudinal recess formed into the other of the support body or the outer body. The needle shield, the support body and the outer body are telescopable relative to each other. The piston is movable in a distal direction to expel a medicament contained in the inner cavity through the hypodermic needle by a manual actuation of the outer body. A telescoping movement of the outer body with respect to the support body is restricted by the retaining means (R) when the needle shield is moved with respect to the support body in a proximal direction from an initial position (I) towards a retracted position (II). The retaining means (R) is released when the needle shield reaches the retracted position (II) allowing for a telescoping movement of the outer body with respect to the support body to expel the medicament contained in the pre-filled syringe through the hypodermic needle. | 03-05-2015 |
20150148744 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug delivery device for setting and dispensing a dose of a drug is presented having a support body having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening and a centered outer indicator ring. A syringe barrel sealed by a stopper is slidably disposed therein along an axial direction and adapted to have an integrated needle or to be coupled with a needle assembly, wherein the syringe barrel is positioned within the support body. A needle shield is adapted to be coupled to one of the ends of the support body and slidably disposed thereon. An outer body is adapted to be coupled to the other end of the support body and slidably disposed thereon, wherein the outer indicator ring limits the movement of the outer body as well as of the needle shield. | 05-28-2015 |
20150202380 | Drug Delivery Device - The invention relates to a drug delivery device for setting and dispensing a dose of a drug, comprising: a support body having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, the support body configured to retain a syringe barrel sealed by a stopper slidably disposed therein along an axial direction and adapted to have an integrated needle or to be coupled with a needle assembly, a needle shield adapted to be coupled to one of the ends of the support body, slidably disposed thereon and keyed to the support body for preventing relative rotation, wherein at least one guiding track is defined on the support body and at least one retaining clip arranged on the needle shield is deflectable by the guiding track, wherein the guiding track is configured such that the retaining clip follows a first path when the needle shield is depressed from an extended position to a retracted position for needle extension and that the retaining clip follows a different second path when the needle shield is subsequently extended, wherein a non-return catch is arranged for catching the retaining clip at the end of the second path. | 07-23-2015 |
20150290400 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND INJECTION DEVICE - A safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises a hollow support body to retain the pre-filled syringe, a retaining collar and a rotating collar arranged within the support body. The retaining collar is releasably mounted to the support body. The rotating collar is slidable along an axial length of the support body and rotatable around a central axis of the safety device. The retaining collar is movable with respect to the support body in a proximal direction when the retaining collar is released from being mounted to the support body by the rotating collar. | 10-15-2015 |
20150367082 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to a drug delivery device ( | 12-24-2015 |
20160001101 | Respirator with Phase Change Material - A respirator includes a frame, a filter layer, and a face seal member. The frame has an outer side and an inner side. The frame defines an opening therethrough. The filter layer is mounted to the outer side of the frame and covers the opening of the frame. The filter layer is configured to prohibit permeation of aerosol, gas, and/or vapor contaminants therethrough. The face seal member is mounted to the inner side of the frame. The face seal member includes a seal contact area configured to engage a facial surface of a wearer. The face seal member incorporates a phase change material therein. The phase change material is configured to provide localized cooling by absorbing heat emitted by the wearer. | 01-07-2016 |
Gareth Roberts, New Haven GB
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20090038599 | Split-cycle engine with a helical crossover passage - An engine has a crankshaft. A compression piston within a compression cylinder is connected to the crankshaft such that the compression piston reciprocates through an intake stroke and a compression stroke. An expansion piston within an expansion cylinder is connected to the crankshaft such that the expansion piston reciprocates through an expansion stroke and an exhaust stroke. A crossover passage interconnects the compression and expansion cylinders. The crossover passage includes a crossover compression valve and a crossover expansion valve. A runner section is in a downstream portion of the crossover passage, and a helical end section is integrally connected to the runner section. The helical end section has a funnel spiraling about a valve stem of the crossover expansion valve. The funnel forces incoming air to rotate about the valve stem prior to entering the expansion cylinder to promote turbulent kinetic energy in the cylinder air/fuel charge. | 02-12-2009 |
Gareth Roberts, Great Shelford GB
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20090035386 | CONDITIONING OF A PATIENT'S BLOOD BY GASES - The present invention relates to a method for using gas exchange modules for adjusting a pH value of blood in order to, e.g., adjust a non-physiological pH in patients treated with drugs whose activity optimum is in a non-physiological pH or to bring the pH to a physiological value. | 02-05-2009 |
20140140592 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AN OBJECT - A method and system of monitoring an object (e.g., for change in configuration of a person) includes projecting a radiation pattern onto the object; recording at a first time first image data representing a portion of the projected radiation pattern on the object, the first image data representative of a three dimensional configuration of the object at the first time; recording at a second time second image data representing a portion of the projected pattern of radiation on the object, the second image data representative of a three dimensional configuration of the object at the second time; and processing the first and second image data to generate differential data representative of a change in the configuration of the object between the first and second times. | 05-22-2014 |
Gareth Roberts, Stockport GB
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20150246465 | Polyurethane Bend Stiffener - A bend stiffener comprises a (i) a flexible polymeric sleeve having an axial bore for receiving an elongated flexible member and (ii) attachment means for attaching the sleeve to a support. At least a portion of the flexible polymeric sleeve is a poly-urethane elastomer produced in a reaction of an isocyanate- terminated prepolymer and a curing agent at an isocyanate index of 90 to 120. The isocyanate-terminated prepolymer has an isocyanate content of 7 to 15% by weight and is a reaction product of at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and at least one polyether polyol having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 350 to 2000 and a nominal functionality of 2 to 2.3. The curing agent is one or more chain extenders having an equivalent weight per isocyanate-reactive group of up to 125 or a mixture of one or more such chain extenders and one or more polyether polyols having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 350 to 2000 and a nominal functionality of 2 to 2.3. The hard segment content of the polyurethane elastomer is from 40 to 60% by weight. | 09-03-2015 |
Gareth Selfe, Newark, CA US
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20160104371 | CONTROLLERS WITH ADAPTABLE INTERFACES - Systems and methods for updating a control device may include receiving identifying information about an appliance, receiving identifying information about a component of the appliance, and sending a query to a remote server including information about the appliance and the component. The remote server may provide a response including configuration information for the control device, with a command for the appliance and a command that is specific to the component. A first input of the control device may be mapped to the command for the appliance, and a second input of the control device may be mapped to the command that is specific to the component, etc. When the second input is received, a command that is specific to the component may be generated. | 04-14-2016 |
Gareth Selfe, Detroit, MI US
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20090230774 | EXTENDED CONTROLLER KEEP ALIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems for supplying auxiliary electrical power to a controller during power loss are described hereinabove. The system is powered by a primary power source, and includes a controller and a winding load that are both powered by the primary power source, and a switching device. When the primary power source is disconnected from the controller and winding load, the winding load continues to residually exercise to generate residual electrical power. The second switching device then channels the residual electrical power to the controller for a period of time at an acceptable level. | 09-17-2009 |
Gareth Simpson, Cambridge Cambridgeshire GB
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20160122569 | LOW ODOR POLYMER LATEX AND COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - A reaction product is obtained by free-radical emulsion polymerization in an aqueous medium of ethylenically unsaturated monomers including at least one conjugated diene. The free-radical emulsion polymerization is conducted in the presence of a degraded polysaccharide having a DE of 38 to 70 measured according to ISO 5377 (1981 Feb. 15) and optionally an alkyl mercaptan in an amount of no more than 2.5 weight percent based on the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. A coating composition includes the reaction product, and a paper or a board can be coated with such a coating composition. | 05-05-2016 |
Gareth Smith, Amersham GB
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20160022845 | SYNTHON COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to an improved [ | 01-28-2016 |
Gareth Smith, Berkshire GB
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20150103681 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERIVING SIGNAL STRENGTH ATTENUATION CHARACTERISTIC VALUES - A method of deriving signal strength attenuation characteristic values for cells within a wireless communication network. The method for determining a set of cells for which signal strength attenuation characteristic values are to be derived, and using a genetic algorithm to derive signal strength attenuation characteristic values for the set of cells based at least partly on signal strength information for signal strength measurements obtained by wireless communication subscriber units within the wireless communication network. | 04-16-2015 |
20150105086 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERIVING CELL CHARACTERISTIC VALUES - A method of deriving cell characteristic values for cells within a wireless communication network. The method for determining a set of cells for which cell characteristic values are to be derived, and using a genetic algorithm to derive cell characteristic values for the set of cells based at least partly on measurement data obtained by wireless communication subscriber units within the wireless communication network. | 04-16-2015 |
20150189479 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DERIVING INDOOR/OUTDOOR CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION - A method and apparatus for deriving indoor/outdoor classification information for call data for a wireless communication network. The method comprises identifying a set of subscriber call data records relating to vehicular calls, deriving a physical channel measurement threshold value based at least partly on physical channel measurement values for the subscriber call data records identified as relating to vehicular calls, and classifying subscriber call data records for the wireless communication network as indoor subscriber call data records and outdoor subscriber call data records based at least partly on a comparison of physical channel measurement values for the subscriber call data records with the derived physical channel measurement threshold value. | 07-02-2015 |
Gareth Smith, Waterbeach GB
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20160048914 | TRADE SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS - Certain example embodiments relate to trade surveillance and monitoring systems and/or methods that take into account both subjective physical trader emotional attributes, and objective activity measures (e.g., trading activity, financial market activity, etc.). Detect scenarios (which may be thought of as logical sequences that define types or patterns used in detecting unwanted incidents) and context scenarios (which may be thought of as logical sequences that help provide additional context in the investigation stage of an incident) may be defined to take into account such information and be used in these and/or regards. | 02-18-2016 |
20160057639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING REAL-TIME SERVICE FOR A MOBILE WIRELESS DEVICE - A method and system is disclosed for providing continued of streaming content to a mobile device in a distributed wireless network. This includes receiving user location data; receiving user movement history data; receiving user profile data; determining a predicted coverage area based on the user location data and at least one of: the user movement history data and the user profile data; receiving static coverage data for the predicted coverage area; receiving dynamic signal data for the predicted coverage area; determining a predicted probability of network failure in the predicted coverage area based on the static coverage data and the dynamic signal data; determining if the predicted probability exceeds a set threshold value; retrieving desirable data for the predicted coverage area if the predicted probability exceeds a threshold; and storing the desirable data in a computer memory in the mobile device if the predicted probability exceeds the threshold. | 02-25-2016 |
Gareth Thomas, Whitley GB
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20160102734 | TRANSMISSION - A constant mesh gearbox has five parallel rotational axes. The input and output axes are not aligned. Some torque paths are via a sleeve rotatable on a shaft on one of said axes. Up to eight forward speeds are disclosed, with two very low ratios suitable for non-highway travel. The transmission is suitable for two and four wheel drive. | 04-14-2016 |
Gareth Thomas, Christchurch GB
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20100130982 | Adjustable excision device for bones - The present invention provides a device for segmenting a bone. The bone is segmented in two cuts i.e. an initial cut and a final cut. While segmenting the bone, the device is clamped to the bone directly or with the help of a block attached to the bone. An initial cut is taken after the clamping is performed. An upper part of the device is then moved to a predetermined length and the final cut is taken. Thus, the device enables an accurate length of cut to be taken while segmenting the bone. The device also enables varied length of cuts to be taken while segmenting the bone. | 05-27-2010 |
Gareth Towlson, Great Barrow GB
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20130067746 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING A SLEEVE FROM A BORE - A method of removing a metal sleeve from a bore formed in one or more elements is disclosed. The sleeve may be a cold-expanded sleeve secured within the bore by means of an interference fit. The method includes removing material from the internal surface of the sleeve by means of cutting along a line to a depth less than the thickness of the sleeve, and subsequently urging the sleeve from the bore. | 03-21-2013 |
Gareth Williams, Edinburgh GB
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20150161636 | METHOD AND SERVER FOR PROVIDING A SET OF PRICE ESTIMATES, SUCH AS AIR FARE PRICE ESTIMATES - The field of the invention relates to methods, servers and computer program products for providing a set of prices. A computer server receives a request for a price for goods or services, such as airfares, together with parameters defining those goods or services, for example: activity type, such as airfare, hotel booking, train fare; date range; destination; origin; desired weather conditions; star ratings; keywords; any other user defined preference. One or more processors programmed with software then infer, estimate or predict estimated prices from an incomplete historical price dataset by analysing patterns in that dataset and provide the price estimates to an end-user computing device, such as a personal computer, smartphone or tablet. | 06-11-2015 |
Gareth Williams, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130176209 | INTEGRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLES AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTS - Described herein are integration systems and methods for providing a cohesive user experience within an environment of a plurality of products. An exemplary integration system may comprise a gateway for bidirectional communication with the products. The integration system may also comprise a central or remote database defining the user interface design for a plurality of products, and a database that provides new features for a plurality of extensible products. An input to an interaction point on a first of the products may be transmitted to the gateway, which may interpret the input and transmit output instructions to the first product or to another product in the environment. Audio, visual, and tactile inputs and outputs may be provided through the gateway. In some embodiments, the database may provide a user interface skin or theme to the products, so that a standard look and feel is provided across the plurality of products. | 07-11-2013 |
20140196024 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FIRMWARE DISTRIBUTION AND UPDATE OVER REMOTE APPLICATION - Described herein are firmware update systems and methods for providing a update/upgrade path for a plurality of products. An exemplary firmware update system may comprise Application Store providing applications to commonly available consumer devices like cell phones, tables and/or laptops, whose application provides a method of carrying with it a payload of firmware that can be distributed to a plurality of products. An exemplary integration system may or may not also comprise a central or remote database that tracks and manages the status of the Target Devices. An exemplary integration system may or may not also comprise a Target Device that can in turn communicate with other Target Devices within its realm of communication to provide a firmware update to these Secondary Target Devices. | 07-10-2014 |
Gareth Williams, Kirkbymoorside York GB
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20110104375 | Biocide composition comprising pyrithione and pyrrole derivatives - The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content. | 05-05-2011 |
20110143153 | Biocide composition comprising pyrithione and pyrrole derivatives - The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144232 | Biocide composition comprising pyrithione and pyrrole derivatives - The present invention is directed to a biocidal composition comprising a blend of one or more pyrithione compounds, and one or more pyrrole compounds of Formula I wherein said biocidal composition is copper free or low copper content. | 06-16-2011 |
Gareth Williams, Orange, CA US
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20140298169 | TRIP PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary method includes a computer-implemented trip playlist management system receiving data representative of a travel itinerary for a trip and generating, based on the data representative of the travel itinerary, a recommended trip playlist for the trip, the recommended trip playlist comprising a set of one or more media programs selected and arranged relative to a timeline for the trip. In certain examples, the computer-implemented trip playlist management system provides a trip playlist graphical user interface for display, the trip playlist graphical user interface comprising a visual representation of the recommended trip playlist. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
20140333664 | VENDING KIOSK USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary method includes a computer-implemented vending kiosk user interface system 1) receiving a camera image captured by a mobile device, the camera image including a visual representation of a vending kiosk located within a vicinity of the mobile device, 2) detecting the visual representation of the vending kiosk within the camera image, 3) generating, based on the detecting of the visual representation of the vending kiosk within the camera image, an augmented reality image that includes a combination of camera image content included in the camera image and virtual content associated with a vending service, and 4) directing the mobile device to display the augmented reality image. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
Gareth Wilson, Cheshire GB
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20160082350 | VIDEOGAME SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT ENABLES CHARACTERS TO EARN VIRTUAL FANS BY COMPLETING SECONDARY OBJECTIVES - A videogame may be provided to one or more users in which characters controlled by users earn fans that impact the videogame similarly to fans in real life. For example, a character may earn virtual currency, be invited to participate in events and/or teams, obtain sponsorships, and/or experience other impacts associated with fanbase size. The videogame may include one or more primary objectives presented to the user. The performance of the primary objectives by the user may impact the progression of a character being controlled by the user through the videogame. The videogame may further include provide one or more fan objectives within the game which can be performed by the character being controlled by the user to earn fans to be included within a fanbase associated with the character in the game | 03-24-2016 |
Gareth Winckle, Alpes-Cote D'Azur FR
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20130005816 | TRANSDERMAL COMPOSITIONS OF IBUPROFEN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A transdermal composition comprising ibuprofen or salts thereof and a gelling agent which can be used for the treatment of such disorders as pain, inflammation, arthritis, muscle spasm and associated symptoms in humans and animals. | 01-03-2013 |
Gareth Winckle, Biot FR
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20150374679 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES OF THE NAIL - Methods and compositions for treating disorders of the nail and nail bed. Such compositions contain a vehicle in which all components of the composition are dissolved, suspended, dispersed, or emulsified, a non-volatile solvent, a wetting agent, and a pharmaceutically active ingredient that is soluble in the non-volatile solvent and/or a mixture of the vehicle and the non-volatile solvent, and which composition is effective in treating a disorder of the nail or nail bed. | 12-31-2015 |
Gareth Winckle, Petaluma, CA US
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20090175810 | Compositions and methods for treating diseases of the nail - Methods and compositions for treating disorders of the nail and nail bed. Such compositions contain a vehicle in which all components of the composition are dissolved, suspended, dispersed, or emulsified, a non-volatile solvent, a wetting agent, and a pharmaceutically active ingredient that is soluble in the non-volatile solvent and/or a mixture of the vehicle and the non-volatile solvent, and which composition is effective in treating a disorder of the nail or nail bed. | 07-09-2009 |
20120010246 | Compositions and methods for treating diseases of the nail - Methods and compositions for treating disorders of the nail and nail bed. Such compositions contain a vehicle in which all components of the composition are dissolved, suspended, dispersed, or emulsified, a non-volatile solvent, a wetting agent, and a pharmaceutically active ingredient that is soluble in the non-volatile solvent and/or a mixture of the vehicle and the non-volatile solvent, which composition has a surface tension of 40 dynes/cm or less and has continuing spreadability, and which composition is effective in treating a disorder of the nail or nail bed. | 01-12-2012 |
20150073020 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES OF THE NAIL - Methods and compositions for treating disorders of the nail and nail bed. Such compositions contain a vehicle in which all components of the composition are dissolved, suspended, dispersed, or emulsified, a non-volatile solvent, a wetting agent, and a pharmaceutically active ingredient that is soluble in the non-volatile solvent and/or a mixture of the vehicle and the non-volatile solvent, which composition has a surface tension of 40 dynes/cm or less and has continuing spreadability, and which composition is effective in treating a disorder of the nail or nail bed. | 03-12-2015 |
Gareth Wynn-Jones, Birmingham West Midlands GB
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20140060390 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING PORTLAND CEMENT FOR USE IN VERTEBROPLASTY - A vertebroplastic cementitious composition includes a solid phase including Portland cement and a biocompatible additive which is a plasticizer and a hardening accelerant, wherein the amount of additive is between about 1% and about 15% by weight relative to the Portland cement; and an aqueous liquid phase, wherein the ratio of the solid phase to the liquid phase is between about 3 g/ml and about 6 g/ml. Methods of forming such compositions, treatment methods using such compositions and cementitious implants including such compositions are also described. | 03-06-2014 |