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Christopher John Allender, Cardiff GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120123341MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MICRONEEDLE DRUG DELIVERY - The invention relates to a microneedle drug monitoring system, and also a microneedle device when provided with the drug monitoring system, comprising the selective and sequential coating of microneedles with layers of indicator material and therapeutic agent.05-17-2012

Christopher John Biddulph, Staffordshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100242926FUEL HEATING APPARATUS - A fuel heating apparatus for an internal combustion engine or other type of spark ignition engine having an associated pressurised fuel delivery system, the apparatus comprising a chamber for receiving a volume of a pressurised liquid fuel; and means for heating the fuel within the chamber to provide heated liquid fuel to the fuel delivery system of the engine, to thereby minimise condensation of the fuel and facilitate ignition of the engine within relatively low ambient temperature environments. The apparatus has particular application with ‘heavy fuels’, such as diesel or kerosene, and improves the reliability and performance of the engine especially during ‘cold starts’ and while transitioning to fast-idling.09-30-2010

Christopher John Bosua, Victoria AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100183452ADAPTOR FOR AN AIR COMPRESSOR AND AN AIR COMPRESSOR - The invention discloses an adaptor (07-22-2010

Christopher John Brocoum, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120101930Software and Methods for Risk and Fraud Mitigation - Systems and methods for risk and fraud mitigation are presented. According to one or more aspects of the disclosure, a plurality of transactions may be processed without applying one or more active fraud rules. A hit rate for at least one fraud rule of the one or more active fraud rules then may be determined. Thereafter, a positive hit rate for the at least one fraud rule may be determined based on fraud event data corresponding to the plurality of transactions. In some arrangements, each transaction of the plurality of transactions may be randomly selected, from a larger plurality of received transactions, for inclusion in the plurality of transactions to be processed without application of the one or more active fraud rules. Additionally or alternatively, in certain arrangements, one or more fraud rules may be activated or deactivated based on their corresponding hit rates and positive hit rates.04-26-2012

Christopher John Brookreson, Saint Helens, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080238435INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING WITH LASER STIMULATION AND EMISSION ANALYSIS - A diagnostic tool for testing an integrated circuit device directs a beam of laser energy to stimulate at least a portion of the device. In one mode, electromagnetic waves from said device may be detected at the same time in response to the stimulation. A processor collects image data and determines as a function of the collected image data whether the device has a defect. Other embodiments are described and claimed.10-02-2008

Christopher John Brown, Derbyshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110299359DISTRIBUTIVE AND DISPERSIVE MIXING APPARATUS OF THE CDDM TYPE, AND ITS USE - A distributive and dispersive mixing apparatus of the CDDM type comprising two confronting surfaces as being the inner surface of shell (12-08-2011
20120113743MIXING APPARATUS OF THE CDDM- AND/OR CTM-TYPE, AND ITS USE - A distributive and dispersive mixing apparatus comprising two confronting surfaces (05-10-2012

Christopher John Carcerano, Aliso Viejo, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100037216METHOD FOR RETRIEVING UPDATES VIA THE INTERNET - A device includes a software agent that discovers a controller. Current state information indicating upgradeable files currently installed on the device is maintained. The agent sends the current state information to the controller, and the controller sends the current state information to a repository, via the Internet. The repository determines upgradeable files currently installed on the device based on the current state information, and checks for file updates for the upgradeable files. The repository sends file update information to the controller. The file update information includes file update locations. The controller sends the file update information to the agent, and the agent requests the controller to retrieve file updates. The controller retrieves each file update from its file update location on the Internet. The controller sends a notification to the agent when the file updates are retrieved, and the agent retrieves the file updates from the controller.02-11-2010
20100134819REMOTE CREATION OF PRINTER INSTANCES ON A WORKSTATION - Remotely installing a new printer in a printers folder on a client workstation that communicates via a network with a control point terminal by, in the control point terminal, performing an operation to add the new printer in the printers folder of the client workstation, and in response to the operation being performed, the control point terminal transmitting identification information of the new printer being added to an agent in the client workstation, and in the client workstation, the agent receiving the identification information from the control point terminal, in response to receiving the identification information of the new printer, the agent automatically obtaining printer configuration information and print driver information based at least in part on the received identification information, the agent automatically configuring the printer and installing a print driver based on the obtained printer configuration information and print driver information, and the agent creating a locally managed instance of the printer. The operation may be simply selecting the new printer and the workstation that the printer is to be added to. The printer configuration information and the print driver information may be automatically obtained from a remote device on the network, such as an FTP server, and a port for communication with the printer may be automatically created. The unique identifier may be a network address of the printer, such as an IP address, a printer name, a DNS name or a NetBios name, and the printer may be a virtual printer, rather than an actual printer installed on the network.06-03-2010

Christopher John Chuter, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100053161System and Method for Real-Time Co-Rendering of Multiple Attributes - Systems and methods for enhancing the combined image of multiple attributes without comprising the image of either attribute. The combined image of the multiple attributes is enhanced for analyzing a predetermined property revealed by the attributes. The combined image can be interactively manipulated to display each attribute relative to an imaginary light source or highlighted using a specular component. The systems and methods are best described as particularly useful for analytical, diagnostic and interpretive purposes.03-04-2010
20110254843System and Method for Real-Time Co-Rendering of Multiple Attributes - Systems and methods for enhancing the combined image of multiple attributes without comprising the image of either attribute. The combined image of the multiple attributes is enhanced for analyzing a predetermined property revealed by the attributes. The combined image can be interactively manipulated to display each attribute relative to an imaginary light source or highlighted using a specular component. The systems and methods are best described as particularly useful for analytical, diagnostic and interpretive purposes.10-20-2011

Patent applications by Christopher John Chuter, Austin, TX US

Christopher John Davies, Kidwelly GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301537Canopy and ground anchor structure - A canopy structure arrangement particularly for conducting repairs on a vehicle has a support frame re-configurable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; and an expansion support such as a tether to support the frame as it is manually expanded from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration. A ground anchor arrangement provides securing of the canopy structure. The arrangement permits ease of erection of the canopy structure.12-10-2009

Christopher John De Bakker, Margate AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110082073Modified Cpn10 and PRR signalling - The present invention relates to isolated Cpn10 polypeptides possessing an increased affinity for a PRR ligand compared to Ala Cpn10 polypeptide. In a further embodiment, the present invention also relates to modified chaperonin 10 polypeptides, and to nucleic acids encoding the same and to compositions comprising such polypeptides and uses thereof.04-07-2011

Christopher John Eastell, Wiltshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080231976Security Device Based on Customized Microprism Film - A security device comprises at least two regions, each region comprising a prismatic surface structure defining an array of substantially planar facets. Each region forms a reflector due to total internal reflection when viewed at least one first viewing angle and is transparent when viewed at least one second viewing angle. The said at least one first viewing angle of one region is different from the at least one first viewing angle of the other region. Furthermore, a security device comprising an asymmetrical or truncated prismatic surface structure is located in a transparent area of an article.09-25-2008

Christopher John Eastell, Berkshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090034082Optically Variable Devices - A security device comprises a substrate (02-05-2009
20110122499Optically variable devices - A security device comprises a substrate having an array of microlenses on one side and one or more corresponding arrays of microimages on the other side. The microimages are located at a distance from the microlenses substantially equal to the focal length of the microlenses. The substrate is sufficiently transparent to enable light to pass through the microlenses so as to reach the microimages. Each microimage is defined by an anti-reflection structure on the substrate formed by a periodic array of identical structural elements, light passing through a substrate and impinging on the microimages being reflected to a different extent than light which does not impinge on the microimages thereby rendering the microimages visible.05-26-2011

Christopher John Evans, London GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100031366Method of Providing Digital Rights Management for Music Content by Means of a Flat-Rate Subscription - The invention enables digital music content to be downloaded to and used on a portable wireless computing device. An application running on the wireless device has been automatically adapted to parameters associated with the wireless device without end-user input (e.g. the application has been configured in dependence on the device OS and firmware, related bugs, screen size, pixel number, security models, connection handling, memory etc. This application enables an end-user to browse and search music content on a remote server using a wireless network; to download music content from that remote server using the wireless network and to playback and manage that downloaded music content. The application also includes a digital rights management system that enables unlimited legal downloads of different music tracks to the device and also enables any of those tracks stored on the device to be played so long as a subscription service has not terminated.02-04-2010
20110265185METHOD ENABLING A USER TO KEEP PERMANENTLY THEIR FAVOURITE MEDIA FILES - This invention enables a user to convert their favourite DRM protected media files, which would otherwise have significant use restrictions, to media files that can be played without limitation of time. This is especially useful where the DRM protected files are supplied as part of a subscription service and the ability to playback those files ends when the subscription ends. This approach relies on the ability to gather playback metrics for the DRM protected media files, to analyse them to determine the user's favourites, and then to provide the user with non-time limited versions of those favourite digital media files. In one implementation, a user's favourite music tracks can still be played, even though a music subscription service has ended.10-27-2011

Christopher John Falson, Studio City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254931SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INTERACTIVE PRODUCTION MARKETING - A viewer of broadcast media requests or receives programming content including advertising over the Internet. The production system manipulates the programming content including the advertising with one or more computer processors to create a video broadcast based on input received over the Internet. The programming content promotes products or services by inserting advertisements or promotional material into the video broadcast based on one or more user interests. In addition, the production system transmits to the user the customized production with the inserted advertisements and promotional material embedded therein.10-08-2009
20110137743SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCT PLACEMENT - A product seller site distributes on a pay for placement basis placed product with purchased product when the purchased product is delivered, where the placed product is associated with the purchased product by at least one specific characteristic. For example, the owner of a product funds an account and supplies product samples to be distributed to customers purchasing similar products. Further, the product owners bid or pay a fee to place their product with the customer. When the customer purchases a product, a search engine determines which products from a database of products available for placement meet the search criteria and offers to distribute the placement product with the purchased product. The search criteria comprise matching the purchased product with similar products to be placed with the purchased product and finding the highest bidder or fee from the group of matching placement products. The account associated with the matching placement product is debited when the matching placement product is distributed to the customer.06-09-2011

Patent applications by Christopher John Falson, Studio City, CA US

Christopher John Gavlak, Mechanicsburg, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110030447CRIMPING TOOL WITH PIVOTABLE WORKPIECE HOLDER - A crimping tool is provided for crimping a workpiece. The crimping tool includes a crimping head having a crimping zone and a crimping jaw held within the crimping zone. The crimping tool also includes a workpiece holder having a holding element configured to hold the workpiece. The workpiece holder is pivotally connected to the crimping head. The workpiece holder is pivotable between a loading position and a crimping position. The workpiece is receivable by the holding element when the workpiece holder is in the loading position. The holding element holds the workpiece in the crimping zone for engagement with the crimping jaw when the workpiece holder is in the crimping position. A cover plate is held by the workpiece holder. The cover plate is movable relative to the workpiece holder between an open position and a closed position. The cover plate is configured to engage the workpiece when the workpiece is held by the holding element of the workpiece holder.02-10-2011

Christopher John Heldal, East Lyme, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110046160Novel Class of Spiro Piperidines for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula (I) as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.02-24-2011

Christopher John Hurlstone, Newport GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110137247AUTOMATIC INJECTOR WITH NEEDLE COVER - An auto-injector automatically dispenses a predetermined dose of medicament upon activation. The auto-injector includes a needle cover operative to engage an injection site and activate the injector. The needle cover is configured to move from a locked retracted position prior to a medicament dispensing operation to a locked extended position after the medicament dispensing operation. The non-removable needle cover prevents contact with the needle both before and after the medicament dispensing operation.06-09-2011
20120046609AUTOMATIC INJECTOR - An auto-injector automatically dispenses a predetermined dose of medicament upon activation. The auto-injector includes a needle cover operative to engage an injection site and activate the injector. The needle cover is configured to move from a locked retracted position prior to a medicament dispensing operation to a locked extended position after the medicament dispensing operation. The non-removable needle cover prevents contact with the needle both before and after the medicament dispensing operation.02-23-2012

Christopher John Jones, Gloucestershire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100324528DOSE SETTING MECHANISM FOR PRIMING A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and system for priming a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes a dose dial sleeve and an internal housing portion. The dose dial sleeve is coupled to the internal housing. The dose dial sleeve rotates on a substantially circumferential rotational path during priming of the drug delivery device. Further, the dose dial sleeve rotates on a helical path during dose setting of the drug delivery device.12-23-2010

Christopher John Jones, Broadway GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100324495RESETTABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A resettable dosing mechanism comprises a dose button and a dial grip operatively coupled to the dose button. A spindle acts on a bung of a cartridge and a driver is operatively coupled between the dose button and the spindle. During an injection of the dose, the dose button moves in an axial direction to cause the spindle to administer the dose. During resetting of the dose setting mechanism, the spindle is retracted back into the dose setting mechanism.12-23-2010
20100324496DOSE SETTING MECHANISM FOR PRIMING A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and system for providing a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device comprises a dose setting mechanism comprising a spindle and a cartridge holder coupled to the dose setting mechanism. The cartridge holder comprising a cartridge having a movable bung at one end of the cartridge. The cartridge holder must be rotated before a dose may set with the dose setting mechanism.12-23-2010
20100331788RESETTABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A resetting mechanism for a reusable drug delivery device. The device comprises a spindle and a spindle guide engaging the spindle. During a resetting step of the resetting mechanism, the spindle rotates while the spindle guide does not rotate.12-30-2010
20100331789DOSE SETTING MECHANISM FOR PRIMING A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and system for priming a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device includes a forced priming feature that requires the user to move the dose dial sleeve axially to cause the spindle to pre-load a cartridge bung before a first dose can be dialed.12-30-2010
20100331806DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device is disclosed. The mechanism comprises an outer housing and an inner housing having an external groove. The inner housing guides a driver having either a blocking or locking member disposed inside the driver that can lock a flexible tab to an internal groove during dose delivery in the inner housing such that the driver follows the path of the groove and to advance a spindle to move a cartridge bung. A dial sleeve is disposed between the outer and inner housing and is rotatably engaged with the inner housing.12-30-2010
20110004191DOSING MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVER DEVICE - A maximum settable dose feature is disclosed that is set by a user or health care professional one time that prevents future injections from exceeding the desired maximum dose. The feature includes a locking band initially in an unlocked configuration, which transforms to a locked configuration when activated after setting a desired maximum dose. The feature can include a trigger mechanism to transform the locking band to the locked configuration.01-06-2011

Christopher John Lacy, Diggers Rest, Victoria AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225800APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING A FASTENER - The present invention provides a device for the insertion of fasteners into the ground for the purpose of anchoring sheet-like materials such as geotechnical mats in soil stabilization or for securing forms of netting to prevent crop wastage. A further aspect of this invention provides a form of securing fasteners by a method that reduces damage or impediment in the operation of the fastener insertion device.09-22-2011

Christopher John Lafrenz, Shelby Twp, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110148049GASKET ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED LOCATING AND RETENTION PIN AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A gasket assembly and method of construction is provided. The assembly includes a carrier body having opposite planar surfaces with at least one media-conveying opening extending through the planar surfaces with at least one through opening spaced radially from the at least one media-conveying opening. Further, the carrier body has at least one projection formed of the material of the carrier body. The at least one projection extends from the at least one through opening outwardly from at least one of the planar surfaces. The assembly further includes an elastomeric material encapsulating the projection.06-23-2011

Christopher John Leggetter, Belmont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090157559SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERNET MARKETING BY ENDORSEMENTS - A method of facilitating the endorsement of products through Internet advertisements accepts a bid for an endorsement, enables communication, associated with the bid, between an advertiser and a potential endorser, and serves an endorsement associated with the bid. In one implementation, the endorsement is displayed together with a symbol verifying the endorser.06-18-2009

Christopher John Leigh-Lancaster, Victoria AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090204071DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY OF A LIQUID MEDICAMENT STORED AT CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURES - Medicament devices include a sealed medicament dose container comprising a cell based medicament that is stored at a temperature less than about −40 degrees Celsius, then thawed into a liquid prior to administration and a medicament dose cartridge configured and sized to snugly hold the dose container therein during extraction of the liquid medicament. Related dose containers, retainers and extraction/dispensing systems are also described.08-13-2009

Christopher John Marinacci, Santa Cruz, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090132964System, method and computer-readable medium for online marketing and visual presentations of software programs - A graphical user interface (GUI) presents a primary icon in a minimal visual area of a video display screen of a computer. Selecting the primary icon directs the computer to display a line of segments, where each segment associated with one or more software programs or electronic documents. The GUI allows a user to directly access items of visual and/or audio media by selecting one or more documents or software programs associated with a selected segment. The GUI optionally allows selected a line or segment for transmission from the computer to another computer, wherein copies one or more documents or software applications are transmitted to the second computer.05-21-2009
20100088648System, method and computer-readable medium for visual presentation of aspect of software programs - A graphical user interface (GUI) presents a primary icon in a minimal visual area of a video display screen of a computer. Selecting the primary icon directs the computer to display a line of segments, where each segment associated with one or more software programs or electronic documents. The GUI allows a user to directly access items of visual and/or audio media by selecting one or more documents or software programs associated with a selected segment. The GUI optionally allows selected a line or segment for transmission from the computer to another computer, wherein copies one or more documents or software applications are transmitted to the second computer.04-08-2010

Christopher John Mccrindle, West Malling GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090087333Gerotor pump - A gerotor pump comprises a rotor chamber having a longitudinally extending central axis, an outer rotor rotatable in the rotor chamber with a radial clearance between an outer periphery of the outer rotor and the rotor chamber, an inner rotor rotatable in the outer rotor and cooperably engageable therewith to define a plurality of pumping chambers having respective volumes that vary when, in use, the inner rotor rotates relative to the outer rotor. The inner rotor is rotatable about an axis of rotation spaced from the central axis and contained in a first plane that contains the central axis and the rotor chamber is configured such that the radial clearance in at least one direction in the first plane is greater than at least one radial clearance in a second plane that extends perpendicular to the first plane and contains the central axis.04-02-2009

Christopher John Mcgreal, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018896Scaled Subscriber Profile Groups for Emarketers - A web based system and method for determining relevance of marketing group association by calculating the relevance factors of depth and weight of interest in a subscriber group is described. An emarketing management system typically includes a subscriber database, email marketing creation module, and a data management module. Collectively, the system allows marketers to group or segment subscribers according to marketing groups that are most relevant to the subscriber. By grouping or segmenting, marketers can design the most relevant content in subsequent email campaigns or distribution events, or to gain insight into subscriber behavior. The emarketing system may further integrate with external applications, such as a web analytic system or the emarketers own database, to gather, report and analyze data to refine relevance factors. A method for operating this system is also described.01-15-2009

Christopher John Mcloughin, Queensland AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090213023Portal Antenna - A portal antenna (08-27-2009

Christopher John Miller, Auckland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110021456Sweetening compositions and processes for preparing them - The invention relates to sweetening compositions containing from about 16% to about 75% mogroside V and from about 30% to about 95% total terpene glycosides on a dry weight basis, and wherein a filtered (0.2 μm) solution of the composition in water having a solids content of 1% w/v has an absorbance at 420 nm of about 0.55 or below. The invention also relates to methods of preparing such compositions.01-27-2011

Christopher John Morcom, Kent GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080208472Traffic Safety System - A vehicle safety system comprises a collision avoidance system, comprising range finding apparatus for determining a distance to an adjacent vehicle, the collision avoidance system comprising a transmitter (08-28-2008
20090091738Surface profile measurement - An imaging system has a transmission system (04-09-2009
20100097216INTRUDER DETECTION SYSTEM - An intruder detection system comprises an illumination means for illuminating a field of view with a modulated optical signal, modulated by a modulation signal; an optical receiver for receiving a delayed reflected signal; a cross correlator for calculating a cross correlation function between the modulation signal and the received delayed reflected signal; and means for detecting changes in the cross correlation function, a change being used to provide intruder detection. This system uses optical sensing and cross correlation calculation to enable an intruder detection signal to be obtained. This can enable a solid state, low cost, and reliable sensor to be provided for detecting intruders.04-22-2010

Patent applications by Christopher John Morcom, Kent GB

Christopher John Morrant, Bromborough GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100291263 METHOD OF PREPARING A LOW SODIUM FLOUR-BASED DOUGH WITH IMPROVED HANDLING PROPERTIES - One aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a sulphate compound to improve the handling properties of a flour-based dough containing a reduced level of sodium. The use of the sulphate compound in accordance with the invention reduces dough stickiness and/or improves dough strength. Examples of suitable sulphate compounds include calcium sulphate, magnesium sulphate, sodiumsulphate, potassium sulphate, ammonium sulphate and sulphuric acid. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method of preparing a low sodium flour based dough, said method being characterized in that (i) the sulphate compound is incorporated in the dough in a concentration of 5-75 mmole per kg of flour, with the proviso that if the sulphate compound is not calcium sulphate, said sulphate component is incorporated in the dough in a concentration of at least 5 mmole per kg of flour and with the proviso that if the sulphate compound is calcium sulphate and if said calcium sulphate is incorporated in a concentration of less than 5 mmole per kg of flour, the method additionally comprises the addition of at least 0.1 mmole of an edible acid per kg of flour, and in that (ii) sodium chloride is incorporated in a concentration of 0-1.6% by weight of cereal ingredients.11-18-2010

Christopher John Northfield, Winnersh GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090131470PYRAZOLE-SUBSTITUTED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS - Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of PDK1 and CHK1 activity, and of use in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disorders (I): wherein R05-21-2009

Christopher John Nother, Hampshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090291571DONGLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A DONGLE - A dongle for connecting a disk drive assembly to the backplane of a storage enclosure is disclosed. The dongle includes: a housing having a disk drive connector portion having a plurality of contact pins for connecting to a disk drive assembly and having a PCB holding portion having walls that define a recess; and, a PCB located within the recess, the PCB having a plurality of contact fingers on at least one surface at an edge of the PCB to form a backplane connector for connecting to the backplane. At least some of the disk drive connector contact pins are in electrical connection with at least some of the contact fingers of the backplane connector.11-26-2009
20100011229METHODS OF POWERING UP A DISK DRIVE STORAGE ENCLOSURE AND STORAGE ENCLOSURES - A method of powering up a disk drive storage enclosure is disclosed, the storage enclosure having at least one power supply and at least one module having a keyed readable interface corresponding to its power rating. The method includes: receiving a power-on signal; determining the power supplying capability of the storage enclosure; determining the power requirement of the storage enclosure including reading the keyed readable interface to determine the power rating of the at least one keyed module; determining the power mode attainable by the system in accordance with the power supplying capability and the power requirement, the modes including at least power on and power off; and, powering up or not powering up the storage enclosure in accordance with the power mode.01-14-2010

Christopher John Padbury, Melbourn GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110190670FLUID DISC PUMP WITH SQUARE-WAVE DRIVER - A pump having a substantially cylindrical shape and defining a cavity formed by a side wall closed at both ends by end walls wherein the cavity contains a fluid is disclosed. The pump further comprises an actuator operatively associated with at least one of the end walls to cause an oscillatory motion of the driven end wall to generate displacement oscillations of the driven end wall within the cavity. The pump further comprises a valve for controlling the flow of fluid through the valve.08-04-2011

Christopher John Peedell, St. Leonards-On-Sea GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120005907CAN OPENER - A can opener having a body having an elongate stem, a handle, a circular blade mounted for rotation relative to the body and a drive wheel which is rotatable by the handle. The drive wheel is movable towards and away from the circular blade to selectively grip and release a portion of the can positioned between the blade and the drive wheel. The can opener is further provided with a lock operable to maintain the drive wheel in a predetermined position relative to the blade when said portion of a can is gripped between the blade and drive wheel. The blade and drive wheel, in use, grip the raised peripheral rim of the can which projects upwardly from the lid of the can.01-12-2012

Christopher John Roberts, Bebington GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090029899Fabric softening composition - A fabric softening composition having a pH of from 2 to 3 and comprising 01-29-2009

Christopher John Roberts, Wirral GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080221010Fabric Conditioning Compositions - An aqueous fabric softening composition comprising: (i) at least one cationic fabric softening compound and (ii) at least one oily sugar derivative which comprises at least 5% by weight of impurities selected from free fatty acid, fatty acid methyl ester, soap, inorganic salts and mixtures thereof. The composition comprising less than 0.5% by weight of fatty complexing agent. The compositions allow impure OSD's to be successfully employed.09-11-2008

Christopher John Sattora, Cary, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080210588Packaging Material, and Packaging for Protecting Products Against Damage - A packaging material which impart fragility capability and is easily manufactured and handled in preparing a product for shipment. The material is fabricated as a planar body having fold lines on which the body may be folded to encircle a product being packaged. The planar body is formed with locking features which enable a handler to easily secure the material about the packaged product and with defined openings facilitating handling.09-04-2008
20090218248APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING A PRODUCT - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for protecting a product. A center member is in physical communication with a bottom of the product. North, south, east, and west members are in communication with the center member and each comprise an orifice. In addition, the north, south, east, and west members are partially separated from the center member by proximal cuts along a lower side of the sheet. The north, south, east, and west members are configured to pivot upward to form at least a ninety degree angle to the center member and physically communicate with sides of the product. The east and west members further comprise distal cuts about which east and west distal edges pivot toward the center member such that the east and west distal edges are in physical communication with a top of the product when folded.09-03-2009

Patent applications by Christopher John Sattora, Cary, NC US

Christopher John Smethurst, Leeds GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080252228Hid Ballast - A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing current to a load. The apparatus includes a full or half bridge switching circuit, including at least one switching element for supplying power to a load when switched on and means for switching a state of the switching element only at a time when a substantially zero voltage is applied across the switching element.10-16-2008

Christopher John Spacie, Swansea GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080274358Carbon Materials - A graphite body comprises aligned graphite flakes bonded with a binder, in which the graphite has an average particle size of >200 μm.11-06-2008

Christopher John Spenceley, Yattendon GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080296896Stirling Engine Instability Detection and Prevention - A Stirling engine includes a reciprocating piston which drives an alternator to provide an electrical output. The current signal is measured by a current monitor and a fast Fourier Transform value is produced. The FFT of the current signal has been found to be directly related to the stability of operation of the Stirling engine. As harmonic peaks in the FFT increase, this indicates that the stroke length of the piston is approaching or exceeding a safe maximum. Correction action, such as a reduction in heat to the Stirling engine, can be taken in consequence.12-04-2008
20090293473Stirling Engine Assembly and Methods of Assembly Such an Assembly - A Stirling engine (12-03-2009

Patent applications by Christopher John Spenceley, Yattendon GB

Christopher John Squire, Macclesfield GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090030058TOSYLATE SALT OF 6- (4-BR0M0-2-CHL0R0PHENYLAMIN0) -7-FLUORO-N- (2-HYDROXYETHOXY) -3-METHYL-3H-BENZIMI DAZOLE- 5 - CARBOXAMIDE , MEK INHIBITOR USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to a tosylate salt of Compound 1 and polymorphs thereof, in particular crystalline and amorphous forms of Compound 1 tosylate salt, and methods of preparation thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these salts as active ingredient, their use in the manufacture of medicaments for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of proliferative disease states, such as cancer, in the human or animal body, and their use in methods for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of proliferative disease states, such as cancer, in the human or animal body are also described.01-29-2009
20090203905CHEMICAL PROCESS - The present invention relates to chemical processes for the manufacture of certain quinazoline derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of certain intermediates useful in the manufacture of the quinazoline derivatives and to processes for the manufacture of the quinazoline derivatives utilising said intermediates. In particular, the present invention relates to chemical processes and intermediates useful in the manufacture of the compound 4-(4-bromo-2-fluoroanilino)-6-methoxy-7-(1-methylpiperidin-4-ylmethoxy)quinazoline.08-13-2009
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Patent applications by Christopher John Squire, Macclesfield GB

Christopher John Templenton, Queensland AU

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20080230489Device for Removing Non-Dissolved Impurities from Liquids - A device for use in the removal of unwanted solids from stormwater drainage systems is disclosed. The device (09-25-2008

Christopher John Teslak, Plymouth, MI US

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20110172873EMOTIVE ADVISORY SYSTEM VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ADVISOR - A vehicle maintenance advisor system for use by a driver of an automotive vehicle includes a computer. The computer is configured to receive input indicative of a vehicle history. The vehicle history includes how the vehicle is driven over time. The computer is further configured to identify a need to advise the driver that the vehicle requires a maintenance service based on the vehicle history. An alert is output to the driver. The alert indicates the required maintenance service for the vehicle.07-14-2011
20110184612Ratio Shift Control System and Method for a Multiple-Ratio Automatic Transmission - A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated friction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously engaged and released during a torque phase of an upshift event as torque from a torque source is increased while allowing the off-going friction elements to slip, followed by an inertia phase during which torque from a torque source is modulated. A perceptible transmission output torque reduction during an upshift is avoided.07-28-2011
20110184613MULTIPLE-RATIO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RATIO UPSHIFTS - A speed ratio shaft control for multiple ratio vehicle transmission has controlled release of an off-going transmission clutch and controlled engagement of an on-coming transmission clutch during a speed ratio upshift, at least one clutch being a friction torque establishing clutch. A controller, using shift-timing software strategy, actively manages in real time a clutch torque level for each clutch so that transient torque disturbances in a transmission torque output shaft are mitigated.07-28-2011

Christopher John Van Der Gast, Oxfordshire GB

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20100227380BIOREMEDIATION - The chemical oxygen demand of unprocessed, spent metal working fluids, can be reduced to levels of 2000 mg l09-09-2010

Christopher John Veleno, Bradenton, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120103480Diaper Bag with built in Mat and Insulation Compartment - The current invention is a diaper bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, and two side compartments with one being insulated for cold/warm storage. The diaper bag also has two side pouches at either end of the bag. The bag has a rolled up mat in the non-insulated compartment that can be rolled out for use.05-03-2012

Christopher John Verbil, Los Altos, CA US

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20100289659DYNAMIC REPORTING SCHEME FOR LOCATION BASED SERVICES - A dynamic position reporting and/or logging scheme is described herein. Position reporting and/or logging for a mobile device may be dynamically determined based on one or more reporting and/or logging constraints. The constraints may be based on time, distance, events, operating parameters, operating conditions, or some combination thereof. The constraints that dynamically trigger position reporting may be the same as, overlap, or be distinct from the constraints used to trigger position logging. The reporting and logging constraints can be selected to provide a more accurate indication of a track or route traveled by the mobile device.11-18-2010

Christopher John Waple, Cambridge GB

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20110035219AUTOMATIC SPOKEN LANGUAGE IDENTIFICATION BASED ON PHONEME SEQUENCE PATTERNS - A language identification system that includes a universal phoneme decoder (UPD) is described. The UPD contains a universal phoneme set representing both 1) all phonemes occurring in the set of two or more spoken languages, and 2) captures phoneme correspondences across languages, such that a set of unique phoneme patterns and probabilities are calculated in order to identify a most likely phoneme occurring each time in the audio files in the set of two or more potential languages in which the UPD was trained on. Each statistical language models (SLM) uses the set of unique phoneme patterns created for each language in the set to distinguish between spoken human languages in the set of languages. The run-time language identifier module identifies a particular human language being spoken by utilizing the linguistic probabilities supplied by the one or more SLMs that are based on the set of unique phoneme patterns created for each language.02-10-2011

Christopher John West, Chesapeake, VA US

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20110087560PAYMENT PROCESSING OVER THE INTERNET - A payment transaction is performed over the Internet. A merchant server presents to an end user a merchant web page that identifies the merchant server as the source of the web page. A payment processing server presents to the end user a web document that requests payment information from the end user. The web document is presented to the end user as an inline frame within the merchant web page.04-14-2011

Christopher John Widdas, North Shields GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100096023PRESSURE SURGE SENSOR AND ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A SENSOR AND A RUPTURE DISC - A pressure surge sensor has a body having a cylinder passage, a magnetically actuated electrical switch mounted on the body, and a piston member movable along the passage relative to the switch. The piston member carries a magnet. When the cylinder passage is coupled to a fluid pressure surge source, a fluid pressure surge applied causes the piston member to move along the cylinder passage relative to said switch, thereby actuating the switch. A breakable retainer element restrains the piston member against movement, and the piston is freely movable along the cylinder passage, after release by the retainer. The pressure surge sensor is suitable to be arranged downstream of a rupture disc, which releases overpressure of a pressurised apparatus, for example an extrusion apparatus, or a gas handling or gas storage system.04-22-2010

Christopher John Yarnold, Oxfordshire GB

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20100099736PHENYL SUBSTITUTED MALEIMIDES AS MEDICAMENTS FOR BLOCKING DEGENERATIVE TISSUE DAMAGES BY INHIBITING MPT - The invention discloses the use of a compound of formula (I), wherein R04-22-2010
20110118258QUINAZOLIN-OXIME DERIVATIVES AS HSP90 INHIBITORS - Compounds of general formula (I); or a stereoisomers, tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8 and R9 are as defined herein, are useful for the treatment of diseases and conditions which are mediated by excessive or inappropriate Hsp90 activity such as cancers, viral infection and inflammatory diseases or conditions.05-19-2011
20110183957CERTAIN KYNURENINE-3-MONOOXYGENASE INHIBITORS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Certain chemical entities are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of KMO activity are described, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one chemical entity as a single active agent or administering at least one chemical entity in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for screening compounds capable of inhibiting KMO activity.07-28-2011
20110230428CERTAIN KYNURENINE-3-MONOOXYGENASE INHIBITORS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Certain chemical entities are provided herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of KMO activity are described, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Methods of treatment include administering at least one chemical entity as a single active agent or administering at least one chemical entity in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for screening compounds capable of inhibiting KMO activity.09-22-2011

Patent applications by Christopher John Yarnold, Oxfordshire GB

Christopher John Young, Hartlepool GB

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20100320153ABSORBENTS - An absorbent composition suitable for removing mercury, arsenic or antimony from fluid streams includes 5-50% by weight of a particulate sulphided copper compound, 30-90% by weight of a particulate support material, and the remainder one or more binders, wherein the metal sulphide content of the absorbent, other than copper sulphide, is below 5% by weight.12-23-2010