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Adrien Bain, London GB
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20130207373 | BOOK FOR AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS - A book for use with augmented reality applications includes a plurality of stiff leaves, each side of which forms a page of the book. On each page a respective fiduciary marker is positioned substantially in the middle of the page. Each fiduciary marker comprises a different respective asymmetric pattern capable of indicating the scale and orientation of the book to an augmented reality application and of indicating the respective page, and a non-alphanumeric pattern positioned closer to an outside edge of the page of the book than the fiduciary marker. The non-alphanumeric pattern on a respective page is capable of indicating at least the opposing page pair comprising the respective page on which the non-alphanumeric pattern is positioned, when used in conjunction with the scale and orientation of the book as indicated by a fiduciary marker on a different page to that of the respective non-alphanumeric pattern. | 08-15-2013 |
20130208006 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMAGE AUGMENTATION - A book for use in an augmented reality system includes first and second pages. The first page is on a first leaf of the book and includes a first fiduciary marker for indicating the orientation of the book to a recognition system. The second page is on a second leaf of the book and includes a second fiduciary marker for indicating the orientation of the book to the recognition system and also page marker for indicating the page number of the second page to the recognition system. The page marker orientation is ambiguous without reference to a fiduciary marker. The page marker is positioned on the second page closer to an edge of the page than the second fiduciary marker to become visible to the recognition system before the second fiduciary marker, as the book is turned to the second page | 08-15-2013 |
20130301878 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BOOK LEAF TRACKING - A method of book leaf tracking comprises receiving a video image comprising a book, estimating the current position and orientation of the book within the video image in response to a fiduciary marker of the book visible in the image,estimating the visibility of one or more predetermined features of the book, calculating a range of leaf turning angles that is consistent with the detected visibility of the or each predetermined feature of the book for the estimated current position and orientation of the book, and estimating the angle of a turning leaf of the book responsive to the calculated range. | 11-14-2013 |
20130321464 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF AUGMENTING VIDEO - A method of generating an internally consistent model of the state of a book captured in a video image is provided. The method comprises obtaining a plurality of pieces of evidence relating to the state of a corresponding plurality of aspects of the book in the video image, associating a quality score with each piece of evidence, generating an initial model of the state of the book wherein the state of the book is constrained by physical properties of the book and at least the highest scoring piece of evidence, and sequentially constraining the model in response to one or more successive pieces of evidence whose scores meet a respective predetermined first threshold value. | 12-05-2013 |
20140002497 | AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Allen I. Bain, Vancouver CA
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20100029639 | ION CHANNEL MODULATING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Ion channel modulating compounds are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the treatment of arrhythmia and the production of analgesia and local anesthesia. | 02-04-2010 |
20110207730 | ION CHANNEL MODULATING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Ion channel modulating compounds are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the treatment of arrhythmia and the production of analgesia and local anesthesia. | 08-25-2011 |
Andrew David Bain, Limerick IE
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20110101423 | JUNCTION FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A field effect transistor having a drain, a gate and a source, where the drain and source are formed by semiconductor regions of a first type, and in which a further doped region is provided intermediate the gate and the drain. Field gradients around the drain are thereby reduced. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101424 | JUNCTION FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A junction field effect transistor having a drain and a source, each defined by regions of a first type of semiconductor interconnected by a channel, and in which a dopant profile at a side of the drain facing the channel is modified so as to provide a region of reduced doping compared to a body region of the drain. The region of reduced doping and the body region can be defined by the same mask and doping step, but the mask is shaped to provide a lesser amount and thus less depth of doping for the region of reduced doping. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101444 | ELECTROSTATIC PROTECTION DEVICE - An apparatus including an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device comprising a semiconductor having first, second and third regions arranged to form a transistor, wherein the first region is doped with a first impurity of a first conductivity type and is separated from the second region which is doped with a second impurity of a second conductivity type opposite the first type, and wherein a dimensional constraint of the regions defines an operational threshold of the ESD protection device. In one example, the separation between a collector and an emitter of a bipolar transistor defines a trigger voltage to cause the electrostatic discharge protection device to become conducting. In another example, a width of a bipolar transistor base controls a holding voltage of the electrostatic discharge protection device. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101486 | BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR - A bipolar transistor comprising an emitter region, a base region and a collector region, and a guard region spaced from and surrounding the base. The guard region can be formed in the same steps that form the base, and can serve to spread out the depletion layer in operation. | 05-05-2011 |
20110101500 | JUNCTION FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A bipolar transistor, comprising a collector, a base and an emitter, in which the collector comprises a relatively heavily doped region, and a relatively lightly doped region adjacent the base, and in which the relatively heavily doped region is substantially omitted from an intrinsic region of the transistor. | 05-05-2011 |
20120028432 | METHODS OF FORMING A BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR - A bipolar transistor, comprising a collector, a base and an emitter, in which the collector comprises a relatively heavily doped region, and a relatively lightly doped region adjacent the base, and in which the relatively heavily doped region is substantially omitted from an intrinsic region of the transistor. | 02-02-2012 |
20120112307 | BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR WITH GUARD REGION - A bipolar transistor comprising an emitter region, a base region and a collector region, and a guard region spaced from and surrounding the base. The guard region can be formed in the same steps that form the base, and can serve to spread out the depletion layer in operation. | 05-10-2012 |
20120217551 | JUNCTION FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR WITH REGION OF REDUCED DOPING - A junction field effect transistor having a drain and a source, each defined by regions of a first type of semiconductor interconnected by a channel, and in which a dopant profile at a side of the drain facing the channel is modified so as to provide a region of reduced doping compared to a body region of the drain. The region of reduced doping and the body region can be defined by the same mask and doping step, but the mask is shaped to provide a lesser amount and thus less depth of doping for the region of reduced doping. | 08-30-2012 |
Andrew David Bain, Adare IE
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20080202209 | Sensor - The invention provides a sensor including a first sensor element formed in a first substrate and at least one optical element formed in a second substrate, the first and second substrates being configured relative to one another such that the second substrate forms a cap over the first sensor element. The cap includes a diffractive optical element and an aperture stop which collectively determine the wavelength of incident radiation that is allowed through the cap and onto the at least one optical element. | 08-28-2008 |
Audrey Patricia Bain, Western Australia AU
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20080317570 | Container Loading Apparatus - A container loading apparatus for a truck ( | 12-25-2008 |
Brenden Jeffery Bain, Sydney AU
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20140236843 | WORKFLOW SHARING - Individuals are provided with a mechanism for sharing their team's workflow with other teams in their organization on different instances in an enterprise or network, or with external parties in other organizations via a workflow marketplace. In this way, individuals can easily use workflows that other people have published, or move a workflow from staging to production in their own organization. | 08-21-2014 |
Colin David Bain, Durham GB
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20100258964 | Droplet Formation - A technique for shaping droplets is disclosed. Multiple optical traps, or at least one variable geometry trap, are used to deform a droplet. The surface tension of the droplet is lowered to be comparable with the force which can be applied using the optical traps, for example by using a surfactant such as Aerosol OT, with heptane droplets in a solution of sodium chloride. Solidification of deformed droplets can be achieved using polymerization. | 10-14-2010 |
20160032909 | LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICES AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a method of dispensing liquid, and a liquid dispensing device. The method and device include a controller having a multi-phase droplet ejection cycle stored thereon. The multiphase droplet ejection cycle dispenses the droplet in two stages. Advantageously, this provides highly accurate droplets of very small volumes without the formation of satellite droplets. | 02-04-2016 |
David Francis Bain, Ottawa CA
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20090314843 | DATA STORAGE CARD AND INSERT STRUCTURE - A data storage card has an optical data storage region and a magnetic data storage region, and is adapted to cooperatively engage both a drive mechanism of a magnetic stripe reader and a rotatable drive mechanism of an optical data reader. An exemplary embodiment of the card includes a card body defining first and second opposed generally planar surfaces, with an aperture formed in the card body. An annular optical data region centered on the aperture is disposed on one of the first and second surfaces of the card body. At least one magnetic linear data region is disposed on at least one of the first and second surfaces. The card includes an insert structure disposed in the aperture, and configured to engage with the rotatable drive mechanism of the optical data reader in an optical data reading mode, and to engage rollers of the magnetic stripe reader in a magnetic data reading mode. In an exemplary embodiment, the insert structure is a unitary structure fabricated of an elastic material. | 12-24-2009 |
David John Bain, Auckland NZ
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20130131580 | RELATING TO SYSTEMS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - This invention relates to a surgical smoke evacuation system for use in removing gases and smoke created in surgical procedures from within an insufflated surgical cavity. Such a system comprises a discharge assembly adapted to form a gases path, and having an end which in use is located within said surgical cavity so that gases and/or surgical smoke inside said cavity can pass out of said cavity and through said discharge assembly along said gases path, a flexible discharge limb having an operational site end and an outlet end, and a self-supporting wall defining a gases flow passage between said operational site end and said outlet end, in use said open operational site end sealingly connected to said discharge assembly so that said gases and/or surgical smoke can pass out of said discharge assembly and into said discharge limb, a filter connected in use to the outlet end of the discharge limb, at least part of said wall of the discharge limb formed from a breathable material, said breathable material allowing the passage of water vapour through the wall of the discharge limb without allowing the passage of liquid water or surgical smoke or other gases. | 05-23-2013 |
David M. Bain, Ashburton AU
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20160116905 | Systems and Methods For Machining To Nominal Geometry Using Local Features - Systems and methods for retuning a surface to a nominal geometry using local reference points are disclosed. The system can include an imaging device for detecting the location of local features on an object. The system can use the location of local features, as opposed to an absolute reference frame, to determine one or more reference areas and one or more surface defects on an object. The system can then determine a nominal geometry for the surface (i.e., a surface that is substantially free of surface defects) and calculate the tool path necessary to create a nominal geometry. The system can machine the surface and, in some cases, rescan the surface to ensure the operation has machined the part to the nominal geometry. | 04-28-2016 |
David Michael Bain, Glen Iris AU
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20140172152 | Method and Apparatus for Customizing Tool Paths - A method and apparatus for customizing tool paths. A reference tool path is identified for a tool based on an expected shape for a surface of an object. Offset data is generated for a plurality of sample points identified for use in evaluating the surface of the object. The offset data identifies a difference between the expected shape for the surface of the object and an actual shape of the surface of the object. The reference tool path is modified using the offset data to form a modified tool path for the tool. | 06-19-2014 |
David Michael Bain, Ashburton AU
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20160075020 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSPECTING AN OBJECT - A system includes a robotic device for moving an inspection tool, a scanner coupleable to the robotic device such that the robotic device is configured to automatically move the scanner to collect data associated with a surface of the object, and a computer system configured to determine a surface profile associated with the surface of the object based on the data, and generate a tool path for inspecting the object using the inspection tool based on the surface profile. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075028 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF REPAIRING A STRUCTURE - A method of repairing a structure is provided. The method includes inspecting the structure with a robotic device to identify a structural defect in the structure, generating a tool path for repairing the structural defect, and transmitting the tool path to the robotic device from a location remote from the robotic device. | 03-17-2016 |
Duncan Bain, Herts GB
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20150176047 | CUSHIONING DEVICE INSPECTION SYSTEM, A SAMPLING DEVICE FOR INSPECTION OF A CUSHIONING DEVICE AND A CUSHIONING DEVICE INSPECTION METHOD - The invention provides a system for checking the interior of hermetically sealed cushioning devices for contamination, comprising a hermetically sealed cushioning device ( | 06-25-2015 |
Duncan Bain, Kings Langley GB
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20090062693 | System for determining individual user anthropometric characteristics related to mattress preference - A measuring device to aid mattress selection has an upstanding frame with a plurality of vertically space-apart horizontal illuminated strips. A camera mounted in front of the frame takes front view and side view images of a person standing in front of the illuminated strips. These images are delivered to an associated computer having means to determine the body mass distribution and the spine curvature of the person based on the images of the strips taken by the camera and in particular based on those portions of the image of the illuminated strips blocked by the person standing in front of the illuminated strips. This information can then be used to aid in appropriate mattress selection for the person. | 03-05-2009 |
20110009776 | System for Determining Individual User Anthropometric Characteristics Related to Mattress Preference - A measuring device to aid mattress selection has an upstanding frame with a plurality of vertically space-apart horizontal illuminated strips. A camera mounted in front of the frame takes front view and side view images of a person standing in front of the illuminated strips. These images are delivered to an associated computer having means to determine the body mass distribution and the spine curvature of the person based on the images of the strips taken by the camera and in particular based on those portions of the image of the illuminated strips blocked by the person standing in front of the illuminated strips. This information can then be used to aid in appropriate mattress selection for the person. | 01-13-2011 |
20120266753 | HYGIENIC BEDDING INCLUDING MICROBIAL DETECTION VALVES AND INFECTION CONTROLS CUSHIONING AND/OR BEDDING DEVICES COMPRISING SAID MICROBIAL DETECTION VALVES - The present invention relates to microbial detection valves and particularly, unidirectional valves which include means for detecting the presence of microbes. The present invention also relates to infection control cushioning and/or bedding including said microbial detection valves. In another aspect, the present invention concerns improvements in and relating to hygienic bedding and particularly in and relating to hygienic bedding covers. The present invention has the advantage that it provides a one-way valve incorporated into the pillow cover as well as a microbial filter membrane, to allow air to exhaust quickly from the pillow through the valve, bypassing the membrane. Air re-entering the pillow may only pass through the microbial filter membrane. Thus, air re-entering the pillow does so at slower speed, but has the advantage that forcing the re-entering air to pass through the micorbial filter allows only sterile air to enter the pillow. The present invention also provides a means for sealing hygienic bedding such as a mattress in a waterproof covering while enabling visual inspection. | 10-25-2012 |
20130158624 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT - The present invention describes the use of transcutaneous electrical stimulation of a nerve emanating from the sacral plexus for the treatment or alleviation of incontinence. In preferred embodiments, the lateral popliteal nerve is stimulated in the region of the popliteal fossa. The stimulation is noninvasive. | 06-20-2013 |
20140058242 | NERVE LOCATOR - A device for identifying appropriate nerve stimulation points on a patient is described, for use with an electrical stimulation device. In a first embodiment, the device includes electrodes located on a flexible substrate, a conductive gel layer overlying the electrodes, and a partially conductive removable cover overlying the gel layer. The device may be operated initially with the cover in place to allow reduced stimulation to identify a suitable nerve stimulation point. The cover may then be removed, and the device operated at the identified point. The cover may include perforations allowing the gel to contact the patient; or may be a sacrificial gel layer. | 02-27-2014 |
20150029189 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL MATTRESS CHARACTERISTICS FOR INDIVIDUALS - The present invention is related to a system for determining an optimal mattress type for an individual, the system comprising a body shape measurement assembly and an optimal mattress type determination means. The body shape measurement assembly comprising a plurality of reference measurement lines ( | 01-29-2015 |
20150182746 | DEVICE FOR INCREASING MICROCIRCULATION - A method and device for increasing microcirculation in the lower limb are described. The device includes a means for immobilising the limb, for example a plaster cast, and an electrical stimulation device, which applies electrical stimulation to opposed leg muscles such that antagonistic and agonistic muscle groups contract near simultaneously, resulting in near isometric contraction. The combination of this contraction and the leg restraint have been found to markedly increase blood circulation and in particular microcirculation in the limb. | 07-02-2015 |
20150196132 | MATTRESS CATEGORISATION TOOL - The present invention is directed to a mattress measurement tool ( | 07-16-2015 |
20150202427 | DEVICE FOR AUGMENTING BLOOD FLOW, TISSUE PERFUSION AND FLUID DISTRIBUTION BY NEUROMUSCULAR STIMULATION IN HORSES AND OTHER NON-HUMAN MAMMALS - The invention relates to a method and device for neuromuscular stimulation of one or more muscles, or muscle groups, with one or more beneficial effects selected from increasing arterial, venous and capillary blood flow, increasing flux of interstitial fluid and lymphatic drainage, increasing tissue oxygenation, enhancing heat distribution, enhancing the distribution of pharmaceutical products, and enhancing performance and recovery from exertion in horses. | 07-23-2015 |
Duncan Shirreffs Bain, Stanmore GB
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20120041513 | Device - The present invention provides a method and device for reduction of or treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the method comprising causing isometric stimulation of the leg muscles to promote blood flow. Other embodiments provide treatment for other circulatory disorders of the lower limbs and/or the systemic circulation. | 02-16-2012 |
Eilat Bain, Rehovot IL
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20120058156 | ACTIVATED LEUKOCYTE COMPOSITION AND USES FOR WOUND HEALING - Disclosed are therapeutic, blood-derived activated leukocyte compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using the compositions to repair or promote the prevention and healing of wounds. | 03-08-2012 |
20130071465 | ACTIVATED LEUKOCYTE COMPOSITION AND USES FOR WOUND HEALING - Disclosed are therapeutic, blood-derived activated leukocyte compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using the compositions to repair or promote the prevention and healing of wounds. | 03-21-2013 |
20130224148 | ACTIVATED LEUKOCYTE CONDITIONED SUPERNATANT AND USES FOR WOUND HEALING - Disclosed are therapeutic, activated leukocyte conditioned supernatants, methods of making them, and methods of using the conditioned supernatants to repair or promote healing of wounds. | 08-29-2013 |
20140004091 | Activated Leukocyte Composition and Uses For Wound Healing | 01-02-2014 |
20150352151 | ACTIVATED LEUKOCYTE COMPOSITION AND USES FOR WOUND HEALING - Disclosed are therapeutic, blood-derived activated leukocyte compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using the compositions to repair or promote the prevention and healing of wounds. | 12-10-2015 |
20160089420 | ACTIVATED LEUKOCYTE CONDITIONED SUPERNATANT AND USES FOR WOUND HEALING - Disclosed are therapeutic, activated leukocyte conditioned supernatants, methods of making them, and methods of using the conditioned supernatants to repair or promote healing of wounds. | 03-31-2016 |
Euan Bain, Aberdeen GB
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20130228522 | ARSENIC REMOVAL SYSTEM - A system is provided for removing arsenic from water to safe levels at or below the EPA standards. The system is a hybrid spouted vessel/fixed bed filter system that significantly enhances/improves arsenic removal for drinking water using zero-valent iron (ZVI) particles. Movement of the circulating, iron-containing particles in a dense moving bed that forms on the spouted vessel bottom creates an abrasive “self-polishing” action among them that continuously generates colloidal iron corrosion products. This material then circulates with the water in the vessel and is removed and concentrated in a fixed bed filter. The colloidal material captured and immobilized in the filter has been shown to remove arsenic from contaminated water at very rapid rates. | 09-05-2013 |
Fraser Angus Bain, Glasgow - Lanarkshire GB
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20140332349 | INTRODUCTION OR WITHDRAWAL OF AN ELONGATE MEMBER TO OR FROM A FREE BODY - Introduction or Withdrawal of an Elongate Member to or from a Free Body | 11-13-2014 |
Gordon Andrew Bain, Rothesay GB
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20140103706 | POWER LINE COMMUNICATION (PLC) COUPLING THROUGH AN EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY - Systems and methods according to aspects of the subject technology provide for power line communication (PLC) coupling through two-wire and three-wire external power supplies. In some aspects of the subject technology, a three-wire solution is provided that allows the transfer of direct current (DC) power signals, differential PLC signals, and a zero-cross signal between an external power supply and a PLC device using three wires. This may be accomplished by multiplexing two signals on two of the three wires. In some aspects of the subject technology, a two-wire solution is provided that allows the transfer of DC power signals, differential PLC signals, and a zero-cross signal between an external power supply and a PLC device using two wires. This may be accomplished by multiplexing two signals on one of the wires and three signals on the other wire. | 04-17-2014 |
Henry Bain, Coventry Warwickshire GB
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20110169297 | VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEMS - A vehicle door system comprises: a door ( | 07-14-2011 |
Ian William Bain, Livingston GB
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20120314207 | Authentication Apparatus and Methods - Authentication apparatus ( | 12-13-2012 |
20130280506 | AUTHENTICATION OF ARTICLES - Authentication apparatus ( | 10-24-2013 |
James Bain, Angus GB
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20080236841 | Downhole Swivel Sub - A swivel sub for connection in a work string between a workstring and a downhole apparatus is disclosed. The sub has a first substantially cylindrical body, including a sleeve portion having one or more teeth and a second substantially cylindrical body being partially located within the sleeve portion. The bodies are arranged to rotate relative to each other. A sliding sleeve, having one or more teeth arranged mutually engage with the first teeth is axially moveable between disengaged and engaged positions, in one embodiment by a pressure differential being created in the sub. Methods of running the tool are described, with particular application to setting and hanging of liners and screens. The invention also offers advantages for drilling applications. | 10-02-2008 |
20120234559 | DOWNHOLE SWIVEL SUB - The present invention provides a swivel sub for connection in a work string between a workstring and a downhole apparatus. The swivel sub includes a first substantially cylindrical body, including a sleeve portion having one or more teeth and a second substantially cylindrical body being partially located within the sleeve portion. The bodies are arranged to rotate relative to each other. The swivel sub also includes a sliding sleeve, having one or more teeth arranged mutually engage with the first teeth is axially moveable between disengaged and engaged positions, in one embodiment by a pressure differential being created in the sub. Further, the present invention provides methods for of running the tool, with particular application to setting and hanging of liners and screens. | 09-20-2012 |
James Bain, Montrose GB
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20120279709 | EXPANDABLE DOWNHOLE CASING COUPLING LOCATOR TOOL - A downhole locator apparatus, including a tool body having a central axis defined therethrough, and at least one locator lug radially expandable from the tool body, in which the at least one locator lug is configured to be received in an annular groove formed in an inner surface of a casing string, in which the at least one locator lug is configured to move radially between a retracted position and an expanded position. | 11-08-2012 |
James Bain, Inverbervie Montrose Angus GB
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20080236813 | Shoe - A tubing shoe ( | 10-02-2008 |
Jerald Bain, Toronto CA
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20100163792 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING FERTILIZED EGG COMPONENTS - The invention relates to processes for preparing fertilized egg components using freeze-drying and/or extraction methods. | 07-01-2010 |
20110020466 | FERTILIZED EGG ISOLATE AND USE THEREOF - Fertilized egg isolate, methods for preparing the fertilized egg isolate and uses thereof for treating mental health disorders and disease or conditions mediated by or associated with one or more glutamate receptors or by the neurokinin 2 (NK2) receptor. | 01-27-2011 |
20120190743 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING DISORDERS OR DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH NEUROKININ 2 RECEPTOR ACTIVITY - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating a disorder or disease associated with neurokinin 2 (NK | 07-26-2012 |
John Laurence Bain, Western Australia AU
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20080317570 | Container Loading Apparatus - A container loading apparatus for a truck ( | 12-25-2008 |
Murray Bain, Greater London GB
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20140219980 | TREATMENT FOR MITOCHONDRIAL NEUROGASTROINTESTINAL ENCEPHALOMYOPATHY (MNGIE) - The invention provides a method of treating mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) in a patient, comprising administering to the patient autologous erythrocytes that contain thymidine phosphorylase and are free of animal proteins other than proteins derived from the patient. The erythrocytes generally contain a low amount of endotoxin. | 08-07-2014 |
Nicholas Bain, Sydney AU
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20120138267 | Release Of Stored Heat Energy To Do Useful Work - This invention concerns the release of stored heat energy to do useful work. In particular it concerns a method for the release of stored heat energy to do useful work, and in further aspects it concerns other methods, apparatus and systems. In a first aspect, the invention is a method for releasing stored heat energy to do useful work. The method comprising: Storing heat energy in a heat storage medium. Arranging a surface of the heat storage medium and a surface of a heat collecting element of a heat consuming engine or process, such that a surface of the heat collecting element is in proximity to, in contact with or embedded in a surface of the heat storage medium. Then, transferring stored heat energy from the surface of the heat storage medium to the surface of the heat collecting element. | 06-07-2012 |
Nicholas Jordan Bain, Sydney AU
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20150082792 | SOLAR AND RENEWABLE/WASTE ENERGY POWERED TURBINE WITH TWO STAGE HEATING AND GRAPHITE BODY HEAT EXCHANGER - A turbine driven from renewable or waste energy sources has a working fluid in a two stage heating process using a first heating apparatus using a renewable or waste energy source and a second heating apparatus comprising a graphite body containing an embedded heat exchanger heated by concentrated solar energy where the graphite body releases stored heat to heat the working fluid to provide a continuous stream of the working fluid heated to a working temperature for input to the turbine. A relationship exists between an outer surface area of the embedded heat exchanger tube and a mass of graphite in the graphite body whereby there is from 0.60 m | 03-26-2015 |
20150122244 | SOLAR ENERGY RECEIVER - A solar energy receiver comprises a panel, having a graphite core, a substantially gas tight housing encasing the graphite core, a heat exchanger comprising heat exchanger tubing, a heat exchanger inlet and a heat exchanger outlet. The heat exchanger tubing is at least partially embedded in the graphite core, and the heat exchanger inlet and the heat exchanger outlet extend through the housing. The housing is sealed around the heat exchanger inlet and the heat exchanger outlet. A method of manufacturing a solar energy receiver comprises: a) fabricating the heat exchanger in a serpentine coil shape; b) inserting grooved planks of graphite between individual coils of the heat exchanger to form the graphite core such that the coils are encompassed in the grooves; c) inserting the graphite and heat exchanger into the housing; and d) sealing the housing and sealing openings around the inlet and outlet where they pass through the housing. | 05-07-2015 |
Peter D. Bain, Ottawa CA
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20120016855 | INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION USING A SINGLE SEMAPHORE - A method to enable communication between software processes includes initiating a plurality of processes, the processes including both attachment processes and target processes. A single semaphore is created and initialized for use by the plurality of processes such that each of the target processes wait on the semaphore. An attachment process writes a message file, identifying a specific target process, to a location accessible by the target processes. The attachment process then increments the semaphore by the number of target processes, thereby unblocking the target processes and allowing them to check the message file. When the specific target process determines that the message file is intended for that target, a connection is established between the attachment process and the specific target process. The attachment process then decrements the semaphore to zero to block the target processes. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also disclosed herein. | 01-19-2012 |
20120185875 | INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION USING A SINGLE SEMAPHORE - A method to enable communication between software processes includes initiating a plurality of processes, the processes including both attachment processes and target processes. A single semaphore is created and initialized for use by the plurality of processes such that each of the target processes wait on the semaphore. An attachment process writes a message file, identifying a specific target process, to a location accessible by the target processes. The attachment process then increments the semaphore by the number of target processes, thereby unblocking the target processes and allowing them to check the message file. When the specific target process determines that the message file is intended for that target, a connection is established between the attachment process and the specific target process. The attachment process then decrements the semaphore to zero to block the target processes. A corresponding computer program product and apparatus are also disclosed herein. | 07-19-2012 |
20140009314 | EFFICIENT STRING HASH COMPUTATION - A method for efficiently computing a hash value for a string is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes receiving an original string comprising multiple characters. The method computes an original hash value for the original string. The method produces an updated string by performing at least one of the following updates on the original string: adding leading/trailing characters to the original string; removing leading/trailing characters from the original string, and modifying characters of the original string while preserving the length of the original string. The method then computes an updated hash value for the updated string by performing at least one operation on the original hash value, wherein the at least one operation takes into account the updates that were made to the original string. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 01-09-2014 |
Peter Douglas Bain, Ottawa CA
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20140012829 | EFFICIENT STRING HASH COMPUTATION - A method for efficiently computing a hash value for a string is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes receiving an original string comprising multiple characters. The method computes an original hash value for the original string. The method produces an updated string by performing at least one of the following updates on the original string: adding leading/trailing characters to the original string; removing leading/trailing characters from the original string, and modifying characters of the original string while preserving the length of the original string. The method then computes an updated hash value for the updated string by performing at least one operation on the original hash value, wherein the at least one operation takes into account the updates that were made to the original string. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also disclosed. | 01-09-2014 |
Robert Bain, Aberdeen GB
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20120160329 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FLUIDS - A method and apparatus for monitoring a fluid that is to be transported through a fluid conduit within a hydrocarbon exploration and production installation is described. A monitoring zone is established upstream of the fluid conduit configured such the fluid supply to the fluid conduit is introduced via the monitoring zone. The fluid supply within the monitoring zone is monitored for the occurrence of events detrimental to the flow of the fluid supply through the fluid conduit. Monitoring the fluid supply prior to entering the fluid conduit allows for the early detection of an event detrimental to the flow of the fluid supply e.g. a chemical reaction indicative of corrosion of the fluid conduit or the formation of a potential blockage within the fluid conduit. In this way the risk of costly blockages or structural failure occurring within the fluid conduit is reduced. | 06-28-2012 |
Robert Bain, Aberdeenshire GB
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20140053874 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING FLUID CONDUITS - A method of cleaning a fluid conduit in a hydrocarbon production installation is described. The method comprises introducing a flexible hose into a fluid conduit system through a pressure control device, and running the flexible hose into a conduit to be cleaned while a fluid stream flows in the conduit. At least one substance is cleaned from the conduit by pumping a cleaning fluid into a bore of the flexible hose and expelling the cleaning fluid from the flexible hose into the conduit through at least one outlet in the flexible hose. The substance is carried the at least one substance in the fluid stream to a conduit outlet. | 02-27-2014 |
Robert Edward Shenton Bain, Bristol GB
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20150033834 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE QUALITY OF A FLUID SAMPLE - An apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample includes a chamber having an opening for receiving at least some of the fluid sample and a sealing element arranged to be movable to a sealing position. An insertion portion of the sealing element is received within an insertion space of the chamber to seal the opening One of the sealing element and container is arranged to define a displacement passage for enabling a portion of the fluid sample that is located within the insertion space to be displaced therefrom as the sealing element assumes the sealing position. | 02-05-2015 |
Robert E.s. Bain, Bristol GB
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20120115211 | Apparatus for Testing the Quality of a Fluid Sample - Apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample comprising a body defining an interior space including a primary chamber and one or more secondary chambers, the apparatus having a first configuration in which it is arranged to hold at least some of the fluid sample in the primary chamber and a second configuration in which it is arranged to isolate a first portion of the fluid sample within the one or more secondary chambers whilst retaining a second portion of the fluid sample in the primary chamber. | 05-10-2012 |
Roger Ernest Bain, Christchurch NZ
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20100080681 | METHOD OF ALIGNMENT AND TARGET INDICATOR - A target indicator for visual guidance of a container into secured engagement with a support surface by mating of at least one coupling. The coupling includes a support coupling fitting located on the support surface and a container coupling fitting located on the container. The target indicator includes an attachment at least partially formed with a high visibility exterior and configured to at least partially encircle a coupling fitting in use. | 04-01-2010 |
Russell Bain, Inverness GB
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20130199942 | ELECTROCHEMICAL-BASED ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH FILL-SPEED CONFIGURED REAGENT LAYER - An electrochemical-based analytical test strip (“EBAT”) for the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes an electrically insulating substrate layer with a distal end and a patterned conductor layer that is disposed over the electrically-insulating substrate layer and has a working electrode (“WE”) and a counter/reference electrode (“C/RE”). The EBAT also includes a patterned insulation layer with an electrode exposure window configured to expose a WE exposed portion and a C/RE exposed portion, an enzymatic reagent layer; and a patterned spacer layer. The patterned insulation layer and the patterned spacer layer define a sample receiving chamber with a sample-receiving opening (“SRO”) at the distal end of the electrically insulating substrate layer and that extends across the WE exposed portion and the C/RE exposed portion. Furthermore, the enzymatic reagent layer is disposed over the WE and C/RE exposed portions and extends no more than 400 μm toward the SRO. | 08-08-2013 |
20130228474 | CO-FACIAL ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH STACKED UNIDIRECTIONAL CONTACT PADS - An analytical test strip (“ATT”) for use with a test meter includes a first insulating layer, with a first insulating layer upper surface, and a first electrically conductive layer (“ECL”) disposed thereon. The first ECL includes a first electrode portion (“EP”) and an electrical contact pad in electrical communication with the first EP. The ATT also includes a patterned spacer layer disposed above the first ECL that includes (i) a distal portion defining a bodily fluid sample-receiving chamber therein that overlies the first EP and (ii) an insulating proximal portion with an upper surface having a second ECL disposed thereon. The second ECL includes an interlayer contact portion and an electrical contact pad. A third ECL of the ATT includes a second EP and a proximal portion that overlies the interlayer contact portion. The second EP is disposed overlying and exposed to the sample-receiving chamber in an opposing relationship to the first EP. | 09-05-2013 |
20150096906 | BIOSENSOR WITH BYPASS ELECTRODES - A test strip comprising two electrodes having conducting surfaces facing inwardly toward each other in a portion of the test strip adjacent a sample chamber. A pair of spacers are disposed, each adjacent one side of the sample chamber, between the electrodes. The electrodes bypass each other at a proximal end of the test strip away from the sample chamber so that the conducting surfaces face outwardly away from each other to form electrical contact areas of the test strip. | 04-09-2015 |
20150144507 | FOLDED BIOSENSOR - A test strip comprising two electrodes having conducting surfaces facing inwardly toward each other in a distal portion of the test strip adjacent a sample chamber. A pair of spacers are disposed, each adjacent one side of the sample chamber, between the electrodes. The electrodes each face in one direction at a proximal end of the test strip so that their conducting surfaces form electrical contacts of the test strip. | 05-28-2015 |
20160069832 | CO-FACIAL ANALYTICAL TEST STRIP WITH STACKED UNIDIRECTIONAL CONTACT PADS - An analytical test strip (“ATT”) for use with a test meter includes a first insulating layer, with a first insulating layer upper surface, and a first electrically conductive layer (“ECL”) disposed thereon. The first ECL includes a first electrode portion (“EP”) and an electrical contact pad in electrical communication with the first EP. The ATT also includes a patterned spacer layer disposed above the first ECL that includes (i) a distal portion defining a bodily fluid sample-receiving chamber therein that overlies the first EP and (ii) an insulating proximal portion with a second ECL disposed thereon. The second ECL includes an interlayer contact portion and an electrical contact pad. A third ECL of the ATT includes a second EP and a proximal portion that overlies the interlayer contact portion. The second EP is disposed overlying and exposed to the sample-receiving chamber in an opposing relationship to the first EP. | 03-10-2016 |
Simon Ian Bain, London GB
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20110055191 | IMPROVED SEARCH ENGINE - A search engine for generating an improved search query, the engine comprising: input means for receiving a search request, the search request comprising N search terms; processing means arranged to formulate a search query from the received search request; output means arranged to output the search query wherein the processing means is arranged to formulate the search query by generating a plurality of search strings, each search string comprising a different combination of a subset of the N search terms. | 03-03-2011 |
20130290290 | SEARCH ENGINE - A search engine for generating an improved search query, the engine comprising: input means for receiving a search request, the search request comprising N search terms; processing means arranged to formulate a search query from the received search request; output means arranged to output the search query wherein the processing means is arranged to formulate the search query by generating a plurality of search strings, each search string comprising a different combination of a subset of the N search terms. | 10-31-2013 |
Simon Ian Bain, Berwickshire GB
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20140281589 | SECURE DATABASE SEARCHING - Method and system for securely storing data in a database comprising: receiving data to be stored. Dividing the data into a plurality of elements. Encrypting each element of the plurality of elements with an encryption function. Combining the encrypted elements to form a data attribute. Storing the data attribute in the database. Method and system for searching a database having encrypted data attributes comprising: receiving a search term. Encrypting the search term with an encryption function. Searching a database for records having data attributes matching the encrypted search term. | 09-18-2014 |
Simon Ian Bain, Berwickshire Northumberland GB
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20140324877 | SEARCH INDEX - Method of searching comprising applying a function to individual elements within a digital work to form a set of index elements. Storing the index elements as an index for the digital work. Receiving a search term. Applying the function to one or more individual elements within the search term to convert the search term into one or more converted search term elements. Identifying a digital work having an index containing one or more index elements that match one or more of the converted search term elements. Returning search results of the identified digital work. Searchable index for a digital work formed by applying a function to individual elements within the digital work to form a set of index elements. | 10-30-2014 |
Stephen Bain, Southampton GB
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20130069020 | FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The formulation comprises a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 15 mPas and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these formulations as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations. | 03-21-2013 |
20150280128 | PASSIVATION LAYERS FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The invention generally relates to passivation layers for use in organic electronic devices, and more specifically in organic field effect transistors, to processes for preparing such passivation layers, and to organic electronic devices and organic field effect transistors encompassing such passivation layers. | 10-01-2015 |
Stephen John Bain, Christchurch NZ
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20130213969 | FUEL TANKS - A bunded tank is provided which includes inner and outer walls, wherein the inner and outer walls, when the tank is viewed in transverse cross-section, define a substantially rectangular shape, wherein each inner and outer wall has an at least partially convex profile, wherein adjacent sides of the inner and outer walls are connected by rounded corners, and wherein the inner and outer walls are arranged with respect to one another to create an inner tank and an outer tank. | 08-22-2013 |
Thomas W. Bain, Mississauga CA
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20090026147 | Oxidation process - A batch process for the treatment of an aqueous solution so that the treated product is more desirable for disposal includes obtaining an influent batch of aqueous solution for treatment, treating the batch of solution by an advanced oxidation process. The advanced oxidation process including causing ozone to be mixed with the solution, maintaining the mixture of solution and ozone at a pressure above atmospheric for a time of at least two seconds. In a preferred embodiment of the process, the process includes continuously recirculating the fluid to be treated, through a recirculation conduit, the recirculation conduit including an ozone injector and the ozone injector is adapted to inject ozone into the aqueous solution as the aqueous solution circulates through an ozone injector. Influent to be treated may be selected from the group including sewage, septage, leachate, ballast or other aqueous solutions where it is desirable to treat the fluid prior to disposal, further treatment, or reuse. The process is carried out to improve a level of disinfection and/or denutrification of the effluent. | 01-29-2009 |
20130068701 | OXIDATION PROCESS - Treatment of an aqueous solution to yield a product is more desirable for disposal by an advanced oxidation process. Ozone is mixed with the solution, and maintaining at an elevated pressure for a time. The process may include recirculation past injector that injects ozone into the solution. Influent may be sewage, septage, leachate, ballast, and so on. The process disinfects and/or denutrifies the effluent. It may include (a) back-to-back processing of batches (b) overlapping processing with a previously treated batch (c) off-gassing (d) repetitive high pressure and low pressure cycles (e) post processing steps, such as retention without addition of ozone for a period of time to permit flocculates longer to form (f) post process filtering to remove flocculates (g) simultaneous post-processing of one batch while another batch is being processed. The process may include the treatment of solutions containing pharmaceuticals. | 03-21-2013 |
20130277315 | OXIDATION PROCESS - A batch process for the treatment of an aqueous solution so that the treated product is more desirable for disposal includes obtaining an influent batch of aqueous solution for treatment, treating the batch of solution by an advanced oxidation process. The advanced oxidation process including causing ozone to be mixed with the solution, maintaining the mixture of solution and ozone at a pressure above atmospheric for a time of at least two seconds. In a preferred embodiment of the process, the process includes continuously recirculating the fluid to be treated, through a recirculation conduit, the recirculation conduit including an ozone injector and the ozone injector is adapted to inject ozone into the aqueous solution as the aqueous solution circulates through an ozone injector. Influent to be treated may be selected from the group including sewage, septage, leachate, ballast or other aqueous solutions where it is desirable to treat the fluid prior to disposal, further treatment, or reuse. The process is carried out to improve a level of disinfection and/or denutrification of the effluent. | 10-24-2013 |