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Ben Cocks, Victoria AU
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20100255037 | NOVEL SEQUENCES OF HAEMONCHUS CONTORTUS, IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel sequences of | 10-07-2010 |
Ben Cocks, Viewbank AU
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20150156982 | Selection of Symbiota by Screening Multiple Host-Symbiont Associations - The present invention relates to new methods of selecting and breeding organisms, in particular organisms which exhibit symbiotic behaviour with symbionts, and to new organisms and symbiota developed thereby, such as plant or grass and endophyte symbiota. Multiple symbionts are deployed in multiple organisms and selected for improved symbiotic compatibility and performance early in the breeding process. Methods include producing improved organisms from germplasm, by inoculating host organism germplasm libraries with symbionts selected from symbiont libraries and selecting improved host organisms exhibiting desired symbiota characteristics, and selection of organism-symbiont associations with a desired genetic and metabolic profile by metagenomic analysis of nucleic acid libraries from an organism or organism-symbiont association. | 06-11-2015 |
Benjamin Cocks, Viewbank AU
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20120328591 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING ORAL DELIVERY - The invention provides a method of improving the oral delivery of a therapeutic agent, comprising the step of linking the therapeutic agent to a carrier protein comprising angiogenin, fusion proteins or conjugates comprising angiogenin and a therapeutic agent and their use in medicine. | 12-27-2012 |
20120331575 | TRANSGENIC NON-HUMAN ANIMALS - The invention provides a non-human transgenic animal comprising a transgene encoding angiogenin and food products comprising or obtained from the non-human transgenic animal and uses thereof. | 12-27-2012 |
20130039889 | RECOMBINANT MICROORGANISMS - The invention relates to a recombinant microorganism comprising a transgene encoding angiogenin and optionally follistatin, a food product, beverage product or animal feed produced from or comprising said microorganism and uses thereof. | 02-14-2013 |
20130243728 | RECOMBINANT MICROORGANISMS - The invention relates to a recombinant microorganism comprising a transgene encoding angiogenin and optionally follistatin, a food product, beverage product or animal feed produced from or comprising said microorganism and uses thereof. | 09-19-2013 |
Benjamin Cocks, Victoria AU
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20090312248 | ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEIN - The present invention provides improved antimicrobial compositions comprising peptide fragments of tammar wallaby milk proteins and analogs and derivatives thereof exemplified by the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID Nos: 1-40 and uses therefor in the treatment of a range of infections by bacteria and fungi. The antimicrobial compositions are particularly useful for broad spectrum applications, especially for the treatment of bacterial infections. | 12-17-2009 |
20100136172 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ANGIOGENIN - The invention provides a process for the preparation of an angiogenin-enriched fraction from a milk product, the process comprising contacting the milk product with a cation exchange resin and eluting the angiogenin-enriched fraction from the cation exchange resin with a mobile phase. The invention also provides angiogenin-enriched fractions produced by process and food products, neutraceuticals and pharmaceutical comprising such angiogenin. | 06-03-2010 |
20110123514 | ANGIOGENIN-ENRICHED MILK FRACTIONS - The invention provides methods for enriching a milk extract for angiogenin, such methods involving separation by size, charge or immunoaffinity. The invention also provides the angiogenin enriched extract produced by the methods and provides them in pharmaceutical and neutraceutical compositions and foods for treating a variety of diseases or disorders that can be treated by angiogenin. | 05-26-2011 |
20110151016 | USE OF ANGIOGENIN OR ANGIOGENIN AGONISTS FOR TREATING DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The invention provides a method of treating a disorder characterised by elevated or dysregulated myostatin, disorders where the interaction between follistatin and angiogenin can be used to improve function in tissues, neurological diseases or disorders, spinal injuries or diseases, bone diseases or disorders, diseases involving glucose homeostasis, wound healing, neuro-protection, nervous system functional support or managing metabolic diseases, the method comprising administering an effective amount of angiogenin or an angiogenin agonist. Compositions and neutraceuticals comprising angiogenin are also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
20110209228 | METHOD OF TREATMENT USING ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides peptides and analogs and derivatives thereof having antimicrobial activity at least against | 08-25-2011 |
20110262422 | ORALLY ADMINISTRABLE DOSAGE FORMS COMPRISING ANGIOGENIN AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides a method of treatment of any disorder in which administration of angiogenin is beneficial wherein the angiogenin is administered orally. Particularly, the oral angiogenin does not require a carrier or excipient or for the protein to be encapsulated or subjected to any other mechanism to improve its oral bioavailability. | 10-27-2011 |
Benjamin Graeme Cocks, View Bank AU
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20120309092 | Angiogenin Expression in Plants - The present invention relates to plant-produced angiogenins, to related plant cells, plant calli, plants, seeds and other plant parts and products derived therefrom and to uses of plant-produced angiogenins. The present invention also relates to expression of angiogenin genes in plants and to related nucleic acids, constructs and methods. | 12-06-2012 |
Christopher T. Cocks, Denver, CO US
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20080265039 | Protected Contactless Card - A protected contactless presentation instrument is disclosed. In one embodiment, the protected contactless presentation instrument includes an RFID chip that can be manually exposed and shielded by a user. The protected contactless presentation instrument may include a moveable tab that includes the RFID chip. The protected contactless presentation instrument may also include a moveable shield. Another embodiment of the invention provides for a contactless presentation instrument that includes an electroluminescence material. | 10-30-2008 |
Franklin H. Cocks, Durham, NC US
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20150060680 | RED BORON SOLID STATE DETECTOR - A solid state detector with alpha rhombohedral red boron is disclosed. The solid state detector detects neutrons, especially thermal neutrons. The detector may include a body of alpha rhombohedral red boron disposed between electrodes, a power supply for applying a voltage to said electrodes, and a detecting device that detects and measures a current pulse emitted from said body of alpha rhombohedral red boron to detect the neutrons. | 03-05-2015 |
Franklin Hadley Cocks, Durham, NC US
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20120215138 | ACOUSTIC LENS FOR SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY AND RELATED METHODS - Systems and methods for providing therapeutic shock waves are provided. A modified acoustic lens can include a first lens portion for directing a first part of an acoustic shock wave pulse toward a target and a second lens portion for directing a second part of the acoustic shock wave pulse toward the target. The second lens portion can be offset relative to the first portion such that transmission of the second part of the acoustic shock wave pulse through the second lens portion is delayed by a predetermined amount relative to transmission of the first part through the first lens portion. In situ superposition of the first and second pulses near and at the target can lead to the formation of a pressure waveform with idealized pulse profile and broadened focal width, which can provide for improved comminution of a concretion located within a living body with reduced tissue injury. | 08-23-2012 |
20130046210 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING A STEERABLE PRESSURE FIELD IN A SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPTER - Lithotripter apparatuses and methods are provided for selectively modifying an acoustic pressure field and can include a shock wave source operable to generate a shock wave having a substantially axisymmetric acoustic pressure field, an acoustic focusing member positioned between the shock wave source and a target, and an acoustic barrier positioned between the shock wave source and the acoustic focusing member. The acoustic barrier can be operable to selectively block a portion of the shock wave generated by the shock wave source such that the substantially axisymmetric pressure field is transformed into a modified acoustic pressure field. | 02-21-2013 |
Graeme Cocks, Crows Nest AU
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20140350660 | Endoluminal Prosthesis - An endoluminal prosthesis for deployment in a body which has a first tubular structure for stabilising the prosthesis, the first tubular structure being substantially concentric about a first axis and movable between a compact and an expanded state. The prosthesis also has a second tubular structure for supporting an artificial heart valve, the second tubular structure being substantially concentric about a second axis and moveable between a compact and an expanded state. The first axis and the second axis extend at different angles when the first and second structures are in the compact and/or expanded state. A third structure which is shape and/or length adjustable is positioned between the first and second structures. | 11-27-2014 |
Janet Elizabeth Cocks, Mindarie AU
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20140137887 | HAIR IRON - Described is a hair iron comprising first and second side members pivotally connected at adjacent first ends thereof. A first heating plate is provided on a first surface of the first side member, and a second heating plate is provided on a first surface of the second side member such that moving the first and second side members to a closed position engages a section of hair between the first and second heating plates. Second ends of the first and second side members are tapered to aid separating the section of hair by sliding the hair iron longitudinally into the hair. Opposed first and second longitudinal edges of the first surfaces of the first and second side members are each curved such that the first longitudinal edges are concave in shape. | 05-22-2014 |
Martin W. Cocks, Hursley GB
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20160140020 | REQUEST MONITORING - A method of monitoring requests to a code set is provided, which includes: receiving a request to the code set; creating a trace for the request, the trace defining the path of the request through the code set; accessing a plurality of stored trace patterns, each stored trace pattern defining an acceptable path of a request through the code set; comparing the created trace to the stored trace patterns; and storing the created trace if it does not match one of the stored trace patterns. | 05-19-2016 |
Martin W. Cocks, Eastleigh GB
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20140181017 | CONSISTENT REPLICATION OF TRANSACTIONAL UPDATES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for consistent replication of transactional updates. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for consistent replication of data in a transaction processing system is provided. The method includes recording entries in a replication log of different data updates and corresponding transactions and additionally recording entries in the replication log indicating whether or not the transactions have been backed out. The method also includes replicating only those data updates referenced in the log which do not correspond to transactions indicated in the log to have been backed out. For instance the additionally recorded entries in the replication log indicate when a transaction has been backed out. Alternatively, the additionally recorded entries in the replication log indicate when a transaction has been committed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140181018 | CONSISTENT REPLICATION OF TRANSACTIONAL UPDATES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for consistent replication of transactional updates. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for consistent replication of data in a transaction processing system is provided. The method includes recording entries in a replication log of different data updates and corresponding transactions and additionally recording entries in the replication log indicating whether or not the transactions have been backed out. The method also includes replicating only those data updates referenced in the log which do not correspond to transactions indicated in the log to have been backed out. For instance the additionally recorded entries in the replication log indicate when a transaction has been backed out. Alternatively, the additionally recorded entries in the replication log indicate when a transaction has been committed. | 06-26-2014 |
Martin W. Cocks, Hursely GB
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20140282596 | ACHIEVING CONTINUOUS AVAILABILITY FOR PLANNED WORKLOAD AND SITE SWITCHES WITH NO DATA LOSS - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to methods, systems and computer program products for performing a planned workload switch. A method includes receiving a request to switch a site of an active workload and stopping one or more long running processes from submitting a new request to the active workload. The method also includes preventing a new network connection from accessing the active workload and processing one or more transactions in a queue of the active workload for a time period. Based on a determination that the queue of the active workload is not empty after the time period, the method includes aborting all remaining transactions in the queue of the active workload. The method further includes replicating all remaining committed units of work to a standby workload associated with the active workload. | 09-18-2014 |
Martin William John Cocks, Hampshire GB
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20090307694 | USING DATA IN ELEMENTS OF A SINGLY LINKED LIST WITHOUT A LOCK IN A MULTITHREADED ENVIRONMENT - A method and system for validating a scan of a chain in a multithreaded environment. A modification counter and an anchor address are atomically copied from the chain's header into a first variable (browse counter) and second variable, respectively. The second variable is set to a next address stored in a current element of the chain. The next address references a next element of the chain. The browse counter is incremented. If the browse counter is greater than a current value of the modification counter (M.Counter) and if the second variable includes a valid address, then the scan is valid up to the current element, the scan continues with the next element as the current element, and the process repeats starting with setting the second variable to the next address. Otherwise, if the browse counter is less than or equal to M.Counter, then the scan is invalid. | 12-10-2009 |
Martin W. J. Cocks, Hursley GB
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20100262972 | DEADLOCK AVOIDANCE - A transaction processing system is operated. A first resource is locked as a shared resource by a first task executing on a computing device. The first task attempts to lock a second resource as an exclusive resource. The occurrence of a deadlock is ascertained. A second task that wishes to use the locked first resource is identified. A current position of the first task with respect to the first resource is stored. The lock on the first resource is removed. The second task is prompted to use the first resource. The first task locks the first resource as the shared resource. The first task is repositioned with respect to first resource according to the stored position. The first task locks the second resource as the exclusive resource. The first task is performed. | 10-14-2010 |
Martin W. J. Cocks, Eastleigh GB
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20130060907 | HANDLING HTTP-BASED SERVICE REQUESTS VIA IP PORTS - A computer implemented method, system and/or computer program product handles service requests for HTTP-based services via IP ports that are located on HTTP servers. These HTTP servers are logically coupled to a port sharing mechanism that handles service requests from clients, and each of the multiple HTTP servers provides the same HTTP-based service. A request for the HTTP-based service is sent to an IP port in a first HTTP server. However, this IP port has a current number of active IP connections that exceeds a soft cap. Nonetheless, this IP port is directed to accept and execute the request, and then to terminate its connection with the client. Any subsequent request for this same HTTP-based service is directed to another of the multiple HTTP servers. | 03-07-2013 |
20130060909 | HANDLING HTTP-BASED SERVICE REQUESTS VIA IP PORTS - A computer implemented method handles service requests for HTTP-based services via IP ports that are located on HTTP servers. These HTTP servers are logically coupled to a port sharing mechanism that handles service requests from clients, and each of the multiple HTTP servers provides the same HTTP-based service. A request for the HTTP-based service is sent to an IP port in a first HTTP server. However, this IP port has a current number of active IP connections that exceeds a soft cap. Nonetheless, this IP port is directed to accept and execute the request, and then to terminate its connection with the client. Any subsequent request for this same HTTP-based service is directed to another of the multiple HTTP servers. | 03-07-2013 |
Rachel Barbara Cocks, Columbia City, IN US
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20160097394 | FLUID FLOW APPARATUS, FAN ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A fluid flow system is provided. The system includes a rotation producing device, a first fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and a second fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and spaced from the first fluid flow device. | 04-07-2016 |
Rachele Cocks, Columbia City, IN US
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20150377249 | DIFFUSER AND METHOD OF OPERATING DIFFUSER - In one aspect, a diffuser for expanding the cross-sectional area of an airstream comprises an inlet comprising an inlet cross-sectional area and an outlet comprising an outlet cross-sectional area. The outlet cross-sectional area is greater than the inlet cross-sectional area. A curved sidewall extends from the inlet to the outlet and at least partially defines an inner passageway. The curved sidewall comprises a convex portion and a concave portion. The convex portion is adjacent the inlet and the concave portion is adjacent the outlet. | 12-31-2015 |
Rachele B. Cocks, Hungtington, IN US
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20100007235 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHIELDING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE - A method for reducing leakage currents in an electric machine is described. The method includes positioning a plurality of leakage current shields between windings and teeth of a stator, and coupling at least one of the plurality of leakage current shields to a reference point, wherein an electric potential at the reference point is not earth ground. | 01-14-2010 |
Rachele B. Cocks, Columbia City, IN US
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20140062232 | FAN AND ELECTRIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS THEREFOR - In one embodiment, a fan for a rotating device having a shaft with an axis of rotation is provided. The fan includes a base plate having a front surface, a rear surface, and a hub configured for coupling to the shaft. The fan further includes at least one blade projecting from the front surface of the base plate substantially perpendicular to the base plate. The base plate is contoured to direct air at an acute angle relative to the axis of rotation. | 03-06-2014 |
20150316069 | CENTRIFUGAL FAN ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A centrifugal fan assembly having an axis of rotation includes an inlet ring, a back plate, and a plurality of blades coupled between the inlet ring and the back plate. At least one blade of the plurality of blades includes a radially inner edge, a radially outer edge, and at least one flow channel extending obliquely therebetween. The at least one flow channel includes an inlet defined on the radially inner edge and an outlet defined on the radially outer edge, wherein the inlet and the outlet are positioned at different axial locations along a length of the blade. | 11-05-2015 |
20150377248 | FAN IMPELLER BLADE - A centrifugal fan impeller includes a front endring, a rear endring, and a plurality of blades coupled between the front and the rear endrings. At least one blade of the plurality of blades includes a blade span extending between the front endring and the rear endring, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. The at least one blade further includes a first elliptical cross-sectional profile extending between the leading and the trailing edges. | 12-31-2015 |
Rachele B. Cocks, Lafayette, IN US
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20150130386 | Methods and Apparatus for a Motor - Methods and apparatus for a motor generally comprise a motor shell, a drive unit, a motor electronics assembly configured to operate the drive unit, and a shaft coupled to the drive unit. The drive unit may comprise an axial design configured to increase the efficiency of the system. The motor may be totally enclosed, the shaft may be sealed using a labyrinth seal, and the motor electronics assembly may be contained within the motor shell. The motor may comprise shapes and materials to promote cooling by air flow and thermal conduction. The motor may further comprise a touch-sensitive interface, may operate at high speed in response to a signal, and may provide a single location for the connection of all inputs. A motor according to the present invention may have improved operating characteristics. | 05-14-2015 |
Rachele Barbara Cocks, Columbia City, IN US
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20140205450 | FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING - In one aspect, a motor assembly is provided. The motor assembly includes a fan housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, and a motor coupled to the fan housing and positioned within the air inlet. The motor includes a first end, a second end, and a shaft. The motor assembly further includes a fan coupled to the shaft proximate the motor second end. The motor first end includes a contoured surface having a stagnation point and a plurality of points along the contoured surface downstream of the stagnation point. Each point of the plurality of points has a coefficient of pressure less than 1, and the contoured surface is configured to direct air around the motor and to reduce airflow restriction and flow disturbance within the fan housing | 07-24-2014 |
20140217844 | ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A housing for coupling to a motor having an axis of rotation is provided. The housing includes an end cap having an outer surface and an inner surface. The housing also includes a plurality of first heat fins coupled to the outer surface. Each first heat fin of the plurality of first heat fins includes a first portion extending radially from the axis of rotation. In addition, the housing includes a second portion coupled to first portion and extending parallel to the axis of rotation. The housing further includes a second heat fin coupled to the second portion. | 08-07-2014 |
20140271133 | CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A centrifugal blower assembly comprises a scroll wall and a pair of opposing sidewalls. The scroll wall is positioned between the pair of opposing sidewalls such that the scroll wall and opposing sidewalls together define a blower chamber and a blower outlet. A baffle element is positioned within the blower chamber and adjacent the blower outlet such that the baffle element is configured to facilitate uniform distribution of airflow downstream of the blower assembly. An air stream splitter is coupled to the scroll wall. The air stream splitter includes a spline member extending a varying distance from the scroll wall. The air stream splitter is positioned within the blower chamber to facilitate uniform airflow distribution within the blower assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140356168 | CENTRIFUGAL FAN IMPELLER WITH VARIABLE SHAPE FAN BLADES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - In one aspect, a flexible fan blade for use in a centrifugal fan impeller having at least one of a rear plate and a front plate with an air inlet is provided. The flexible fan blade comprises a fixed central portion fixedly coupled to at least one of the front plate and the rear plate of the centrifugal fan impeller. The flexible fan blade also includes a trailing edge extending from the fixed central portion and being moveable between a first position and a second position. The trailing edge is fabricated from a compliant material. Furthermore, the trailing edge is flexible in relation to the fixed central portion between a first position and a second position. The flexible fan blade also includes a leading edge extending from the fixed central portion in opposed relation to the trailing edge. | 12-04-2014 |
20150330394 | CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER HOUSING HAVING SURFACE STRUCTURES, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A centrifugal blower assembly includes a housing having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the housing defines in part an interior space. The centrifugal blower also includes a first portion of texture applied to at least a first portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the housing. The first portion of texture has a first height based at least in part on a local boundary layer height of an airflow moving across at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface respectively. The first portion of texture is configured to generate a turbulent flow within the airflow moving across the first portion of texture. | 11-19-2015 |
20160032944 | CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - In one aspect, a centrifugal blower assembly is provided. The centrifugal blower assembly includes a housing defining an interior space and an impeller configured to channel an airflow within the interior space. A motor is coupled to the impeller and configured to rotate the impeller about an axis. The centrifugal blower also includes a plurality of mounting arms. Each mounting arm of the plurality of mounting arms includes a first end coupled to the housing and a second end coupled to the motor. Each mounting arm of the plurality of mounting arms has a cross-sectional profile that comprises a portion of an airfoil shape. | 02-04-2016 |
20160033164 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF DIRECTING AIRFLOW IN AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS - An air handling system comprises a housing and a fan configured to circulate air. The housing comprises at least one wall defining a passageway for the air and at least one vortex generator coupled to the at least one wall. The at least one vortex generator extends partially into the passageway. | 02-04-2016 |
20160040683 | FAN - A centrifugal fan is described. The fan uses a blade that is tapered across the span of the blade. The taper can be larger towards the end opposite of the inlet or larger at the inlet. The blade may be backwardly inclined and/or curved. The fan may also include a turning vane. | 02-11-2016 |
20160056682 | STATOR, ELECTRIC MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - According to another embodiment of the present invention, an electric machine is provided. The machine includes a housing and a stator. The stator is fixedly secured to the housing. The machine also includes a rotor. The rotor is rotatably secured to the housing. At least one of the housing, the stator and the rotor include an inner wall defining a passageway adapted for improved fluid flow therethrough. | 02-25-2016 |
20160084268 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REDUCING NOISE IN AN AIR MOVING SYSTEM - A centrifugal blower system includes a centrifugal blower assembly for generating airflow. The centrifugal blower assembly includes a housing, a motor coupled to the housing, and at least one impeller coupled to the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the motor. The motor controller is configured to receive at least one feedback parameter and to transmit instructions to the motor to control an operation of the motor based on the at least one feedback parameter. The operation of the motor is configured to reduce noise in the centrifugal blower system. | 03-24-2016 |
Rachele Barbara Cocks, Fort Wayne, IN US
Ryan J. Cocks, Manchester GB
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20130046998 | ENERGY BASED RESOURCE ALLOCATION ACROSS VIRTUALIZED MACHINES AND DATA CENTERS - A system and computer program product allocates energy entitlement to a logical partition (LPAR) executing on a data processing system. An energy entitlement allocation (EEA) utility enables an administrator to specify a minimum and/or maximum energy entitlement and An LPAR priority. When the relevant LPARs utilize the respective minimum energy entitlement based on respective energy consumption, the EEA utility determines whether the LPAR (and other LPARs) has satisfied a respective maximum energy entitlement. When the LPAR has not satisfied its maximum energy entitlement, the EEA utility allocates unused energy entitlement from the data processing system to the LPAR, according to an allocation policy. Additionally, the EEA utility dynamically adjusts a priority level for the LPAR to efficiently control resource allocation, according to the LPAR's energy consumption relative to its energy entitlement. In addition, the EEA utility is able to transfer unused energy entitlement to other data processing systems requiring further allocation of energy entitlement. | 02-21-2013 |
20130047006 | Energy Based Resource Allocation Across Virtualized Machines and Data Centers - A method allocates energy entitlement to a logical partition (LPAR) executing on a data processing system. An energy entitlement allocation (EEA) utility enables an administrator to specify a minimum and/or maximum energy entitlement and an LPAR priority. When the relevant LPARs utilize the respective minimum energy entitlement based on a respective energy consumption, the EEA utility determines whether the LPAR(s) has satisfied a respective maximum energy entitlement. When the LPAR has not satisfied its maximum energy entitlement, the EEA utility allocates unused energy entitlement from the data processing system to the LPAR, according to an allocation policy. Additionally, the EEA utility dynamically adjusts a priority level for the LPAR to efficiently control resource allocation, according to the LPAR's energy consumption relative to its energy entitlement. In addition, the EEA utility is able to transfer unused energy entitlement to other data processing systems requiring further allocation of energy entitlement. | 02-21-2013 |
Sean Cocks, Saskatoon CA
William Cocks, Washougal, WA US
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20140311283 | Guard System for Pump Assembly - A length adjustable guard system for shielding the driveshaft and coupling joint directly abuts the motor housing at one end and is secured at a second end to the pump housing. Interchangeable mounting plates allow the guard assembly to attach to various pumps. The guard system is lightweight, easily installed by one individual, and incorporates vent ports and inspection ports, allowing a worker to grease motor and pump bearings without removing the guard system. Flexible finger guards further secure the motor and pump assembly as they are designed to matingly conform to recesses about the pump housing. | 10-23-2014 |