Armstrong, GB
Andrew Armstrong, Essex GB
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20100202836 | SOIL OR ROCK CONDITIONING MACHINE - A soil and/or rock conditioning machine including a feed hopper to feed material to be conditioned to a feed conveyor and a mixing chamber including one or more rotors to accelerate the material particles direct from the end of the feed conveyor against inclined surfaces in the mixing chamber. | 08-12-2010 |
Andrew A. Armstrong, Chandlers Ford GB
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20120259441 | DYNAMIC SETTING OF INCREMENTS ON AN AMPLITUDE SCALE - The dynamic setting of an increment on an amplitude scale of an output signal includes receiving a user input requesting a change in an amplitude of the output signal. The amplitude of an external signal related to the output signal is determined, and a set of increments on the amplitude scale is calculated based upon the current amplitude of the output signal and the amplitude of the external signal. The existing set of increments are replaced with the newly calculated set of increments and the amplitude of the output signal is set to the next increment of the newly calculated set of increments. | 10-11-2012 |
20120263307 | TRANSLATING USER INTERFACE SOUNDS INTO 3D AUDIO SPACE - Translating user interface sounds into 3D audio comprises: receiving an audio request call from a process relating to a user interface event; converting the audio request call into a position in 3D audio space representative of the process from which the call has been received; and playing a corresponding sound in a surround sound system in the position in 3D audio space. Each open application in a graphical user interface may be provided with a sound space, in the 3D audio space, from which any event sounds are played. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266067 | TRANSLATING USER INTERFACE SOUNDS INTO 3D AUDIO SPACE - Translating user interface sounds into 3D audio comprises: receiving an audio request call from a process relating to a user interface event; converting the audio request call into a position in 3D audio space representative of the process from which the call has been received; and playing a corresponding sound in a surround sound system in the position in 3D audio space. Each open application in a graphical user interface may be provided with a sound space, in the 3D audio space, from which any event sounds are played. | 10-18-2012 |
20120317481 | APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS MONITORING AND FEEDBACK - A user access to help content of an application executed by a computing device is detected. The help content includes at least one configured projected user interaction with the application. At least one subsequent detected user interaction with the application is recorded. A key pair that correlates the accessed help content with the at least one subsequent detected user interaction with the application is created. Effectiveness of the help content is determined based upon the key pair and the at least one configured projected user interaction with the application. | 12-13-2012 |
20130309969 | AUTHENTICATION FOR NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS - Methods, computer program products, and systems for use in near field communications systems for authenticating at a near field communications receiver, a user of a near field communications transmitter. The system includes a data receiver for receiving a signal comprising a first unique identifier from a near field communications transmitter. The system also includes a received signal strength indicator for measuring a signal strength of the received signal. The system further includes a signal strength tracker for tracking a variation with time of the signal strength of the received signal and converting the variation with time into a second unique identifier. The system further includes a comparator for comparing the received first unique identifier and the tracked and converted second unique identifier and for outputting a signal indicating the result of the comparison. The user is authenticated if the signal indicates that the first and second identifiers correlate correctly. | 11-21-2013 |
20140033172 | CONFIGURATION OF WIDGETS IN A MASHUP ENVIRONMENT - A method, system, and/or computer program product configures widgets in a mashup environment. The mashup environment comprises a first widget having a first configuration. In response to an addition of a second widget to the mashup environment, where the second widget has a second configuration, a determination is made as to whether the first widget is related to the second widget by examining interaction relationship information between the first configuration and the second configuration. The first configuration to the second configuration are compared, and in response to determining that the first widget is related to the second widget and that the first configuration and the second configuration are different, the first configuration and/or the second configuration are updated in order to make them match one another. | 01-30-2014 |
20150254083 | APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS MONITORING AND FEEDBACK - Responsive to a detected user access by a user to help content of an application, at least one subsequent detected user interaction with the application is recorded that documents the user's actual use of the application in response to instructions within the accessed help content. The help content includes tracking metrics that include at least one configured expected user interaction with the application to perform the instructions within the accessed help content. The effectiveness of the instructions within the accessed help content at improving the user's proficiency in using the application is determined by comparison of the recorded at least one subsequent detected user interaction with the application after the help content was accessed with the at least one configured expected user interaction with the application to perform the instructions within the accessed help content. | 09-10-2015 |
Andrew Alan Armstrong, Winchester GB
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20120169613 | ADAPTIVE TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAYS AND METHODS - Described are a system and method for modifying an element displayed on a touch-sensitive device. A user input associated with a first element is displayed on a touch-sensitive device. An input error is detected based on the user input. A rule is applied that determines an action to be directed to a second element on the touch-sensitive device in response to the user input error. The action is applied to the second element in response to the applied rule. | 07-05-2012 |
Andrew Alan Armstrong, Hursley Park GB
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20140310318 | Generating Task Flows for an Application - The present disclosure provides a method, system and computer product for generating task flows for an application. Actions of a user of an application are monitored and key actions carried out by the user in the application are logged. Based on a determined flow of key actions a task flow is formed. A representation of the task flow is stored for access by other users. The stored representation of a task flow is associated with a goal to be achieved in the application. Representations of task flows may be stored locally to the application for access by other users of the application or remotely stored with an indication of the application to which a task flow relates to provide access to the task flows by users of other applications. A list of stored representations of task flows may be provided to enable selection of a task flow. | 10-16-2014 |
20160062559 | Generating Task Flows for an Application - The present disclosure provides a method for generating task flows for an application. Actions of a user of an application are monitored and key actions carried out by the user in the application are logged. Based on a determined flow of key actions a task flow is formed. A representation of the task flow is stored for access by other users. The stored representation of a task flow is associated with a goal to be achieved in the application. Representations of task flows may be stored locally to the application for access by other users of the application or remotely stored with an indication of the application to which a task flow relates to provide access to the task flows by users of other applications. A list of stored representations of task flows may be provided to enable selection of a task flow. | 03-03-2016 |
Andrew Alan Armstrong, Chandlers Ford GB
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20120036492 | AUTOMATED ANALYSIS OF CODE DEVELOPER'S PROFILE - The automated analysis of a code developer's profile comprises gathering data relating to code repository updates by a developer, analyzing the gathered data to determine profile attributes of the developer to provide a behavior analysis of the developer and analyzing, using a microprocessor, the profile attributes of the developer with respect to role descriptions. | 02-09-2012 |
20120216172 | AUTOMATED ANALYSIS OF CODE DEVELOPER'S PROFILE - The automated analysis of a code developer's profile comprises gathering data relating to code repository updates by a developer, analyzing the gathered data to determine profile attributes of the developer to provide a behavior analysis of the developer and analyzing, using a microprocessor, the profile attributes of the developer with respect to role descriptions. | 08-23-2012 |
Andrew Alan Armstrong, Romsey GB
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20120151279 | METHOD FOR MODIFYING A USER INTERFACE - A method for modifying a user interface (UI), comprising the steps of: listening for a UI event; determining whether the UI event is erroneous; in response to determining that the UI event is erroneous, initiating a recording comprising a user fix of the error and a state associated with the UI; storing the user fix as an alternative UI event; and in response to subsequently detecting the UI event and a matching state associated with the UI, providing the alternative UI event such that the UI is modified. | 06-14-2012 |
Andrew William Armstrong, Essex GB
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20090110489 | Ground Engineering Method - A method of modifying geotechnically unsuitable soils ( | 04-30-2009 |
20100189510 | SOIL TREATMENT METHOD - A method for treating soil at a site contaminated with organic contaminants, comprises: (a) determining site characteristics, and sampling a volume of soil; (b) determining soil characteristics, and identifying and quantifying contaminants; (c) selecting a treatment composition appropriate to the contaminants and soil and site characteristics; (d) calculating an effective amount of treatment composition appropriate to the contaminants and soil and site characteristics, and in the range of from 2% to 12% by weight, relative to the weight of soil being treated; (e) excavating a volume of contaminated soil from the site; (f) combining the effective amount of treatment composition with the excavated soil; (g) mechanically mixing the excavated soil with the treatment composition; and (h) aerating the treated soil; and optionally: (i) conditioning the treated soil; and at least one of: (j) back-filling the site with the treated soil; (k) storing the treated soil; (1) disposing of the treated soil; and/or (m) transporting said treated soil for use at a further site. | 07-29-2010 |
Andy Armstrong, Hursley GB
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20120284689 | PRESENTING A CUSTOM VIEW IN AN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT BASED ON A VARIABLE SELECTION - Within a system comprising a processor and a memory, a method for, within integrated development environment (IDE), presenting a custom view in the IDE based on a variable selection. The method can include selecting a first instance of the first variable in a first portion of program code. Via the processor, the program code can be searched to identify at least a second instance of the first variable in at least a second portion of the program code. Further, via the processor, the custom view can be presented in the IDE to present at least the first portion of the program code and the second portion of the program code based on the identification of the first variable in the second portion of the program code. | 11-08-2012 |
20150160930 | PRESENTING A CUSTOM VIEW IN AN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT BASED ON A VARIABLE SELECTION - Within a system comprising a processor and a memory, a method for, within integrated development environment (IDE), presenting a custom view in the IDE based on a variable selection. The method can include selecting a first instance of the first variable in a first portion of program code. Via the processor, the program code can be searched to identify at least a second instance of the first variable in at least a second portion of the program code. Further, via the processor, the custom view can be presented in the IDE to present at least the first portion of the program code and the second portion of the program code based on the identification of the first variable in the second portion of the program code. | 06-11-2015 |
Brian Mervyn Armstrong, Belfast GB
Cecil Armstrong, Belfast GB
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20110062611 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN INTERNAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE PROFILE OF A THERMOPLASTIC PREFORM DURING A STRETCH BLOW MOULDING PROCESS - A method for providing an internal surface temperature profile of a thermoplastic preform ( | 03-17-2011 |
Daniel Martin Armstrong, Chester GB
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20160072210 | ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTOR - An electrical assembly is disclosed in which two flexible printed circuits are electrically joined. This allows greater lengths of flexible printed circuits to be provided, for example for gas turbine engine harnesses. Each flexible printed circuit has a terminating region having electrically conductive through holes that are connected to respective electrical tracks of the flexible printed circuit. The terminating regions are adjacent each other in the electrical assembly, and an electrically conductive pin is passed through the aligned through holes, then permanently bonded in position, for example by welding. This results in a robust, reliable connection of two flexible printed circuits. | 03-10-2016 |
Dean Armstrong, Cambridgeshire GB
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20090298530 | COEXISTENCE SYSTEM - A wireless communication system comprising a plurality of radio devices and an interconnect to facilitate sharing of resources between the plurality of radio devices. Each radio device is coupled to the interconnect such that each radio device can communicate to all of the other radio devices to facilitate sharing of resources and each radio device can ascertain the identity of a radio device sending a signal to the interconnect. The radio devices may be coupled to the interconnect by any suitable means, for example resistively or capacitively and the signals sent to the interconnect may be at baseband or at radio frequencies. Orthogonal code techniques may be utilized to allow the identification of each radio device. | 12-03-2009 |
Dean Armstrong, Cambridge GB
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20090016374 | Asynchronous Coexistence Arbitration - A method for interpreting timing information at a communication support entity operable to communicate wirelessly, includes the steps of: at a first time at the communication support entity, receiving an indicator of a predetermined form over a link from another communication support entity; receiving over the link data representing one or more relative times; interpreting each such relative time represented by the received data as indicating the absolute time that is offset after the first time by the respective relative time together optionally with a latency value; and determining in dependence on the received data the manner in which the communication support entity is to communicate wirelessly at that absolute time. | 01-15-2009 |
20100182981 | Adaptive Scheduling - A communication device arranged to communicate data with another device at a given time instant according to either a first communication protocol or a second communication protocol, the communication device being constrained to transmit data according to the first communication protocol during a transmission window of predetermined duration that commences at a predetermined time instant and being arranged to, in dependence on a data communication according to the second communication protocol to be made by the communication device during that transmission window, select a time instant in that same transmission window for commencing a data transmission according to the first communication protocol. | 07-22-2010 |
20100254495 | TREATING CARRIER-SPECIFIC INTERFERENCE - A receiver for receiving data carried by multiple carriers, the receiver having: estimation means for forming an estimate of the reliability with which data from one or more of the carriers is received as distinct from the reliability with which data from one or more other of the carriers is received; and a decoder arranged for forming an estimate of the symbols represented by the data received from the carriers in dependence on the estimate of reliability. | 10-07-2010 |
20100311455 | Distributed Arbitration - A communication unit for communicating data in dependence on a priority associated with a data communication to be made by that communication unit and on a priority associated with a data communication to be made by another communication unit, the communication unit being arranged to assign a priority to a data communication to be made by the communication unit, make an adjustment to the priority to form an adjusted priority, the adjustment being independent of an adjustment made by the other communication unit to a priority assigned to a data communication to be made by that communication unit and communicate the adjusted priority to the other communication unit as being the priority associated with the data communication to be made by the communication unit. | 12-09-2010 |
20120182976 | Wireless Network Protocol Coexistence - The present invention comprises a communication device configured to communicate using several wireless networking protocols. The communication device is configured to transmit a signal according to a first protocol so as to indicate to devices on the wireless network that they should not transmit during a first period of time, and subsequently, transmit or receive signals by means of the second protocol during the first period of time. | 07-19-2012 |
20130028249 | Adaptive Scheduling - A communication device arranged to communicate data with another device at a given time instant according to either a first communication protocol or a second communication protocol, the communication device being constrained to transmit data according to the first communication protocol during a transmission window of predetermined duration that commences at a predetermined time instant and being arranged to, in dependence on a data communication according to the second communication protocol to be made by the communication device during that transmission window, select a time instant in that same transmission window for commencing a data transmission according to the first communication protocol. | 01-31-2013 |
Elaine Margaret Munro Armstrong, West Sussex GB
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20090267319 | DEVICE FOR PULLING BICYCLE OR TRICYCLE - A device to facilitate the pulling of a child's cycle ( | 10-29-2009 |
Gareth Armstrong, Nottingham GB
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20120137243 | RATIONALE DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION TOOL - A tool and method for capturing information gathered during an analysis project is provided. The tool comprises a storage means for storing the analysis information generated or acquired during progress of an analysis project, wherein the analysis information is in the form of a plurality of graphical representations. Each graphical representation denotes a plurality of entities under analysis and the plurality of graphical representations comprises at least one representation of a first kind and at least one representation of a second kind. Input means is provided to allow a user to generate each graphical representation using a first or second predetermined structure according to its kind, said graphical representations being arranged for storage as a plurality of graphical representation files in the storage means. | 05-31-2012 |
Gavin Armstrong, Suffolk GB
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20080245816 | Tap with Foil-Piercing Device for Liquid Containers | 10-09-2008 |
Gavin Ben Armstrong, Elmswell Suffolk GB
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20130239533 | LAWN-CARE APPARATUS - A lawn-care apparatus includes a battery-compartment having an access opening and a roof section. The roof section is configured to provide cover to the battery-compartment. A battery may be inserted into the battery-compartment through the access opening without displacing the roof section. | 09-19-2013 |
Gavin Ben Armstrong, Elmswell GB
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20130291505 | Isolator Switch Assembly - An isolator switch assembly, especially an isolator switch and key assembly for a powered apparatus, such as a lawncare product, for example a lawnmower, includes a key, a keyway and an electrical switch positioned adjacent the keyway. The assembly is arranged to provide a first configuration in which the key is insertable into and removable from the keyway and the switch is open and a second configuration in which the key bears against an actuator surface of the switch to close the switch. In one embodiment, the assembly is arranged to provide a third configuration in which the switch is not actuated and the key is not removable from the keyway and is biased into a predetermined rotational position intermediate the first and second configurations. In a further embodiment, the assembly is provided with an over-torque or over-rotation prevention means. | 11-07-2013 |
Ian Armstrong, Hillsborough GB
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20140007676 | CAPACITIVE LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR - A capacitive liquid level sensor is provided comprising a capacitive probe having a capacitance and comprising a sensing tip wherein the capacitive probe is configured such that the capacitance of the probe changes when the sensing tip is exposed to liquid. A signal generator operates to supply an electrical signal alternating between a high and low state to the capacitive probe, the electrical signal being configured such that the probe is alternately charged and discharged when the signal is high or low respectively. A comparator operates to detect the magnitude of an electrical signal across the capacitive probe and provides a first output signal value when the detected signal magnitude is greater than a predetermined threshold value and a second output signal value when the signal magnitude is less than the threshold value. A timer operates to receive an output signal from the comparator and measures a time period starting when the comparator output signal transitions to the first output signal value and ending when the comparator output signal transitions to the second output signal value. Liquid detection means also operate to utilise the time period measured by the timer to determine if the sensing tip is exposed to liquid. | 01-09-2014 |
Ian Benjamin Armstrong, Bedford GB
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20090218381 | COMBINED STAPLER AND HOLE PUNCH - We provide a combined stapler and hole punch comprising a stapler part ( | 09-03-2009 |
James Douglas Armstrong, Edinburgh GB
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20090210367 | Method for Automatically Characterizing the Behavior of One or More Objects - Automatically characterizing a behavior of an object or objects by processing object data to obtain a data set that records a measured parameter set for each object over lime, providing a learning input that identifies when the measured parameter set of an object is associated with a behavior, processing the data set in combination with the learning input to determine which parameters of the parameter set over which range of respective values characterize the behavior; and sending information that identifies which parameters of the parameter set over which range of respective values characterize the behavior for use in a process that uses the characteristic parameters and their characteristic ranges to process second object data and automatically identify when the behavior occurs. Also disclosed is a method of tracking one or more objects. | 08-20-2009 |
Jean Armstrong, Hull GB
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20080206860 | Vessel and Culture System Including - A vessel includes a gas reservoir. The vessel also includes at least one gas outlet. The gas outlet includes an integral gas permeable membrane. A culture system includes the vessel as a first vessel. The first vessel is coupled to a second vessel that includes or otherwise contains a cell, a plant, an animal or the like. | 08-28-2008 |
John Armstrong, London GB
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20090132412 | Price improvement crossing system - A method provided for matching a buy order having a buy order price and a sell order having a sell order price that includes the step of determining if the buy order price is not less than the sell order price. Next, an NBBO price range is identified and it is determined whether the buy order price and the sell order price are within the NBBO range. A midpoint between the buy order price and the sell order price is then calculated. Finally, the buy order and the sell order is matched at the midpoint if the buy order price is not less than the sell order price and the buy order price and the sell order price are within the NBBO range. | 05-21-2009 |
John Richard Carew Armstrong, London GB
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20140328680 | SUPPORT FOR WATER TURBINE - An underwater turbine mounting includes a rigid tether having one end attached thereto at a pivot, and the other end adapted for connection to an underwater anchorage. The rigid tether is pivotable between a deployment condition and an anchorage condition. The mounting is pivotable between a deployment condition and an operating condition solely by adjusting the buoyancy thereof. The mounting is pivotable between an operating condition and a maintenance condition solely by adjusting the buoyancy thereof. | 11-06-2014 |
Jonathan Armstrong, Oakenshaw GB
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20130017079 | DEBRIS BLOWING AND/OR VACUUM APPLIANCEAANM ARMSTRONG; JonathanAACI OakenshawAACO GBAAGP ARMSTRONG; Jonathan Oakenshaw GBAANM Hill; StephenAACI Wotton-under-EdgeAACO GBAAGP Hill; Stephen Wotton-under-Edge GBAANM Stones; KevinsAACI Bishop AucklandAACO GBAAGP Stones; Kevins Bishop Auckland GB - A debris blowing and/or vacuum appliance. The appliance comprises a body including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet for exhausting fluid externally of the body, a volute located in a flowpath between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and a centrifugal impeller located within the volute and rotatable by a motor to generate a flow of fluid, and a diffuser located immediately downstream of the centrifugal impeller between the centrifugal impeller and a volute outlet region. The diffuser comprises an annular channel surrounding the centrifugal impeller and has substantially constant radial width such that the impeller is radially spaced from the volute walls by at least the width of the diffuser. By providing such an arrangement, the efficiency of the impeller can be improved. | 01-17-2013 |
Jonathan Armstrong, Crook GB
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20130247391 | Power Tool - A power-driven saw comprising a housing; a blade support; a motor coupled to a drive shaft; a pair of saw blades slideably supported by the blade support; and a drive mechanism for generating reciprocating rectilinear motion of the saw blades in response to rotation of the drive shaft. The drive mechanism comprises a crank assembly with a pair of diametrically-opposed crank pins rotatable about a crank axis in response to rotation of the drive shaft; and a pair of connecting-rods. The drive shaft extends from the motor, between rotational sweep of the crank pins and reciprocating sweep of the drive couplings and to where a bearing fixed in relation to the motor supports the drive shaft for rotation. The connecting rods are shaped to avoid contact with the drive shaft during rotation thereof. | 09-26-2013 |
Jonathan Armstrong, Durham GB
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20120087709 | PAINT APPLICATOR - A paint applicator including an applicator head for carrying an applicator attachment, a substantially rigid elongate support having a hollow interior for supplying paint to the applicator head, a pivot mechanism interconnecting the elongate support and the applicator head, and a flexible conduit interconnecting the hollow interior of the elongate support and the applicator head. The pivot mechanism includes a detent arranged such that it releasably secures the applicator head in any of a plurality of discrete preset orientations with respect to the elongate support. | 04-12-2012 |
20120087710 | PAINT APPLICATOR - A paint applicator including a main body, the main body including an applicator head and a substantially rigid elongate support extending therefrom, and a stand attached to the main body. At least part of the stand is movable with respect to the main body, between an operational position wherein it projects from the main body, and a non-operational position. | 04-12-2012 |
20120087712 | PAINT APPLICATOR - A kit of parts including a paint applicator and a supply part for attachment to a paint container, through which paint may be supplied to the paint applicator. The paint applicator includes an applicator head; a substantially rigid elongate support having a hollow interior for supplying paint to the applicator head; and an inlet part through which paint may be drawn into the hollow elongate support. The inlet part and the supply part are arranged to fit together such that paint may be drawn through them and into the hollow elongate support. The inlet part and/or the supply part includes an indicator arranged to indicate when they are fully fitted together for use. | 04-12-2012 |
20130017078 | IMPELLER ARRANGEMENTAANM ARMSTRONG; JonathanAACI DurhamAACO GBAAGP ARMSTRONG; Jonathan Durham GBAANM HILL; StephenAACI GloucestershireAACO GBAAGP HILL; Stephen Gloucestershire GB - An impeller arrangement for location for use with a blower and/or vac device, the impeller being rotatable about an axis of rotation and comprising a base, a shroud and a plurality of blades located therebetween, the shroud comprising an impeller inlet defining a passageway to the plurality of blades, a barrier arrangement located adjacent the impeller inlet to restrict airflow between the impeller and its housing. By providing such an arrangement, inlet losses to the impeller can be reduced when compared to known arrangements. The interaction between these components forms a barrier to bleeding of the airflow away from the inlet, reducing the likelihood of air passing between the impeller and its housing and improving the inlet efficiency of the impeller. | 01-17-2013 |
20130212830 | BLOWER VACUUM DEVICE - The present invention relates to a blower vacuum device and in particular to a blower vacuum device for use in the collection of garden debris. The device is preferably one which is operable in a blowing mode to generate an air stream for blowing the debris into piles and also operable in a vacuum mode to suck debris into the device. | 08-22-2013 |
Keith Armstrong, Balmedie GB
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20120018155 | CEMENT COMPOSITIONS WITH A HIGH-DENSITY ADDITIVE OF SILICON CARBIDE OR SINTERED BAUXITE - A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising the steps of: (A) introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, the cement composition comprising: (i) cement; (ii) water; and (iii) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and any combination thereof, wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon; and (B) allowing the cement composition to set. According to an embodiment, the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30% by weight of the cement. A cement composition for use in an oil or gas well comprises: (A) cement; (B) water; and (C) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and a combination thereof, wherein the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30% by weight of the cement, and wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon. | 01-26-2012 |
20130145970 | CEMENT COMPOSITIONS WITH A HIGH-DENSITY ADDITIVE OF SILICON CARBIDE OR SINTERED BAUXITE - A method of cementing in a subterranean formation comprising the steps of: (A) introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, the cement composition comprising: (i) cement; (ii) water; and (iii) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and any combination thereof, wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon; and (B) allowing the cement composition to set. According to an embodiment, the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30% by weight of the cement. A cement composition for use in an oil or gas well comprises: (A) cement; (B) water; and (C) a high-density additive selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide, sintered bauxite, and a combination thereof, wherein the high-density additive is in a concentration of at least 30% by weight of the cement, and wherein the cement composition has a density of at least 16 pounds per gallon. | 06-13-2013 |
Keith Armstrong, Laurencekirk GB
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20160108690 | Downhole Apparatus and Method of Use - The invention provides a downhole apparatus ( | 04-21-2016 |
Kenneth Armstrong, Danestone GB
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20090277628 | ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD - An electric submersible pump device having a pump; a motor, the motor being adjacent to the pump and having motor windings extending a first distance along the motor; a support member, the support member supporting the sensor and having a length so that the sensor is located the first distance downhole from a downhole distal end of the motor windings; the sensor device comprising at least one selected from the following: a temperature sensor, a flow-meter, a vibration sensor or a pressure sensor. | 11-12-2009 |
Marilyn Armstrong, Ballyhalbert GB
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20150126480 | BIOMARKER OF RENAL DYSFUNCTION - The present invention relates to a method for a method for predicting the development of renal dysfunction in a subject following physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome, wherein the method comprises the steps of: —a. determining the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a sample taken from the subject after physical trauma, after a hypotensive event, after sepsis, and/or after septic shock syndrome; b. predicting the development in the subject of renal dysfunction on the basis of the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step a). | 05-07-2015 |
20150185229 | BIOMARKER OF RENAL DYSFUNCTION - The present invention relates to a method for determining predisposition of a subject to developing renal dysfunction induced by physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome, wherein the method comprises the steps of:—a. determining the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a sample taken from the subject prior to physical trauma, prior to a hypotensive event, prior to sepsis, and/or prior to septic shock syndrome; b. determining if the subject is predisposed to developing renal dysfunction following physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome on the basis of the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step a). | 07-02-2015 |
Marilyn Armstrong, Belfast GB
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20110071121 | DIAGNOSIS AND/OR PROGNOSIS OF RENAL DYSFUNCTION - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing and/or prognosing renal dysfunction. The method comprises the steps of:—(a) determining the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a urine sample from a subject prior to physical trauma, prior to a hypotensive event, prior to sepsis, and/or prior to septic shock syndrome; (b) determining the level of the anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a urine sample from the subject following physical trauma, following or during a hypotensive event, following or during sepsis, and/or following or during septic shock syndrome; (c) calculating the difference between the level of the anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step a) from the level of the anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step b), and (d) providing a diagnosis and/or prognosis on the basis of a comparison between the difference calculated in step c) and the difference calculated in step c) when steps a) and b) are practiced on a control group. | 03-24-2011 |
Neil Armstrong, Rowlands Gill GB
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20150377405 | INSPECTION SYSTEMS - There is provided a stabilisation system for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising positional stabilizer. A UAV provided with a stabilisation system, a method of stabilising a UAV and an inspection method are also provided. | 12-31-2015 |
Paul Armstrong, Belfast GB
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20090047221 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF NEOPLASIA - There is described compounds for use in therapy, said compounds being defined by Formula (1): There is also described an anti-proliferative composition comprising one or more compounds according to Formula (1), and a method of treatment of neoplasia comprising the administration of such a compound or composition. | 02-19-2009 |
Paul Armstrong, Newcastle GB
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20130165368 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS - A composition for use in the prevention and/or treatment of microbial infection comprising essentially of one or more pure alkanol alkoxylates, diol alkoxylates and/or triol alkoxylates. | 06-27-2013 |
Paul William Armstrong, Cralgavon GB
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20130211047 | PURIFICATION TAGS OF SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS - The present invention relates to a series of compounds useful for effecting purification, in particular for use in purification of synthetic peptides and proteins. The compounds of the invention are particularly efficient at securely anchoring peptides or proteins to a surface and allowing the peptide or protein to become uniformly orientated, thus ensuring that substantially all of the peptide or protein is available for molecular binding to a substrate. | 08-15-2013 |
Peter Michael Armstrong, Oxfordshire GB
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20140321839 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING - The present invention relates to a heating element controller | 10-30-2014 |
Peter Michael Armstrong, Oxford, Oxfordshire GB
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20150323391 | SENSOR, CONTROLLER AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a sensor for measuring temperature of a fluid within a vessel, the vessel having a first region and a second region and the fluid having a temperature profile extending between the first region and the second region, the sensor comprising an array of elements, each element having a temperature-dependent parameter, the array being capable of deployment within or adjacent the vessel such that the array extends along the vessel for measuring the temperature profile, the elements of the array being coupled together between an input and an output, the input being coupled or capable of being coupled to a driving source for driving the sensors, and the output being coupled or capable of being coupled to a detector for measuring an aggregate of the temperature-dependent parameter from the array of elements. The invention further relates to a fluid temperature controller comprising a first input for receiving a first signal indicating a measurement of an aggregate of a temperature-dependent parameter from a sensor according to any preceding claim deployed within or adjacent a vessel containing a fluid having a temperature profile, a second input for receiving a second signal indicating a (preferably absolute) temperature of the fluid in the vessel and a processor configured to calculate a total thermal energy of the fluid in the vessel based on the first and second signals. The invention also relates to a combination comprising a sensing arrangement and a controller; a device; and a system. | 11-12-2015 |
Robert Armstrong, Nottingham GB
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20130102998 | HOLDER AND A METHOD OF USING THE HOLDER - A holder for a drug delivery device comprising a body portion, and a first flange extending from the holder, wherein the body portion comprises a receiving portion for receiving a drug delivery device, and the flange extends from the body portion of the holder. | 04-25-2013 |
20130116244 | PHARMACEUTICAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a powder composition for the buccal delivery comprising a drug compound, a muco-adhesive agent and a dispersing agent Suitable compounds drugs include benzodiazepine compounds. Suitable muco-adhesive agents include those selected from (t) esters and salts of alginic acid and (it) hydroxyethyl cellulose. Suitable dispersing agents include those selected from ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymers. | 05-09-2013 |
Stephen Armstrong, Chester GB
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20140171327 | NOVEL COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a novel composite including one or more core units having an ionic strength-responsive hydroxyl-functional vinylic co-polymeric coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications. | 06-19-2014 |
20160083529 | HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTI-BLOCK TREATMENTS FOR VISCOELASTIC SOLIDS - Anti-blocking compositions are disclosed that include a wax or mixture of waxes effective to reduce, retard or prevent blocking of a viscoelastic solid when applied to the surface of such a solid. Also disclosed are methods of reducing, retarding or preventing blocking of a viscoelastic solid, and the products of those methods which are viscoelastic solids resistant to blocking. | 03-24-2016 |
Stephen Armstrong, Waverton GB
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20120153285 | SOLUTION PROCESSABLE PASSIVATION LAYERS FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention relates to solution processable passivation layers for organic electronic (OE) devices, and to OE devices, in particular organic field effect transistors (OFETs), comprising such passivation layers. | 06-21-2012 |
20120302487 | COMPOSITE - A composite includes: one or more core units comprising a bleach activating agent; and an alkali soluble polymer coating on the surface of said one or more core units. | 11-29-2012 |
20150218426 | HIGH PERFORMANCE WATER-BASED ADHESION COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS - An adhesion composition comprising a) a first polymer that is selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers, acrylonitrile butadiene, butyl rubber, cellulose acetate, cellulose butyrate, epoxy resins, ethylene vinyl acetate, natural rubber, neoprene, phenolic polymers, polyurethanes, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, styrene butadiene rubber, casein, dextrin, starch, copolymers thereof and combinations thereof; b) a second polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer, oxidized polyethylene, oxidized ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, maleated polyolefin and combinations thereof; and c) a surfactant; where the composition is water-based, having a solids content of greater than about 30% based on the total weight of the composition, with a particle size of about 10 nm to about 2000 nm, and is adapted for adhesion to substrates; and where the first and second polymers are different. The adhesion composition can also comprise a tackifier resin selected from the group consisting of rosin ester resin, rosin acid resin, synthetic hydrocarbon resin, synthetic terpenic resin and combinations thereof. Applications of the composition are also disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
Stephen Armstrong, Fintshire GB
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20140171328 | NOVEL COMPOSITE - A novel composite including one or more core units, each core unit including a specified active agent and having pH responsive, vinylic copolymer coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications. | 06-19-2014 |
William Armstrong, Hull GB
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20080206860 | Vessel and Culture System Including - A vessel includes a gas reservoir. The vessel also includes at least one gas outlet. The gas outlet includes an integral gas permeable membrane. A culture system includes the vessel as a first vessel. The first vessel is coupled to a second vessel that includes or otherwise contains a cell, a plant, an animal or the like. | 08-28-2008 |