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Andrew Cross, Stafford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120069610CONVERTER - A multilevel voltage source converter for high voltage DC power transmission and reactive power compensation. The voltage source converter includes at least one phase element including a plurality of semiconductor switches to interconnect a DC voltage and an AC voltage. The voltage source converter also includes at least one auxiliary converter to act as a waveform synthesizer to modify the DC voltage presented to the DC side of the phase element.03-22-2012

Andrew M. Cross, Stafford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100117569SYNCHRONOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A synchronous electrical machine comprising a plurality of phases, detecting means arranged to detect a fault in at least one of the phases of the synchronous electrical machine, isolating means arranged to isolate the at least one phase of the synchronous electrical machine with the fault, phase shift means arranged to produce a controlled phase shift between the voltage and the current within the remaining phases of the synchronous electrical machine to adjust the phase angle and magnitude of the second harmonic powers produced by the remaining phases of the synchronous electrical machine such that the vector sum of the second harmonic power vectors of the remaining phases of the synchronous electrical machine is zero.05-13-2010

Anthony Cross, Leicester GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090058005GAME COMPRISING A PLAYING SURFACE FORMED FROM A RESILIENT MATERIAL - This invention relates a playing surface (03-05-2009

Bruce Cross, Bristol GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110056535PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - A photovoltaic panel (03-10-2011

Darren Cross, Macclesfield GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080213240RAC-PK as a therapeutic agent or in diagnostics, screening method for agents and process for activating RAC-PK - The invention concerns RAC-PK and fragments thereof, as well as activators and inhibitors of RAC-PK for use as medicaments, particularly in the treatment of diseases concerned with abnormalities in processes modulated by insulin, such as cellular proliferation, insulin deficiency and/or excess blood sugar levels. Moreover, the invention provides RAC-PK for use in screening potential mimics or modulators thereof. A method for screening for agents capable of affecting the activity of GSK3 is also disclosed. The invention further provides a screening kit comprising the RAC-PK as an active principle, and a method for screening compounds which are candidate mimics or modulators of RAC-PK activity comprising detecting specific interactions between the candidate compounds and RAC-PK. There is also provided a process for activating RAC-PK comprising treatment thereof with a phosphatase inhibitor.09-04-2008

Darren Anthony Edward Cross, Macclesfield GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080242663NOVEL PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES 698 - The invention concerns compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,10-02-2008

David Cross, Letchworth GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100132748MOBILE DOSING SYSTEM - Mobile release and dosing system, particularly for preparations containing washing or cleaning agents, comprising at least one receptacle for receiving at least one first product capable of flow or dispersion, wherein the receptacle has at least one release opening which is arranged in such a way that a release of the product by gravity from the receptacle is effected in the operational position of the release system; a control apparatus which can be coupled with the release opening of the receptacle and which drives a dosing and release of at least the first flow or dispersion-capable product from the receptacle into the surrounding area. Said control apparatus comprises at least one sensor which detects physical and/or chemical properties and/or the material condition of the surrounding area of the sensor, measured either qualitatively or quantitatively; a control unit which transforms the signals of the sensor into at least one control signal usable for an actuator by means of at least one control program stored in the control unit; an actuator which transforms a control signal of the control unit into a different output quantity with which an object is moved or caused to move, wherein the actuator affects at least one dispenser directly or indirectly; at least one dispenser which is affected directly or indirectly by the actuator, wherein as a result of this influence, the opening and/or the closing of the release opening of the receptacle is effected; at least one energy source which supplies at least the control unit and the actuator with a suitable form of energy.06-03-2010

David Anthony Cross, Sandy GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110025281Transient Differential Switching Regulator - The present invention provides a transient differential switching regulator for a DC power supply. In one aspect, an output of the regulator is provided between a positive voltage line and a return line. A switching circuit switches the regulator between a normal mode, wherein the output voltage is controlled at a set-point voltage, and a current mode wherein the output current is controlled so as not to exceed a peak current limit. In one aspect, an output of the regulator is provided between a positive voltage line and a return line. A first inductance is disposed in the positive voltage line, and a second inductance is disposed in the return line. In another aspect a current detecting circuit is configured to perform dual functions of measuring the DC current so as to protect against an over-current condition arising during the normal operation mode and detecting high transient current conditions.02-03-2011

David Murray Cross, Herts GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315829Power Supply Systems for Electrical Devices - An electrically powered portable device, the device including means for providing a function to be performed by the device, an electrical power supply which incorporates in combination a voltage source and at least one capacitor for storing electrical charge to power the device, the voltage source and the at least one capacitor being arranged so that the voltage source progressively charges the at least one capacitor for any period that the at least one capacitor is not fully charged, and electronic control circuitry to control electrical power drawn from the electrical power supply for driving the function providing means.12-25-2008

Douglas Isaac Lascelles Cross, Milton Keynes GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100059938HIGH SPEED FLYWHEEL SEAL - A seal for a high speed flywheel mounted on a shaft and comprising an evacuated core, the seal having two housing sections, and a cavity formed between the housing sections, lip seals being provided on either side of the cavity, the lip seals being in contact with and encircling the shaft, wherein an oil based fluid can be inserted into the cavity via a fill nipple, and during insertion of the fluid, air can be expelled from the cavity via a bleed nipple, whereby the fluid can form a hermetical seal against the shaft, and wherein the fluid inserted into the cavity does not vaporize at the pressure of the evacuated flywheel core.03-11-2010
20100126302HIGH SPEED FLYWHEEL CONTAINMENT - The present invention provides a high inertia flywheel for a vehicle including a hub, a periphery of which is surrounded by a rim, and a housing, wherein at least one annular ring is provided on either side of the flywheel, whereby, on oscillation of the flywheel, a contact surface of the flywheel contacts against a contact surface of the annular ring, thus causing friction.05-27-2010

Douglas Isaac Lascelles Cross, Buckinghamshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110232415HIGH SPEED FLYWHEEL - A high speed flywheel system, including a flywheel mounted on a shaft, the flywheel being located within an evacuated chamber within a housing, wherein the chamber is sealed by seals including a cavity containing sealing fluid, wherein the seal cavity can be topped up with sealing fluid from a reservoir, the reservoir having an aperture open to the atmosphere for pressure equalization, the flywheel housing being mounted on the shaft via a bearing arrangement including at least one bearing situated externally to the chamber.09-29-2011

Edward Henry Cross, Bath GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090079137SEALING RINGS - This invention relates to sealing rings for use in gas turbines and methods of making them. In one embodiment the method consists in forming a sealing ring for a gas turbine including: 03-26-2009
20090252595NON-CONTACTING FACE SEALS AND THRUST BEARINGS - Apparatus is for spacing two relatively rotatable facing surfaces in use by entraining gas between the surfaces. The apparatus includes a first portion defining a generally frusto-conical surface, a second portion including at least one flat surface disposed on a carrier, the flat surface being located adjacent the first portion so that the generally frusto-conical surface and the flat surface face each other and define at least one point of closest engagement between the surfaces, with diverging gaps extending between the surfaces on either side of a plane which contains the point or points of closest engagement and which extends generally orthogonal to the direction of relative rotation, and a device for biasing the flat surface towards the frusto-conical surface to maintain a gap between the surfaces within a predetermined dimensional range. The carrier includes a plurality of portions releasably connected together.10-08-2009

Geoffrey Cross, Oxford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100220921STEREO IMAGE SEGMENTATION - Real-time segmentation of foreground from background layers in binocular video sequences may be provided by a segmentation process which may be based on one or more factors including likelihoods for stereo-matching, color, and optionally contrast, which may be fused to infer foreground and/or background layers accurately and efficiently. In one example, the stereo image may be segmented into foreground, background, and/or occluded regions using stereo disparities. The stereo-match likelihood may be fused with a contrast sensitive color model that is initialized or learned from training data. Segmentation may then be solved by an optimization algorithm such as dynamic programming or graph cut. In a second example, the stereo-match likelihood may be marginalized over foreground and background hypotheses, and fused with a contrast-sensitive color model that is initialized or learned from training data. Segmentation may then be solved by an optimization algorithm such as a binary graph cut.09-02-2010
20100223615Method and apparatus for distributed processing - There is provided a distributed data processing system comprising: an application server; and a multiplicity of computers. Each computer has a network connection to the application server and is operative to execute at least one host process. The network connection opens when the computer falls idle. The application server is operative to transmit a VM, a data processing algorithm and data to the computer on detecting an open network connection. The VM is operative to execute a virtual process wherein said data are processed by said algorithm and processed data from the virtual process are transmitted to the server. The network connection is configured to close and the VM is configured so as to be destroyed when a host process interrupts the virtual process.09-02-2010

Patent applications by Geoffrey Cross, Oxford GB

Geoffrey Cross, Cambridge GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100119147IMAGE SEGMENTATION - Segmentation of foreground from background layers in an image may be provided by a segmentation process which may be based on one or more factors including motion, color, contrast, and the like. Color, motion, and optionally contrast information may be probabilistically fused to infer foreground and/or background layers accurately and efficiently. A likelihood of motion vs. non-motion may be automatically learned from training data and then fused with a contrast-sensitive color model. Segmentation may then be solved efficiently by an optimization algorithm such as a graph cut. Motion events in image sequences may be detected without explicit velocity computation.05-13-2010

Geoffrey (mark, Timothy) Cross, Oxford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090232358Method and apparatus for processing an image - There is provided an efficient, fast image processing apparatus with low error probability for rapidly scrutinizing a digitized video image frame and processing said image frame to detect and characterize features of interest while ignoring other features of said image frame. There is further provided an efficient fast image processing method with low error probability for rapidly scrutinizing a digitized video image frame and processing said image frame to detect and characterize features of interest while ignoring other features of said image frame. In a first embodiment of the invention an image processing apparatus comprises an imaging device coupled to a digital electronic image processor. Video data from the imaging device is linked to a location data source. Objects of interest in a scene are identified by comparing computed Maximally Stable Extremal Regions (MSERs) of captured images with MSERs of images of objects contained in a object template database.09-17-2009
20090313078Hybrid human/computer image processing method - There is provided a hybrid human/computing arrangement which advantageously involves humans in the process of scrutinizing video image frames and processing said video image frames to detect and characterize objects of interest while ignoring other features of said image frame. The invention overcomes the problems of missed and false detections by humans. Said features of interest may comprise equipment and installations found on or in the vicinity of roads including road signs of the type commonly used for traffic control, warning, and informational display.12-17-2009

Graham Cross, Bishopton GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090121185METHOD OF FORMING A COMPOSITE CONTAINING A MATRIX COMPONENT AND AT LEAST ONE LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPONENT - A method of forming a composite containing a matrix component and at least one liquid crystal component includes providing a matrix, providing a first material that is phase separable from the matrix, adding the first material to the matrix, and replacing the first material that is phase separable form the matrix with a second material exhibiting liquid crystalline behavior.05-14-2009

Graham Hugh Cross, Durham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100284852EQUESTRIAN BIT MOUTHPIECE FROM COPPER ALLOY - Equestrian bits are manufactured with the mouthpiece component comprising a copper alloy with composition; 65-80% by weight copper, 0-2% tin and the remainder being zinc including other elements. In a further embodiment, the copper alloy comprises 70-73% copper, 0.9-1.2% tin, 28% zinc the remainder being other elements at a %, by weight, of less than 1%. The alloy of the invention provides a horse bit mouthpiece which rapidly achieves thermal equilibration when placed in, or moved within, the mouth and has characteristic strength sufficient for the intended use.11-11-2010

Ian Cross, Finstock Oxfordshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100083903Dip cup04-08-2010

James Cross, Oxford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110187169SEATING - A seating arrangement for stadia and the like includes a beam for receiving one or more seats where the seat has a backrest portion fixedly mounted to the beam and a movable seat portion mounted on the beam for pivotable movement about the beam from a generally horizontal seating position to a generally upright non-seating position.08-04-2011

Jeremy Vincent Cross, Kent GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080279810Pheromones - The apple leaf midge and raspberry cane midge pheromones have been found to be acetoxyheptadecenone and acetoxyundecanone, respectively, and uses for these and related compounds are provided, including monitoring population levels of the midge and control of midge populations by disrupting mating patterns.11-13-2008

John David Cross, Northhamptonshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120123346MEDICATED MODULE WITH NEEDLE GUARD - A medicated module comprising a connecting body configured for attachment to a drug delivery device. A first needle is fixed within the connecting body and an outer body operatively coupled to the connecting body. A needle guard operatively coupled to the outer body and a biasing member positioned between the outer body and needle guard. A second needle fixed within the outer body and a recess within the connecting body defines a reservoir. The reservoir contains at least one dose of a medicament and is configured for fluid communication with the first and second needle.05-17-2012

John David Cross, Northampton GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090275914Medication Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a single- or multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.11-05-2009
20090275915Medication Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a medication delivery device, to dosing mechanisms suitable for use in medication delivery devices, in particular in pen-type injectors, preferably having dose setting means and a drive device enabling the administration of a medicinal product from a multi-dose medication cartridge, to a use of such device, and to a method of manufacturing or assembling such device.11-05-2009

John David Cross, Coventry GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090162132APPLICATOR UNIT - An applicator unit for use in applying a substance to a surface, the applicator unit comprising: a body unit to which a pressurizable container is in use attached; and an outlet unit which includes an applicator element to which substance is dispensed and a valve member which is movably disposed relative to the applicator element between a first, closed configuration in which the outlet unit is closed and a second, open configuration in which the outlet unit is opened such as to establish a communication path between the container and the applicator element, wherein the valve member is configured to be moved to the open configuration on pressurisation of the container, thereby providing for dispensing of substance to the applicator element.06-25-2009
20090285622APPLICATOR UNIT - An applicator unit for use in applying a substance to a surface, the applicator unit comprising: a body unit to which a container is movably disposed; an outlet unit which includes an applicator element to which substance is dispensed; and a pump unit which is operative to dispense substance to the applicator element on applying an actuation force to the container.11-19-2009

Jonathan Cross, Cheshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120100046MATS - A mat for supporting a monolith, the mat comprising one or more first portions comprising fibres at least partially coated with an erosion resistant inorganic (e.g. silica) gel composition or a precursor thereof.04-26-2012

Katrina Cross, Leicester GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090058005GAME COMPRISING A PLAYING SURFACE FORMED FROM A RESILIENT MATERIAL - This invention relates a playing surface (03-05-2009

Maurice R. Cross, Guemsey GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080275036Prevention and treatment of cardiac conditions - The present invention provides a method of treating conditions associated with iron and calcium overload comprising administering an effective amount of dexrazoxane or a non-dexrazoxane compound of formula (IA), (IB), or (IC) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof.11-06-2008

Nicola Cross, Northhampton GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110295583MONITORING CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR OF A HUMAN SUBJECT - A system and method of identifying changes in behavior of a human subject comprises monitoring the movements of the subject within a space using one or more sensors, processing signals from the sensor(s) to determine values for one or more parameters associated with one or more patterns of behavior of the subject, using values for the one or more parameters accumulated over a period of time to establish one or more models of a typical pattern of behavior for the subject, monitoring the ongoing behavior of the subject to obtain current values for one or more of the parameters; and using the current values and the model(s) of a typical pattern of behavior to identify atypical behavior of the subject.12-01-2011

Nicola Cross, Northampton GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110291841MONITORING HAND HYGIENE - A method of monitoring hand washing by individuals comprises monitoring the movements of individuals in an area using one or more sensors, identifying the performance of an act by an individual that requires the hands of the individual to be washed and determining whether the hands of the individual are washed after the performance of the act, wherein the determining includes tracking the motion of that individual using the one or more sensors. Sensors comprising arrays of thermal detectors are preferred, but other types of sensor could be included.12-01-2011

Paul Mark Cross, York GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110040045REVERSIBLE DERIVATIZATION OF POLY (ARYL ETHER KETONES) - The embodiments of the present disclosure present systems and methods for the reversible solubilization of (aryl ether ketones) (PAEKs). A thioacetalization process is employed to modify the PAEKs into poly (aryl ether thioacetals) which, unlike PAEKs, are substantially soluble in common solvents. This modification allowing selected analysis techniques to be more easily performed on PAEKs1 such as gel permeation chromatography. The thioacetalization may be reversed through a deprotection reaction to recover the original PAEK without substantial degradation, allowing for non-destructive characterization of the PAEK. Advantageously, the thioacetalization process is generally applicable to a broad range of PAEKs, unlike presently known methods of solubilizing PAEKs. Solubilization of PAEKs further expands the utility of the PAEKs, opening up additional routes to chemical modification of PAEKs, as well as allowing for the possibility of processing PAEKs from solution.02-17-2011
20110152469MULTIFUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES IN ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS - A toughening agent for use in making composites comprises an epoxy curing agent and a thermoplastic. Compositions, composites that comprise the toughening agent and associated methods of making and using the toughening agent are also disclosed.06-23-2011

Richard Cross, Southampton GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090130649Methods for Genotyping HVC - The present invention relates to methods for differentiating Hepatitis C virus (HCV) group A genotypes from HCV group B genotypes. The invention finds application in determining prognosis, and in the selection of treatment regimes, for patients infected with HCV.05-21-2009

Robert Cross, Cheshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100141662COMMUNICATION NETWORK AND DEVICES FOR TEXT TO SPEECH AND TEXT TO FACIAL ANIMATION CONVERSION - A communication system comprises a sending device, a receiving device and a network which connects the sending device to the receiving device. The sending device comprises at least one user operable input for entering a sequence of textual characters. as a message and transmission means for sending the message across the network. The receiving device comprises a memory which stores a plurality of head images, each one being associated with a different sending device and comprising an image of a head viewed from the front, receiver means for receiving the message comprising the sequence of textual characters, text to speech converting means for converting the text characters of the message into an audio message corresponding to the sequence of text characters and animating means for generating an animated partial 3D image of a head from the head image stored in the memory which is associated with the sender of the message. The animating means animates at least one facial feature of the head, the animation corresponding the movements made by the head when reading the message. A display displays the animated partial 3D head; and a loudspeaker outputs the audio message in synchronisation with the displayed head.06-10-2010

Rodney Alan Cross, Bath GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090252595NON-CONTACTING FACE SEALS AND THRUST BEARINGS - Apparatus is for spacing two relatively rotatable facing surfaces in use by entraining gas between the surfaces. The apparatus includes a first portion defining a generally frusto-conical surface, a second portion including at least one flat surface disposed on a carrier, the flat surface being located adjacent the first portion so that the generally frusto-conical surface and the flat surface face each other and define at least one point of closest engagement between the surfaces, with diverging gaps extending between the surfaces on either side of a plane which contains the point or points of closest engagement and which extends generally orthogonal to the direction of relative rotation, and a device for biasing the flat surface towards the frusto-conical surface to maintain a gap between the surfaces within a predetermined dimensional range. The carrier includes a plurality of portions releasably connected together.10-08-2009

Stanley Cross, Leeds GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110106095DRILL GUIDE ASSEMBLY - A drill guide assembly for determining the axis for drilling a bore in a generally dome-shaped bone to receive a component of an orthopaedic joint prosthesis is described. The drill guide assembly includes a drill guide sleeve, a carriage and a platform. The drill guide sleeve is mounted in the carriage towards a first end so that the angular orientation of the drill guide sleeve relative to the carriage can be adjusted about at least one axis. The carriage includes at least one threaded angle-adjustment screw which extends between the carriage and the drill guide sleeve by which the angular orientation of the drill guide sleeve can be adjusted. The platform is fastenable to the bone, and includes at least three feet depending from the platform to engage the surface of the bone with the bone extending towards the platform into the space between the feet.05-05-2011

Stephen Nicholas William Cross, Bath GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100212852PAPER FOR LAMINATE FLOORING AND A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A process for the manufacture of a paper suitable for use in a laminated product is described. The process comprising: (a) impregnating the paper preferably on the paper machine with melamine resins dissolved in a solvent, the melamine resins being more than 80% water soluble; the solution having a solids content of less than 50% such that ink may be added to the paper following impregnation. Thus in contrast to established techniques, an ink-pattern is preferably added to the paper after the paper has been treated, preferably impregnated, with resin. In preferred embodiments the paper is calendered after addition of the resins in step (a). The paper can then be further impregnated after printing then combined with a substrate to form a laminated flooring product. Step (a) reduces the wet-expansion caused by the later addition of further resins and is especially useful when step (a) is performed before adding the ink-pattern which then also reduces wet expansion caused by the addition of ink. Embodiments of the present invention are particularly useful for use with embossed or indented laminate flooring designs, where the indentations in the substrate must be matched with the pattern on the paper. The low wet expansion results in a process where less waste can occur and wherein the indentations may be much smaller than conventional laminate flooring allowing more intricate designs to be made.08-26-2010

Steve Cross, Herne Bay GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120077249Separation Of Virus And/Or Protein From Nucleic Acids By Primary Amines - A method of purifying biomolecules with an anion exchanger containing a membrane having a surface having a polymer such as a primary or secondary amine ligand formed thereon, such as polyallylamine. The feedstock is introduced to the exchanger in the presence of one or more ionic-modifiers by themselves or in combination with monovalent salt. The ionic modifier alters the binding ability of the primary amines such that they retain a significant binding capacity for highly charged species such as DNA but lose part or almost all of their binding capacity for less charged species such as viruses or proteins at pH above the pI of the virus or protein.03-29-2012

Wendy Isabel Cross, Stevenage GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120046258NOVEL CRYSTALLINE PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - There are provided crystalline particles of unsolvated Form 1 polymorph of the compound of formula (I):02-23-2012

Wendy Isabel Cross, Hertfordshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090124585Novel Crystalline Pharmaceutical Product - There are provided crystalline particles of unsolvated Form 1 polymorph of the compound of formula (I):05-14-2009