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Andrew John Beekhof, Hallbergmoos DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100332659System and Method for Implementing a Dead Man Dependency Technique for Cluster Resources - Method and system for implementing a dead man dependency technique in a cluster comprising a plurality of interconnected nodes, one of the nodes comprising a cluster resource manager (CRM), and one of the nodes comprising a policy engine (PE), the PE maintaining at least one dependency associated with a first resource executing on one of the nodes. In an embodiment, the method comprises, responsive to a status change of an attribute associated with the first resource, the PE receiving from the CRM an indication of the status change and information regarding a configuration of the cluster; responsive to receipt of the status change indication and the configuration information, identifying by the PE a manner of terminating and migrating the first resource to another one of the nodes; and providing by the PE to the CRM an instruction sequence for causing the identified manner of terminating and migrating the first resource.12-30-2010
20110047405System and Method for Implementing an Intelligent Backup Technique for Cluster Resources - Method and system for implementing a backup in a cluster comprising a plurality of interconnected nodes, at least one of the nodes comprising a cluster resource manager (CRM), and at least one of the nodes comprising a policy engine (PE), the PE maintaining at least one dependency associated with at least a first resource executing on at least one of the nodes. For example, the method comprises, receiving by the CRM a backup request for the first resource from an administrator; responsive to the request, updating by the CRM the cluster configuration; communicating by the CRM to the PE a cluster status and the updated configuration; providing by the PE to the CRM an instruction sequence for carrying out the backup, the instruction sequence based on the dependency associated with the first resource; and responsive to the instruction sequence, carrying out by the CRM the backup of the first resource.02-24-2011

Andrew John Boeckl, Amsterdam NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100287884POWDER CONDITIONING OF UNIT DOSE DRUG PACKAGES - The invention provides techniques for treating or conditioning powders subsequent to their packaging to facilitate extraction of the powders from their packaging.11-18-2010

Andrew John Bonthron, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090243717Compact high-speed modulator driver method and apparatus - Modulator driver for driving an electro-optical modulator in a high-speed optical communications system. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a modulator driver is presented comprising an input differential limiting amplifier which is coupled to a distributed differential current-switch configuration, where one set of outputs of the distributed differential current-switch configuration are grounded and the other set of outputs are connected to an artificial transmission line structure generating forward traveling and reverse traveling signals, with the reverse traveling signal termination bias inductively coupled to a separately adjustable positive bias voltage, whereby the circuit architecture reduces the number of components and transitions in the high-speed signal path and is compatible with compact, monolithic fabrication requiring a minimal amount of external components for operation. Other methods and apparatus are presented.10-01-2009
20090243718High-speed modulator driver circuit with enhanced drive capability - Modulator driver for driving an electro-optical modulator in a high-speed optical communications system. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a modulator driver is presented comprising an input differential limiting amplifier providing differential outputs coupled to a distributed enhanced drive output stage configuration, wherein said distributed enhanced drive output stage configuration comprises a plurality of inductively coupled enhanced drive differential amplifiers, each of said enhanced drive differential amplifiers comprising a plurality of transistors in a cascode configuration whereby the control electrode of the upper transistor in said cascode configuration is biased by a voltage having a modulation component derived from either an input signal to or output signal from said enhanced drive differential amplifier, for the purpose of providing an enhanced output voltage swing capability that exceeds the breakdown voltage of a single transistor. Other methods and apparatus are presented.10-01-2009
20090245813Modulator driver with multi-channel active alignment - Modulator driver for driving an electro-optical modulator in a high-speed optical communications system. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a modulator driver is presented comprising an active signal splitter providing a first pair and a second pair of differential output signals, each pair of differential output signals input to a separate variable delay circuit, each variable delay circuit in turn feeding an output buffer, whereby one signal from each output buffer is used as an output drive signal, and the other signal from each output buffer is input to a phase processor which is used to actively control said variable delay circuits, whereby the circuit architecture is compatible with compact, monolithic fabrication requiring a minimal amount of external components for operation. Other methods and apparatus are presented.10-01-2009

Andrew John Calver, Westwood, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090079565SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AN INVENTORY WITHIN AN ASSET - A technique is provided for tracking and/or monitoring an inventory within one or more assets. The technique includes activating a plurality of antennas on each of the one or more assets in turn for a specified period of time, and receiving a response from an RFID tag attached to the inventory through the plurality of antennas located on an asset having the inventory along with a positional information of the asset having the inventory.03-26-2009

Andrew John Calver, Marina Del Rey, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110054731SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL WIRELESS INFORMATION TRANSFER - A system and method a bi-directional wireless information system includes a plurality of sensor nodes spaced along a path of travel of an object, each of the sensor nodes corresponding to a specified location along the path of travel. The system also includes a transceiver associated with the object, the transceiver configured to communicate with the plurality of sensor nodes, such that a location of the object is determinable based on wireless communication between the transceiver and the plurality of sensor nodes. A central database included in the system is configured to receive the location of the object from at least one of the transceiver and the plurality of sensor nodes, receive object-specific data from at least one of the transceiver and the plurality of sensor nodes, and transmit location-specific data to the transceiver.03-03-2011
20110153469SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MOBILE INVENTORY WITHIN A VIRTUAL WAREHOUSE - A system is provided for managing mobile inventory within a virtual warehouse. The system includes mobile units, each configured to house a respective portion of the mobile inventory. The system further includes communication devices, each configured to collect respective data relating to the portion of the mobile inventory within each mobile unit. Additionally, the system includes a central station in communication with the communication devices, to receive the respective data and to optimize a movement of the mobile inventory within a service area, based on the respective data. The central station is also in communication with a plurality of delivery locations, to receive a delivery request from a respective delivery location of a requested inventory and a requested delivery location, and to determine a movement of the mobile inventory, based on the respective data, respective locations of the mobile units, requested inventory and delivery location.06-23-2011

Andrew John Crimston, Dural AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110174335WASHING APPARATUS & SYSTEM - A washing apparatus for washing trades equipment. The apparatus comprises at least one washing receptacle for holding or supporting trades equipment to be washed; at least three tanks each of which is in fluid communication with said receptacle; a first pump for pumping substantially clean water from any of the three tanks to a water outlet above the receptacle and a second pump for pumping wash-water from the receptacle to any of the three tanks, wherein in use whilst wash-water is being chemically treated for separation into sedimentary waste and substantially clean water in one of the three tanks, substantially clean water may be pumped by the first pump from a second of the three tanks to the receptacle via the water outlet for washing equipment in the receptacle, and wash-water leaving the receptacle may be pumped by the second pump to a third of the three tanks.07-21-2011

Andrew John Daiber, Emerald Hills, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110032955Small Packaged Tunable Laser - According to one embodiment, the present application includes a tunable laser configured in a small package. The tunable laser includes a housing with a volume formed by exterior walls. An electrical input interface is positioned at the first end of the housing and configured to receive an information-containing electrical signal. An optical output interface is positioned at the second end of the housing and configured to transmit a continuous wave optical beam. A tunable semiconductor laser is positioned in the interior space and operable to emit a laser beam having a selectable wavelength. A focusing lens assembly is positioned in the interior space along an optical path of the laser beam to operatively couple the laser beam to the optical output interface.02-10-2011
20110182305Small Packaged Tunable Laser with Beam Splitter - According to one embodiment, the present application includes a tunable laser configured in a small package. The tunable laser includes a housing with a volume formed by exterior walls. An electrical input interface is positioned at the first end of the housing and configured to receive an information-containing electrical signal. An optical output interface is positioned at the second end of the housing and configured to transmit a continuous wave optical beam. A tunable semiconductor laser is positioned in the interior space and operable to emit a laser beam having a selectable wavelength. A focusing lens assembly is positioned in the interior space along an optical path of the laser beam to operatively couple the laser beam to the optical output interface.07-28-2011

Andrew John Daw, Surrey GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090299783Method and system for defense capability in trading in a complex environment - A system for interfacing with an information management tool. The system includes a memory for storing information regarding a plurality of programs, each program having at least one capability component. A processor is configured to generate a portfolio of projected capabilities by aggregating the capability components from the plurality of programs, and to create a visualization of each of the projected capabilities at discrete points in time for: analyzing an impact of each projected capability on each of the remaining projected capabilities to identify projected capability implications, and analyzing effects of reallocating resources among the programs to determine changes in the projected capability implications. The system also includes a user interface for displaying projected capability implications due to the effect of reallocating resources.12-03-2009

Andrew John Ewanchuk, Baden CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120110675RESTRICTIONS TO DATA TRANSMISSION - Data received at, or created on, a device may be tagged as corporate dependent upon a service over which the data is received or an application in which the data is created. When a user attempts to insert tagged data into a data item that is to be transmitted by the device, the insertion may be prevented. Similarly, the transmission of tagged data may be restricted to only occur on a secure service.05-03-2012

Andrew John Flewitt, Cambridge GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100034411Apparatus incorporating an adsorbent material, and methods of making same - Apparatus for compensating for pressure changes in an acoustic transducer system includes a skeleton member having a predetermined configuration and adsorbent material having a regular structure and being supported on the skeleton member. The apparatus may include a plurality of members, each of the plurality of members having a plurality of hollows formed therein, at least one main surface of each of the plurality of members substantially facing and spaced apart from a main surface of an adjacent one of the plurality of members, and the adsorbent material may be provided within each of the plurality of hollows.02-11-2010

Andrew John Fransworth, Bromagrove GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110300866SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING OF NEIGHBOUR CELLS IN HANDOVER FROM GAN - Methods are described for use in a mobile device such that when the mobile device is connected to a generic access network (GAN) cell, the mobile device receives information including characteristics pertaining to one or more neighbour cells in a network that are not GAN cells. The mobile device can then determine at least a list of candidate neighbour cells for handover from the GAN cell to a cell that is not a GAN cell as a function of the information. In some embodiments of the invention the network that is not a GAN is a UTRAN network and a candidate list of 3G cells are generated.12-08-2011

Andrew John Gibki, South Australia AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110040639DISTRIBUTING WEB-ACTIVATABLE CONTENT02-17-2011

Andrew John Gorrara, Stonehaven GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120125619ACTIVE EXTERNAL CASING PACKER (ECP) FOR FRAC OPERATIONS IN OIL AND GAS WELLS - A zonal isolation device (05-24-2012

Andrew John Harsley, Lincolnshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110143074MOULDED TIE STRIPS - A sheet of cellular tie strips, where each strip is composed of a series of unit cell portions connected end-to-end, is formed in a single moulding process. Lateral webs join one or more strips side-by-side to form a sheet such that each strip can be readily separated by tearing, stamping, cutting, leaving only a very thin vestige which does not interfere with the tying of the strips in use.06-16-2011

Andrew John Hewett, Erlangen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090248440Ensuring referential integrity of medical image data - A method, a system and a computer program product are disclosed for providing information concerning scheduled procedure steps and/or information concerning performed procedure steps within a taskflow which includes a plurality of tasks for processing medical image data. Each taskflow is associated with a taskflow specific context folder. In at least one embodiment, a publisher task is adapted to select selected data out of the medical image data. For these selected data, meta-information is updated by incorporating additional information concerning scheduled procedure steps and performed procedure steps. This is done by maintaining referential integrity between image data, scheduled procedure steps and performed procedure steps.10-01-2009
20100179826Method of providing tailor-made software for hospital departments - To provide tailor-made software for use in a specific department of a hospital, a software package suitable for use by more than one department of the hospital is provided including components implementing general tasks. Then, software is added implementing tasks which may be considered to extend the general tasks. This extension can be tailor-made for the specific department. In at least one embodiment, the software package includes both front end and back end software components, front end components reacting to user inputs and calling up back end software components, and the extension may be both at the front end and at the back end side.07-15-2010
20100208959METHOD FOR MANAGING AND/OR PROCESSING MEDICAL IMAGE DATA - A method for managing and/or processing medical image data is disclosed, in particular for controlling a medical workflow. Furthermore, a computer system and a computer program product having a computer program product code for implementing the method are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to a method for managing and/or processing medical image data including inputting medical image data generated by one or several modalities, the image data including the description data according to a predefined structure; assigning the image data to a template as a function of the classification thereof, with the template specifying the respective processing of image data in one or several processing steps and being used for the classification preferably of lists of classification criteria; and extracting the classification criteria at least partially from the description data.08-19-2010
20100228769METHODS AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ENABLING DATA RECORDS TO BE LOCATED - In large medical facilities such as hospitals or group practices run by physicians individual patients are often examined and treated by a number of specialists in succession. In view of this it is important, in spite of great differences in the workflows of the individual medical facilities, to coordinate the work of said specialists by way of an operator control device having a uniform user interface. According to at least one embodiment of the invention, methods and a program product for enabling data records to be located are provided for that purpose. By way of the methods and/or the program product, in at least one embodiment a basic page and at least one content page are provided, wherein by use of the basic page at least one display field for presenting information extracted from a data record can be generated on a screen display and wherein by use of the content page, information extracted from a data record can be displayed in a display field.09-09-2010
20100229153Providing a number of web services for imaging optional medical applications - A system and a computer-implemented method are disclosed, as well as a computer readable medium, for providing a number of web services for at least one medical viewing application, so as to provide the application with application-exceeding basic functionalities with regard to a transfer management service, a data management service, a workflow management service, a report management service, a protocol management service, an operating management service and an enterprise application integration management service. A web service of at least one embodiment, in that case, includes at least one remote service component, at least one business object and at least one service component.09-09-2010

Patent applications by Andrew John Hewett, Erlangen DE

Andrew John Holdway, Wiltshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080203105PACKAGING - A packaging sleeve for a beverage pouch having a spout through which the pouch can be filled and a removable cap for closing the spout until it is desired to consume the beverage. The sleeve is configured to define a cavity arranged to receive the pouch so that the spout projects from the sleeve at one end and the sleeve is capable of standing unsupported on a surface at the other end while the pouch is supported in the sleeve. The sleeve is flexible to allow the pouch to be squeezed while consuming the beverage.08-28-2008

Andrew John Lammas, Greenville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120076641VARIABLE VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE COMPRESSOR - A variable vane assembly for a compressor having a plurality of vanes is disclosed. The variable vane assembly may generally include a synchronizing ring and a plurality of attachment studs secured to the synchronizing ring. The variable vane assembly may also include a plurality of lever arms, with each lever arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of each lever arm may be attached to one of the vanes. Additionally, a plurality of rotational attachment devices may be configured to rotatably couple the second end of each lever arm to one of the attachment studs so as to define a rotational interface therebetween. Further, each of the attachments studs may be rigidly attached to one of the rotational attachment devices at the rotational interface such that there is substantially no relative radial and circumferential sliding motion between the synchronizing ring and the plurality of lever arms during rotation of the synchronizing ring.03-29-2012
20120076658ATTACHMENT STUD FOR A VARIABLE VANE ASSEMBLY OF A TURBINE COMPRESSOR - An attachment stud for a variable vane assembly is disclosed. The attachment stud may generally include a bottom segment, a middle segment, a top segment and a shoulder segment. The bottom segment may generally have a shape and configuration adapted to be secured to a synchronizing ring of the variable vane assembly. The middle segment may generally have a shape and configuration adapted to receive a rotational attachment device of the variable vane assembly. The shoulder segment may be disposed between the bottom segment and the middle segment. The top segment may generally have a shape and configuration adapted to receive a retaining device configured to rigidly attach the rotational attachment device to the attachment stud.03-29-2012

Andrew John Lischefski, Tampere, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090081439Breathable Packaging Film Having Enhanced Thermoformability - The present invention describes thermoformable coextruded film suitable for use in packaging applications having at least a first polymeric layer serving as an outermost exterior-film layer and comprising a cycloaliphatic polyester, an aromatic polyester or blends thereof; a second polymeric layer serving as a thermoforming-assist layer and comprising a polyolefin; and a third polymeric layer serving as an innermost exterior-film layer and comprising a heat-sealing polyolefin material. The films of the present invention are oxygen-permeable in that they exhibit an oxygen transmission rate of between 2-1000 cm03-26-2009

Andrew John Mikuszewski, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100212341METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A COOLING SYSTEM USING ONE DIGITAL SIGNAL - Systems and methods that receive a digital signal outputted from a single line of a device are disclosed. Embodiments of the systems and methods calculate the temperature of the device based on the digital signal. Embodiments of the systems and methods generate a signal to a cooling system to cool the device when the calculated temperature of the device is higher than a predetermined temperature.08-26-2010
20110320043Determining Identifying Information Of A Cooling Fan - A method and device for determining identifying information about a system cooling fan (12-29-2011

Andrew John Morrish, Saratoga, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110110126CONTROLLER COMPENSATION FOR FREQUENCY JITTER - An example controller for use in a power supply in accordance with the present teachings includes a drive signal generator, a jitter signal generator and a compensator signal generator. The drive signal generator is coupled to output a drive signal having a switching period and a duty ratio to control switching of a switch that is to be coupled to the controller. The jitter signal generator is coupled to provide a jitter signal, where the switching period of the drive signal varies in response to the jitter signal. The compensator signal generator is coupled to provide a compensator signal responsive to the jitter signal, where the duty ratio of the drive signal is varied in response to the compensator signal.05-12-2011

Andrew John Nosti, Ladson, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100320079Anodizing and plating system and method - An anodizing or plating system is provided that has a bath with an electrolytic solution into which a production part is at least partially disposed. For the anodizing process, an anodizing monitoring device is present and has a control panel at least partially disposed within the electrolytic solution. A power source for forming an electrical circuit between the power source, the bath, the production part, and the anodizing monitoring device is present. The production part and the anodizing monitoring device are arranged in parallel relationship to one another in the electrical circuit.12-23-2010

Andrew John Nowka, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225076METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING FRAUDULENT INTERNET MERCHANTS - Systems and methods for detecting fraudulent merchants using the content of orders completed by the merchants. A fraud detection engine of a fraud detection system generates a fraud detection model using feature data extracted from order content data for known fraudulent and known non-fraudulent merchants. The fraud detection engine executes the model using feature data extracted from order content data for a target merchant to determine a fraud risk associated with the target merchant. If the fraud risk of the merchant is indicative of a fraudulent merchant, the fraud detection system can issue a request to a fraud analyst to review the target merchant further. The results of the fraud analyst's review can be used to update the fraud detection model.09-15-2011

Andrew John Pullan, Auckland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100106475BIOPHYSICAL VIRTUAL MODEL DATABASE AND APPLICATIONS - A biophysical virtual model of a body or body section of a human subject contains measured parameter values, scan data and images from surface or full body imaging systems, and also descriptive and subject identification data. Data in the model are applied to customize external objects ergonomically to fit a subject, by adjustment or by selection when the objects are configured for one or a group of subjects. The database can be centralized and/or mobile devices carried by users can supply model data to external apparatus. Where a parameter value needed for a subject is unknown, the statistical distribution of the database and the correlation of parameters can supply a probable value and level of certainty. In connection with values that are known for an individual, complexities inherent in the combination of plural parameters can be collected in the model and used in later security screens to confirm the identity of a subject.04-29-2010

Andrew John Shellshear, New South Wales AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090204920Image Browser - A method of browsing images in an image collection using a processing system (08-13-2009
20110128374DETECTION OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR IN VIDEO OBJECTS - Disclosed herein are a method, system, and computer program product for classifying a behaviour of a detected object in a video frame, wherein the video frame includes a plurality of blocks and the detected object is associated with a subset of the plurality of blocks and a set of parameters. The method includes the step of associating a behaviour model with each of the plurality of blocks, wherein each behaviour model (06-02-2011

Andrew John Smith, Derbyshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301797Vehicle Steering Arrangement and Method - Vehicles with open loop hydraulic steering systems may suffer from jerky steering due to the necessity to have safety valves in the open loop system to prevent uncontrolled vehicle movement. Traditional open loop steering arrangements allow steering by controlling fluid quantities flowing from the pump to the drive motors. The disclosed vehicle has an open loop hydraulic drive system including first and second variable displacement motors for driving ground engaging mechanisms at first and second sides of the vehicle, respectively. The system includes a control mechanism configured for steering the vehicle by changing the displacement of one of the first and second motors. This allows the operator to change the drive motor speed range during travel.12-10-2009

Andrew John Syvret, Warwick GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120133174Window Assemblies for Vehicles, and Door Assemblies and Vehicles Including the Same - A window assembly (05-31-2012

Andrew John Teatuario Terei, Taringa AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100242225PNEUMATIC DOOR CLOSER - A pneumatic door closer which includes a cylinder which has a first end and an opposed second end; a piston which is slidingly engaged with the cylinder and which is biased towards the first end; a valve plug, a valve seat and a biasing member to bias the valve plug into sealing engagement with the valve seat to regulate the flow of air from the cylinder; and an adjustable assembly associated with the valve plug to vary the biasing force exerted on the valve plug thereby varying level of air pressure required inside the chamber before the valve plug is disengaged from the valve seat so that air is allowed to escape from the cylinder.09-30-2010

Andrew John Terei, Queensland AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100276947LATCH - A latch which is suitable for latching a window in a closed and sealed position. The latch has latch furniture 11-04-2010

Andrew John Timothy George, Twickenham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120017288Anticoagulant Fusion Protein Anchored to Cell Membrane - The invention relates to the inhibition of blood coagulation, especially during organ rejection, and in particular the inhibition of delayed vascular rejection. The invention provides anticoagulant proteins which are anchored to cell membranes. The anticoagulant function is preferably provided by heparin, antithrombin, hirudin, TFPI, tick anticoagulant peptide, or a snake venom factor. These anticoagulant proteins are preferably prevented from being constitutively expressed at the cell surface. In particular, expression at the cell surface is regulated according to cell activation, for instance by targeting the protein to a suitable secretory granule. Expression of these proteins renders cells, tissues and organs less vulnerable to rejection after transplantation (e.g. after xenotransplantation).01-19-2012

Andrew John Verprauskus, Clyde Hill, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090073187Rendering Electronic Chart Objects - Rendering electronic chart objects is provided. A set of chart elements having a common set of properties is identified. Formatting attributes of the chart elements and the data point locations for each chart element are also identified. Path information is generated for the chart elements that includes the formatting attributes and the data point locations. The path information is provided to a rendering engine that renders a chart element. Each chart element in the set is displayed on a display screen. Chart elements having a common set of properties are only rendered once. Alternatively, chart objects are rendered by generating and storing an image of chart objects having a common geometry and common properties and by copying the stored image to each data point location. Dynamic selection of rendering engines based on property and performance criteria may be utilized to enhance rendering performance.03-19-2009