Coppin
Benjamin Kenneth Coppin, Cottenham GB
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20140019484 | Method and Apparatus for Image Searching - A system and method for creating a search query and for searching based on said search query. A first user selected image and a user selection of a first feature within said first user selected image is received. A second user selected image and a user selection of a second feature within said second user selected image is received. Said first and second user selected features are combined to form a composite image to form the basis of a search query. | 01-16-2014 |
20140185959 | Method and Apparatus for Image Processing - A method for processing an image to generate a signature which is characteristic of a pattern within said image. The method comprising receiving an image; overlaying a window at multiple locations on said image to define a plurality of sub-images within said image, with each sub-image each having a plurality of pixels having a luminance level; determining a luminance value for each said sub-image, wherein said luminance value is derived from said luminance levels of said plurality of pixels; and combining said luminance values for each of said sub-images to form said signature. Said combining is such that said signature is independent of the location of each sub-image. A method of creating a database of images using said method of generating signatures is also described. | 07-03-2014 |
20140244057 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENERGY MODELLING - A system to provide feedback for energy saving to a user of a property comprising a plurality of appliances, the system comprising: at least one sensor monitoring energy consumption of one or more appliances within the property; a user interface to provide feedback to the user; and a processor configured to receive input data from an energy bill for the property covering a predetermined period; receive input regional average statistics regarding energy consumption for a set of pre-determined categories of energy usage; generate a model of energy usage within a plurality of categories over the predetermined period by combining the input data, energy consumption data from the at least one sensor and generic statistics regarding energy consumption and output, via the user interface, feedback to the user based on the generated model. | 08-28-2014 |
20140270488 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING AN IMAGE - The present invention relates to a method and system for characterizing an image. The characterization may then be used to conduct a search for similar images, for example using a learning system trained using previously characterized images. A face may be identified within the image and a subsection extracted from said image which does not contain said face. At least one fixed size patch is taken from said extracted subsection; and input into said learning network to characterize said image. | 09-18-2014 |
Chris Coppin, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110190878 | Suture Locking Assembly and Method of Use - A suture locking assembly for use with a heart valve repair device. The suture locking assembly including a rim and a suture band. The rim defines a first flange and a second flange spaced from the first flange. The rim is configured to extend at least partially around a periphery of the heart valve repair device. The suture band is maintained between the first flange and the second flange. The suture locking assembly is configured to securely maintain a suture segment that is pulled from a first position to a second position relative the suture locking assembly, the second position being at least partially defined near an outer periphery of the rim. | 08-04-2011 |
Chris M. Coppin, Spokane, WA US
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20090222026 | SURGICAL FASTENING CLIPS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROXIMATING TISSUE - A surgical fastener clip for proximating tissue, the clip providing an undeflected state in which the clip comprises a center portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The center portion has a perimeter defining a circle-like shape. The legs project outwardly relative to the perimeter from a point of departure to a tip. Extension of each of the legs relative to the perimeter defines an identical wind direction that is either clockwise or counterclockwise. The clip optionally includes a linear cross-member extending across the perimeter. The surgical clip can be formed by a wire that is partially wound onto itself in a spiral-like fashion, with the center portion and the legs being co-planar in the undeflected state. During use, the clip is rotated, drawing tissue into the center portion. Systems incorporating the clip are also provided. | 09-03-2009 |
Chris M. Coppin, Australian Capital Territory AU
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20100279380 | Methods for Degrading Toxic Compounds - The invention relates to bacteria, bacterial extracts, supernatants obtained from the culturing of said bacteria, polypeptides and compositions for degrading benzimidazole carbamate fungicides, carbanilate fungicides, sulfonamide herbicides, thioamide herbicides and/or synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. In particular, the invention relates to the identification of | 11-04-2010 |
Chris M. Coppin, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090312743 | Perivascular Leak Repair System - The perivascular leak repair system, and method of using the same, of the present invention provides a sealant reservoir | 12-17-2009 |
20120179054 | PERIVASCULAR LEAK REPAIR SYSTEM - The perivascular leak repair system, and method of using the same, of the present invention provides a sealant reservoir with a repair catheter operably attached; a flow control device disposed between the sealant reservoir and the repair catheter, and the flow control device responsive to a flow control signal; a heart phase detector generating a diastole phase signal; an injection switch generating a injection signal; and a flow controller responsive to the diastole phase signal and the injection signal, and generating the flow control signal. A method of sealing a perivascular leak comprises identifying the perivascular leak; inserting a repair catheter to the perivascular leak; injecting sealant at the perivascular leak; and removing the repair catheter. The sealant can be injected when the heart is in diastole to sweep the sealant into the perivascular leak. | 07-12-2012 |
20130103141 | Pharmacological Delivery Implement for Use with Cardiac Repair Devices - A pharmacological delivery implement for use with cardiac repair devices. The pharmacological delivery implement comprises a porous member defining an outer surface, an internal channel configured to selectively house a pharmacological agent, and a plurality of release holes each extending from the outer surface to the internal channel. Following implantation of the pharmacological delivery implement, at least a portion of the pharmacological agent exits the internal channel through the plurality of release holes. | 04-25-2013 |
20140052173 | PERIVASCULAR LEAK REPAIR SYSTEM - The perivascular leak repair system, and method of using the same, of the present invention provides a sealant reservoir | 02-20-2014 |
Christopher W. Coppin, Ngunnawal, Act AU
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20110229450 | ENZYMES AND METHODS FOR DEGRADING S-TRIAZINES AND DIAZINES - The present invention relates to polypeptides for degrading s-triazines such as atrazine, as well as diazines. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides. The present invention also relates to the use of these polynucleotides and polypeptides in the bioremediation of s-triazines and diazines. | 09-22-2011 |
Hélène Coppin, Toulouse FR
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20150125471 | METHOD AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT AND DIAGNOTIC OF ANEMIA OF INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to a compound which inhibits the binding of activin B to ALK3 receptor or a compound which is an inhibitor of activin B expression or ALK3 receptor expression for use in the treatment of anemia of inflammation. The invention also relates to a method for diagnosis anemia of inflammation in a patient comprising: determining the expression level of Activin B in a sample obtained from said patient; and comparing said expression level to a threshold value. | 05-07-2015 |
Hélène Coppin, Beauzelle FR
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20110070242 | Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Iron Dysregulation - The present invention relates to methods for diagnosing and treating iron overload and iron deficiency. | 03-24-2011 |
Hélène Coppin, Beauzelle FR
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20110070242 | Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Iron Dysregulation - The present invention relates to methods for diagnosing and treating iron overload and iron deficiency. | 03-24-2011 |
Jozef Victor Jean-Maria Coppin, Denderleeuw BE
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20140308431 | COLD WATER-SWELLING, INTACT, HIGH AMYLOSE STARCH GRANULES - A process for modifying starches comprises atomising an aqueous slurry of a non-pregelatinised, granular, high amylose starch into to an internal chamber in a bi-fluid nozzle of a dryer and treating the atomized slurry, in the internal chamber, with medium pressure steam to produce a slurry of partially treated starch granules followed by discharging the slurry into a reactor where it is contacted with superheated steam to produce dry, particulate, cold water-swelling, intact, high amylose starch granules. The cold water-swelling, intact, high amylose starch granules have greater than 15% solubles. At a starch concentration of 1%, in UDMSO (9 volumes DMSO and 1 volume 6M urea) at 25° C., the ratio of apparent viscosity of said cold water-swelling, intact, high amylose starch granules to the apparent viscosity of the parent non-pregelatinised, granular, high amylose starch is lower than 1.00. The cold water-swelling, high amylose granular starch of the invention is useful in the manufacture of food products, especially confectionery products and convenience food products. | 10-16-2014 |
Jozef Victor Jean Marie Coppin, Denderleeuw BE
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20100240775 | PASTEURISATION STABLE STARCH COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel compositions having (a) at least one pregelatinized starch and (b) at least one cook-up starch or flour, and which develop upon mixing with water a low cold viscosity, develop no or a low viscosity during the pasteurisation step and develop a significantly higher viscosity at a further heating step. | 09-23-2010 |
20130029026 | PROCESS FOR MODIFYING STARCHES - A process for modifying starch comprises atomising an aqueous slurry of non-pregelatinised starch into an internal chamber in a bi-fluid nozzle of a spray dryer and treating the atomized slurry, in the internal chamber, with superheated steam to cause partial gelatinisation of the starch. The aqueous slurry containing partially gelatinised starch is discharged through an outlet in the internal chamber into a reactor where the droplets containing the partially gelatinised starch are subjected to further treatment with superheated steam, resulting in the completion of the gelatinisation of the starch in the reactor. Also disclosed is a bi-fluid nozzle for use in spray drying starch which comprises a nozzle body, a nozzle cap and an internal chamber located between the nozzle body and the nozzle cap. The nozzle body comprises at least one atomiser, for connection to a supply of an aqueous starch slurry, for atomising the slurry into the internal chamber and it has at least one inlet, for connection to a supply of superheated steam under pressure, for introducing superheated steam under pressure into the internal chamber. The nozzle cap comprises at least one outlet from the internal chamber. The internal chamber also comprises an interchangeable spacer element with a length of from 10 to 60 mm enabling the length of the internal chamber to be changed. A pregelatinised starch and its use in foods, especially baby foods and infant formulas, feed, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products are also disclosed. | 01-31-2013 |
Justin Coppin, Windsor, CO US
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20100074388 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PLL-ADJUSTED REFERENCE CLOCK - A system is provided, the system includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) that multiplies a reference clock input to generate a communication link clock signal. The system also includes a transmitter/receiver (TX/RX) module coupled to the PLL, the TX/RX module is configured to transmit and receive data based on the communication link clock signal. The system also includes a divider coupled to the PLL, the divider receives the communication link clock signal and outputs a PLL-adjusted reference clock that approximates the reference clock input. The PLL-adjusted reference clock is used to generate at least one other communication link clock signal. | 03-25-2010 |
Justin A. Coppin, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100153589 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ELECTRICAL IDLE - A system and method for detecting electrical idle in a receiver is disclosed herein. A receiver includes a differential receiver, an analog idle detector, and a first filter. The differential receiver receives a variable rate differential signal. The analog idle detector is coupled to the differential receiver. The analog idle detector provides a first idle signal that erroneously identifies a differential signal electrical idle state. The first filter is coupled to the analog idle detector. The first filter processes the first idle signal and generates a second idle signal lacking the idle state errors of the first idle signal. The first filter provides the second idle signal to receiver control logic that controls signal reception. | 06-17-2010 |
Justin A. Coppin, Windsor, CO US
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20130082646 | Side Charging Inductor - Techniques involving a side charging inductor and associated functionality are described. In one or more implementations, the techniques describe a mobile device that includes a housing with a first side and a second side that are not substantially parallel to one another. The first side may include an exposed face upon which the mobile device is configured to rest on a surface, and the second side may include a coil for charging a battery of the mobile device using induction. | 04-04-2013 |