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De Mello Andrew, Middlesex GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090239250METHOD FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CELLS - The present invention provides an improved method of analysing and obtaining reliable data about the plasma membrane of single cells, using a microfluidic cell analyser. The microfluidic cell analyser of the invention comprises a single cell trap, a manipulator arranged to manipulate the outer surface of a cell in the trap, a detection zone in communication with the single cell trap and a detector.09-24-2009

Douglas G. Andrew, Kamloops CA

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20090205262SNOW-RETAINING ROOF BRACKET - The invention provides a snow-retaining roof bracket in which the bracket is secured by a hooked end in which the element which hooks over the batten is also provided with two sharp spikes to anchor the bracket if the batten is thicker than the hook's opening. The snow-retaining element is configured with peripheral flanges to strengthen the bracket and grip the snow.08-20-2009

Gnanaprakasam Andrew, Chennai IN

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20080306256Salts in the Preparation of Cephalosporin Antibiodies - The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of cephalosporin antibiotics of formula (I). The present invention also provides new salts of compound of formula (II) and a process for the preparation of these new salts, where n=0.5 to 2. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of compound of formula (I) using the new salts of formula (II).12-11-2008

Gordon D. Andrew, Delta CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080295722METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRE-STAGING PRINTING PLATES - A plate making method comprises pre-aligning a printing plate (12-04-2008
20090188623SEPARATING SLIP-SHEETS FROM IMAGE RECORDABLE MATERIAL - A method for separating a slip-sheet 07-30-2009
20100252985SEPARATING MEDIA COMBINATION FROM A MEDIA STACK - A method for moving a first combination of media from a media stack including one or more combinations of media. The first combination of media is an uppermost combination of media in the media stack. The method includes gripping the first combination of media and bending along a first axis by moving a first portion away from the media stack. The first combination of media is bent along a second axis by moving a flexing member while in contact with a second portion of the first combination of media, wherein the second axis is not parallel to the first axis. The first combination of media is repeatedly bent along the second axis while pausing movement of the first combination of media between the first bending along the second axis and the second bending along the second axis.10-07-2010

Patent applications by Gordon D. Andrew, Delta CA

James Andrew, Balmain AU

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20100043212PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD BONDING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a bonding device for bonding a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) to a printhead assembly. The printhead assembly includes a printhead carrier and an ink ejection printhead carried by the carrier. The bonding device includes a support structure assembly and a first heater assembly arranged on the support structure assembly to be movable along a first path and configured to bond the flexible PCB to the printhead. A bending mechanism is arranged on the support structure and is configured to bend the bonded PCB. A second heater assembly is arranged on the support structure assembly to be movable along a second path and is configured to bond the bent PCB to the printhead carrier. A control system controls operation of the heater assemblies and the bending mechanism.02-25-2010
20100043217FASTENING APPARATUS WITH AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a fastening apparatus for fastening a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) to a printhead assembly. The printhead assembly includes a printhead carrier and an ink ejection printhead carried by the carrier. The fastening apparatus includes a support assembly. An authentication system is arranged on the support assembly and is confinctionfigured to authenticate the printhead assembly. At least one bonding assembly is configured to bond the PCB to the printhead assembly. A controller is configured to control the bonding assembly to bond the PCB to the printhead assembly subsequent to the authentication of the printhead assembly.02-25-2010
20100043220METHOD FOR CONNECTING A FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) TO A PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method for connecting a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) to a printhead assembly. The printhead assembly includes a printhead carrier and an ink ejection printhead carried by the carrier. The method includes the step of connecting the flexible PCB to the printhead using a first heater assembly movable along a first path. In turn, the connected PCB is then bent. The method further includes the step of connecting the bent PCB to the printhead carrier using a second heater assembly movable along a second path.02-25-2010
20100043960METHOD FOR LAMINATING A CARRIER FOR PRINTHEAD INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY - Provided is a method for laminating a carrier for printhead integrated circuits. The carrier includes a plurality of fiducials. The method includes the steps of receiving the carrier in a cradle platform, aligning each said fiducial with respective fiducials in a lamina having a series of such holes therein, and bonding the aligned lamina to the carrier, so that a printing fluid is able to pass through the laminated apertures after such bonding.02-25-2010
20100043977LAMINATING APPARATUS FOR A PRINTHEAD CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a laminating apparatus for laminating a printhead integrated circuit (IC) carrier sub-assembly and a lamination film. The apparatus includes a lamination support for receiving the carrier, a lamina supply for supplying a lamina defining said lamination film, and an alignment mechanism configured to align the lamination film with the IC carrier sub-assembly. Also included is a bonding apparatus configured to bond the lamination film to the IC carrier sub-assembly, and a control system to control operation of the lamina supply, alignment mechanism and bonding apparatus to facilitate automatic bonding of the lamination film to the surface of the carrier.02-25-2010
20100043979BONDING APPARATUS FOR PRINTHEADS - The invention relates to a bonding apparatus for bonding a carrier sheet used for carrying printhead integrated circuits to a carrier base. The apparatus includes a support assembly configured to receive and support the carrier base, and a lamination head arranged on the support assembly and configured to bond the carrier sheet to the carrier base. Further included are a conformal material supply mechanism arranged on the support assembly and configured to interpose a conformal material between the surface and the head prior to bonding, and a controller to control operation of the lamination head and the supply mechanism to facilitate bonding of the carrier sheet to the carrier base.02-25-2010
20100043980ALIGNMENT MECHANISM FOR ALIGNING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Provided is an alignment mechanism for aligning a lamination film with a carrier substructure prior to laminating the film to the substructure to form a carrier for integrated circuits. The substructure and the lamination film define complementary perforations and a plurality of respective fiducials. The alignment mechanism includes a sensor arrangement configured to detect the fiducials in the lamination film and substructure and a displacement mechanism configured to displace the lamination film with respect to the substructure to align the perforations of the film and substructure respectively according to alignment of their fiducials so that a printing fluid can pass through the perforations in the film and the substructure of the carrier. The mechanism also includes a controller configured to control operation of the sensor arrangement and the displacement mechanism.02-25-2010

Lewis Andrew, Trumpington GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080281260NEEDLELESS INJECTOR DRUG CAPSULE AND A METHOD FOR FILLING THEREOF - A method for filling needleless injector capsules with liquid drug, whereby dissolved gas within the drug is replaced by a less soluble gas in order to reduce the inclusion of gas bubbles, or to prevent the growth of bubbles during storage and thereby prevent breakage of the capsules.11-13-2008

Lyddiatt Andrew, Co Durham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174051Asymmertric porous adsorptive bead - The present invention relates to an asymmetric chromatography media suitable for separations applications, particularly as packed bed, fluidized bed or magnetized bed chromatography media. In certain embodiments, the asymmetric chromatography media comprises asymmetric particles, preferably beads, having at least two distinct, controlled pore size distributions. Preferably one of the distinct pore size distributions is in an internal region of the particle, and the other is in an external region or coating on the particle. These distinct pore size distributions can be modified with uniform or alternatively unique functional groups or mixtures of functional groups. The present invention allows for the control over pore size distribution within an asymmetric porous particle by providing a distinct internal region, preferably in the form of a bead, and a distinct external region, preferably in the form of a coating on the bead.07-08-2010

Mccance Andrew, Sussex GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110005527ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES - An orthodontic appliance comprising a generally u-shape tooth positioning shell (01-13-2011

Richard Andrew, North Yorkshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301986CLOSURE - A one-piece closure for sealing a container having a neck portion includes a top wall (12-10-2009

Simon Andrew, Hertfordshire GB

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20100314430FASTENER INSTALLATION TOOL - A fastener installation tool for installing breakstem fasteners, wherein a part of the fastener is broken installation and ejected into a collector bottle, provided with a safety disabling means, comprising a valve located in series with and between the tool trigger and main operating valve, wherein removal of the collector bottle causes the valve to close to prevent operation of the main operating valve, thereby to prevent use of the tool with the connector bottle disconnected.12-16-2010

Yuen Chin Chen Andrew, Tai Po HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080282896BEVERAGE BREWING APPARATUS WITH PUMP DISPENSING SYSTEM - A beverage machine for preparing and dispensing a hot beverage having a pump dispensing system. Hot water passes through a water distributor to infuse material in a filter basket. A coffee tank receives the brewed beverage and maintains it at an appropriate temperature. On demand, a pump dispensing system delivers the beverage through an outlet chamber and spout into a user's cup. The user manipulates a switch to vary the rate at which the pump dispensing system dispenses the beverage.11-20-2008