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Ian Doig, Dora Creek AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100288373DUCKBILL TYPE CHECK VALVE WITH CURVED AND RESILIENTLY BIASED CLOSING SEAL - A check valve is provided comprising a conduit for conveying a fluid, the conduit having an inlet and an outlet, the conduit having a first region adjacent the outlet (11-18-2010

Ian D. Doig, Dora Creek AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110011790FILTRATION BARRIER - A filtration barrier comprises first elements that are fibres, strips, or bristles wherein apertures between elements provide passages for a fluid transporting granules to the filtration barrier, and wherein the elements (01-20-2011
20110061756DUCK BEAK VALVE - A duck beak valve and/or pumps/pump systems that use such a valve are disclosed. The valve may include a flexible tube having an inlet portion and an outlet portion and a spigot having a spigot inlet portion and a spigot outlet portion. The inlet portion of the flexible tube is sealed relative to the spigot. Inner surfaces of the flexible tube outlet portion downstream of the spigot outlet portion close together when the valve is closed. At least one reinforcement engages the flexible tube and is adapted to pivot at an inlet end so that an outlet end of the reinforcement moves toward and away from a centerline of the flexible tube. The reinforcement reinforces the flexible tube against an externally applied backpressure when the outlet end of the reinforcement is disposed toward the centerline and the valve is closed.03-17-2011
20130011209Pipeline Conveyor Systems - A pipeline (01-10-2013

Ian D. Doig, New South Wales AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080203001 Valves and Pumps - A check valve (08-28-2008

Jeremy Doig, Los Gatos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100287580CONTENT SYNDICATION IN WEB-BASED MEDIA VIA AD TAGGING - Methods and systems for providing advertisements for inclusion in video content. In one embodiment, a video is formatted into a specific format for advertising purposes. The format describes a standard for advertisement placement opportunities within a video in which a client device may select advertisements for display during these opportunities.11-11-2010
20120287116Anchors For Displaying Image Sprites, Sub-Regions And 3D Images - Systems, methods and computer program products for displaying image sprites, sub-regions and three dimensional images includes (but is not limited to) receiving a composite image file containing multiple individual images and an index of the multiple individual images, parsing a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the composite image file as a function of the index of the multiple individual images, extracting a desired individual image from the composite image file as a function of the index and displaying the extracted individual image.11-15-2012

Peter Doig, Waltham, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090209022Crystal Structure of Ump Kinase and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates crystals of UMP kinase and computer-assisted methods for screening, identifying, and designing inhibitors and allosteric modulators of UMP kinase.08-20-2009

Raymond Doig, Manchester GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110203671APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID IN A VORTEX AMPLIFIER - A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining fluid flow in a flow path of a vortex amplifier. The method comprises the steps of preventing flow of control fluid in a direction substantially opposite to a primary direction of purge fluid flow in a purge flow path of a vortex amplifier.08-25-2011

Robert Cameron Doig, Sedona, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130091098METHOD OF SPEEDING UP ACCESS TO DESIGN DATABASES HAVING LARGE NUMBERS OF DESIGN UNITS - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for speeding up database access of electronic design automation (EDA) tool which utilizes a database manager for file access. The EDA tool accesses a plurality of design files, and each of the plurality of design files is associated with one of a plurality of design units for an integrated circuit (IC). The plurality of design files are encapsulated into an archive file which comprises a plurality of data units, wherein each of the data units corresponds to a design file. A request to access a design file will be redirected to access the archive file. The design file is then accessed by accessing the corresponding data unit in the archive file.04-11-2013

Scott Doig, Lesmurdie AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120007354Wear Resistant Slurry Pipe Fitting - A wear resistant pipe fitting having an inlet end in fluid communication, in use, with a first linear pipe segment, and an outlet end in fluid communication, in use, with a second linear pipe segment is disclosed. The pipe fitting includes a first eccentric reducer arranged to receive a slurry or pipeline fluid from the first linear pipe section and deliver the slurry or pipeline fluid to a second eccentric reducer; the second eccentric reducer arranged to receive the slurry or fluid from the first eccentric reducer and deliver the slurry or pipeline fluid to the second linear pipe section; and, a flow interrupter device positioned within the first eccentric reducer for disrupting the flow of the slurry or pipeline fluid before the slurry or fluid enters the second eccentric reducer.01-12-2012

Scott Doig, Santa Rosa, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080249599Stent With Therapeutic Agent Delivery Structures in Low Strain Regions - A system for treating abnormalities of the cardiovascular system includes a stent having a plurality of therapeutic agent-carrying regions and non therapeutic agent-carrying regions. The therapeutic agent-carrying regions are located within low strain regions of the stent and the non therapeutic agent-carrying regions are located within high strain regions of the stent. Another embodiment of the invention includes a method of manufacturing a therapeutic agent-carrying stent comprising forming a stent framework and applying a formulation containing one or more therapeutic agents to the stent framework while preventing the therapeutic agents from contacting the high strain regions of the stent framework.10-09-2008
20090012597Universal Modular Stent Graft Assembly to Accommodate Flow to Collateral Branches - Universal modular stented graft assemblies are assembled, on site, and often in a patient's parent artery, from at least two components; a first component and a second component. The first and second components each include a window, or fenestration. The second component couples with the first component by fitting at least partially in the first component to form the universal modular stent graft assembly with an adjustable collateral opening. As the first and second components are assembled, the first and second components are adjusted relative to each other so that the first and second component windows overlap to form a collateral opening whose size is selectable, depending on the overlap, with the desired position and dimensions in the universal modular stent graft assembly.01-08-2009
20090024200Drug Eluting Medical Device and Method - A drug elution stent includes a stent framework and a drug elution portion disposed on the stent framework. The drug elution portion includes a first sugar layer disposed on the stent framework, at least one therapeutic agent layer disposed on the first sugar layer and a second sugar layer disposed on the at least one therapeutic agent layer. A method of manufacturing a drug elution stent includes the steps of providing a stent having a stent framework and coating at least a portion of the stent framework with a drug elution portion. The drug elution portion includes a first sugar layer disposed on the stent framework, at least one therapeutic agent layer disposed on the first sugar layer and a second sugar layer disposed on the at least one therapeutic agent layer01-22-2009
20110245782Method of Using Catheter with Rotating Portion - A catheter includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion including an arcuate portion. The catheter further includes a rotating portion, the rotating portion connecting the proximal portion and distal portion, the rotating portion including a first piece and a second piece, wherein the first piece and second piece create a snap fit. Methods of using the catheter include threading the inserted catheter through the vasculature and allowing the distal portion to freely rotate about an axis defined by the rotating portion responsive to any tortuosity in the vasculature.10-06-2011
20110270339Two-Stage Delivery Systems and Methods for Fixing a Leadless Implant to Tissue - Systems and methods of delivering and retaining a leadless medical implant to tissue, wherein a docking base and the implant are sequentially delivered to an implantation site. In a first stage, the docking base is delivered and deployed into tissue at an implantation site. In a second stage, the implant is navigated through the vasculature and coupled to the docking base. Various mechanisms for navigating the implant to the previously implanted docking base and coupling the implant thereto are described. Navigational mechanisms include advancing the implant over a proximally extending wire portion that is releasably attached to the previously implanted docking base, utilizing fluoroscopic visualization to guide the implant to a previously implanted docking base that is at least partially radiopaque and utilizing electromagnetism to guide the implant to a previously implanted docking base that is electro-magnetizable.11-03-2011
20110270340Two-Stage Delivery Systems and Methods for Fixing a Leadless Implant to Tissue - Systems and methods of delivering and retaining a leadless medical implant to tissue, wherein a docking base and the implant are sequentially delivered to an implantation site. In a first stage, the docking base is delivered and deployed into tissue at an implantation site. In a second stage, the implant is navigated through the vasculature and coupled to the docking base. Various mechanisms for navigating the implant to the previously implanted docking base and coupling the implant thereto are described. Navigational mechanisms include advancing the implant over a proximally extending wire portion that is releasably attached to the previously implanted docking base, utilizing fluoroscopic visualization to guide the implant to a previously implanted docking base that is at least partially radiopaque and utilizing electromagnetism to guide the implant to a previously implanted docking base that is electro-magnetizable.11-03-2011

Patent applications by Scott Doig, Santa Rosa, CA US

Thomas Steven Doig, West Bend, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090139439PORTABLE BOAT MOORING SYSTEM - A portable boat mooring system is provided that includes a base removably or non-removably attached to a pier. An arm assembly can extend from the base outwardly beyond an edge of the pier. A mooring line that has a resiliently flexible portion thereof attaches a boat to the system while mooring the boat to the pier and maintaining a space therebetween. A tool-less hardware assembly can be utilized which allows users to manually install the base to the pier while they remain on top of the pier or above an upper surface of the pier during the entire installation. An anchoring device can selectively hold the mooring line at a predetermined length or state of tension.06-04-2009
20100096396Holder for Beverage Containers - Holders for beverage containers are provided that can hold a beverage container in place and also seal or cover the beverage container, making it more difficult for foreign matter to enter the beverage container. The holder includes a base in which an actuator is mounted. Upper and lower rails are connected to and biased toward each other by the actuator. Upper and lower arms and upper and lower plates are, respectively, connected to the upper and lower rails. The upper and lower plates axially restrain the beverage container from above and below. A locking arm selectively engages at least one of the actuator and the upper and lower arms in a manner that supplements the biasing force provided by the actuator, clamping the upper and lower plates more tightly against the beverage container, and fixing the upper and lower plates in that condition, so that the beverage container is securely and tightly held between the upper and lower plates.04-22-2010
20110233251ACCESSORY HOLDER SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING TO A CUP HOLDER - An accessory holder system for mounting to a cup holder is provided. The system includes an accessory holder and a mount that is attached to the accessory holder and that may be installed in a tool-less manner into a cup holder, such that the mount grips the cup holder with enough force to be usable in highly dynamic applications. The mount includes an arm that may be a component of a scissors link and that pushes a pad against an inner surface of the cup holder to lock the mount in the cup holder.09-29-2011

Patent applications by Thomas Steven Doig, West Bend, WI US

Toby Doig, New Barnet GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110320429SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUGMENTING A KEYWORD OF A WEB PAGE WITH VIDEO CONTENT - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for delivering related video content to a user in response to user actions on augmented keywords on a web page. A server may receive from a browser, in response to an indication of a mouse over a keyword currently displayed on a web page of a client, a keyword identified for augmentation via a user interface overlay. The server may identify, responsive to receiving the keyword, a plurality of videos related to the keyword. A content relevancy engine may determine an order of relevance of the plurality of videos to the keyword. The server may transmit to the client, within a predetermined time period from the indication, the user interface overlay to include a selected one or more videos of the plurality of videos with a higher order of relevance.12-29-2011
20110321003Systems and Methods For Providing Modular Configurable Creative Units For Delivery Via Intext Advertising - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for creating, via a development tool, a unit type for display on a web page in response to a keyword on the web page. A development tool may identify a unit type template for creating a unit type. The unit type may comprise a tooltip for augmenting a keyword on a web page. A user may select, via the development tool, a media block component to add to the unit type. The user may place the media block component on a layout of the unit type. The development tool may generate script code to define the layout of the unit type as a set of cells and rows within a predetermined sized container. The media block component may be placed in a cell and a row of the set of cells and rows. The script code may provide execution direction for rendering media of the media block component while displaying the unit type.12-29-2011

Toby Doig, Hertz GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120246561SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDED CONTENT HARVESTING FOR CONTEXTUALIZING - The solution described herein provides augmented content to keywords on a page based on deeper contextualization of the current page. Embodiments of systems and methods extend the scope of content harvesting to cover a wider range of page elements that are harvested for determining keywords and content to augment the keywords To improve contextualization for keyword and augment content determination, the present solution may harvest content from parts of pages that cannot be hooked by embodiments of the systems previously described herein. Some of these parts of the pages may not be hooked or hookable, either for technical reasons, such as title tags, attributes or image alt attributes) or for policy reasons, such as an anchor text. To further improve contextualization, the present solution may also retrieve content from linked pages not currently displayed to use parts of these pages for keywords and augmented content determination.09-27-2012

Toby Doig, Herts GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110258529SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXCLUDING SERVING AN ADVERTISEMENT CAMPAIGN TO UNDESIRED WEB PAGES - Systems and methods are presented for determining whether a web page loaded by a user from a server other than the server of the enterprise providing the advertisement content is safe for displaying the advertisement content. In some aspects, the systems and methods discussed determine if content of a web page to be augmented is content safe for delivering content from a publisher. A script of a web page being loaded by a browser which may execute on a client may identify that content from a publisher is to be displayed with content of the web page. The script may transmit to a server a request to check a safeness of the content of the web page prior to displaying the publisher's content. The script may receive from the server, responsive to the server determining the content of the web page is not safe for the publisher, a predetermined content not from the publisher to display on the web page.10-20-2011
20120095834SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A BEHAVIOR HISTORY OF A USER TO AUGMENT CONTENT OF A WEBPAGE - The present disclosure is related to systems and method for selecting keywords to augment on a web page based on a behavior history of a user. The system may include a profiler storing to a user profile identified by a unique identifier interactions of a user with one or more keywords on one or more web pages visited by the user. The interactions may be received from an agent of a client. The one or more keywords augmented with content from the server. The system may include a server receiving from the agent content of a web page being loaded on the client for the user. The server may determine keywords from the content of the web page that match a predetermined set of keywords of one or more campaigns for the web page. The server may identify that one or more of the matching keywords are stored in the user profile and may change, responsive to this identification, a ranking of the matching keywords based on the user profile. The server may transmit to the agent a set of matching keywords and their corresponding campaigns based on the changed ranking.04-19-2012
20120290974SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DISCOVER PROMPT TO AUGMENTED CONTENT OF A WEB PAGE - The present disclosure describes systems and methods for techniques of prompting a user to discover, navigate, initiate a tooltip or otherwise call the user's attention to and use any augmented content of web pages provided by the systems and methods described herein. For any one or more augmented keywords of a loaded web page, a user interface element may be positioned next to or near the keyword to call the user's attention to the keyword. For example, a floating user interface callout box above the keyword may have text, such as the word “Discover” and a pointer to the augmented keyword.11-15-2012