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Duncan Beadnell, Abingdon GB
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20090125699 | Adjustment of Data Storage Capacity Provided by a Storage System - A storage system stores data in at least one partition of a physical storage media in accordance with file system information specifying a plurality of logical blocks having logical block addresses within the partition. The logical blocks include excess logical blocks that are not mapped to space in the physical storage media by the mapping employed by the storage system. Unusable block data marks those excess logical blocks as unusable. This makes it easy to adjust the data storage capacity of the storage system by changing the mapping to map more or less logical block addresses to space in the physical storage media and thereby destroy or create excess logical blocks, and by changing the unusable block data to correspondingly change the excess logical blocks marked as unusable. | 05-14-2009 |
20110219163 | USB 3 Bridge With Embedded Hub - A bridge device for connecting a USB 3 host device with a plurality of downstream, non-USB 3 mass storage devices, such as SATA or PATA devices. The bridge device comprises an embedded hub having a plurality of internal USB 3 devices. The internal USB 3 devices do not have a physical USB 3 interface. The bridge device also has at least one downstream physical non-USB 3 device, to which a mass storage device may be attached. The internal USB 3 devices enable the host device to be presented with a plurality of USB 3 devices. This, in turn, allows transfer to the plurality of downstream physical non-USB 3 devices, via the internal USB 3 devices at an increased rate. The bridge may also include a downstream physical USB 3 interface. This can allow multiple bridge devices to be connected together in a cascade. | 09-08-2011 |
Duncan Beedall, Beeston GB
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20120265177 | ELASTOMERIC GRIP FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument comprising: a first component ( | 10-18-2012 |
20140194858 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND PRODUCT - A method of manufacturing a surgical instrument or prosthesis and a surgical instrument or prosthesis so manufactured are described. A first material is injected into a first mould to form an interim component. Portions of the interim component define at least one channel. The maximum wall thickness of the interim component is less than a first threshold determined by the injection moulding properties of the first material. The maximum width of the at least one channel is less than a second threshold determined by the injection moulding properties of a second material. The second material is injected into a second mould containing at least part of the channel of the interim component so that the channel is at least partially filled with the second material. | 07-10-2014 |
Duncan Beedall, Leeds GB
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20120123429 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A multi-function impactor for use with an orthopaedic implant, such as a knee joint, is described. The head of the impactor has a pair of curved recesses for mating with condylar parts of a femoral implant and flat faces for mating with a tibial implant. An extended formation is also provided for use with the inter-condylar notch of the femoral implant. A v-shaped notch in the extended formation is also provided to impact a tibial insert. The impactor can be made from a single moulded plastics part. | 05-17-2012 |
20130338671 | ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, SURGICAL ALIGNMENT GUIDE AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY - An angular adjustment mechanism for a surgical instrument is described. The mechanism comprises an adjustment member ( | 12-19-2013 |
Duncan Billson, Warwickshire GB
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20140232236 | Electrostatic Transducer - An electrostatic transducer comprises an electrically conductive first layer ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140233763 | Amplifier for Electrostatic Transducers - A class D audio amplifier which provides both an alternating signal and a DC bias voltage to an electrostatic transducer ( | 08-21-2014 |
Duncan Brown, York GB
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20100289658 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING A LOAD CONDITION OF A VEHICLE - A system and method for indicating the load condition of a vehicle having suspension components comprising: | 11-18-2010 |
Duncan Brown, Berkeley, CA US
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20120072123 | Methods of Predicting The Probability of Modulation of Transcript Levels By RNAI Compounds - The present invention provides a method for determining the probability that an RNAi compound modulates the expression level of a gene using a linear regression model. The present invention also provides a method for determining the probabilities that an RNAi compound modulates the expression levels of each gene in a set of genes of interest using the linear regression model. The present invention provides a method for determining the seed-sequence-dependent signature size of an RNAi compound using the linear regression model. The invention provides a method for identifying genes having seed-sequence-dependent silencing effect by an siRNA using the linear regression model. The invention further provides a method for selecting from a plurality of siRNAs one or more siRNAs with higher silencing efficacy, specificity and diversity in silencing a target gene in an organism. The invention also provides a method for determining the coefficients of the above linear regression model. | 03-22-2012 |
20130137752 | RNA Interference Mediated Inhibition of Catenin (Cadherin-Associated Protein), Beta 1 (CTNNB1) Gene Expression Using Short Interfering Nucleic Acid (siNA) - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of CTNNB1 gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a beta-catenin gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against CTNNB1 gene expression. | 05-30-2013 |
20130150433 | RNA Interference Mediated Inhibition of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Gene Expression Using Short Interfering Nucleic Acid (siNA) - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of HBV gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a HBV gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against HBV gene expression. | 06-13-2013 |
20130165500 | RNA Interference Mediated Inhibition of Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain 2 (PHD2) Gene Expression Using Short Interfering Nucleic Acid (siNA) - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond expressed/synthetic to the modulation of PHD2 gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a beta-catenin gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short inter-fering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsR-NA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hair-pin RNA (shRNA) molecules that are capa-ble of mediating or that mediate RNA inter-ference (RNAi) against PHD2 gene expres-sion. | 06-27-2013 |
20130324588 | RNA Interference Mediated Inhibition of Catenin (Cadherin-Associated Protein), Beta 1 (CTNNB1) Gene Expression Using Short Interfering Nucleic Acid (siNA) - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of CTNNB1 gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a beta-catenin gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against CTNNB1 gene expression. | 12-05-2013 |
20140088937 | Methods of Predicting The Probability of Modulation of Transcript Levels By RNAI Compounds - The present invention provides a method for determining the probability that an RNAi compound modulates the expression level of a gene using a linear regression model. The present invention also provides a method for determining the probabilities that an RNAi compound modulates the expression levels of each gene in a set of genes of interest using the linear regression model. The present invention provides a method for determining the seed-sequence-dependent signature size of an RNAi compound using the linear regression model. The invention provides a method for identifying genes having seed-sequence-dependent silencing effect by an siRNA using the linear regression model. The invention further provides a method for selecting from a plurality of siRNAs one or more siRNAs with higher silencing efficacy, specificity and diversity in silencing a target gene in an organism. The invention also provides a method for determining the coefficients of the above linear regression model. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094503 | RNA INTERFERENCE MEDIATED INHIBITION OF ISOCITRATE DEHYDROGENASE (IDH1) GENE EXPRESSION - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of IDH1 and mutant IDH1 gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate an IDH1 or mutant IDH1 gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules, including small nucleic acid molecules such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules, that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against IDH1 or mutant IDH1 gene expression. | 04-03-2014 |
20140343126 | RNA INTERFERENCE MEDIATED INHIBITION OF CATENIN (CADHERIN-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN), BETA 1 (CTNNB1) GENE EXPRESSION USING SHORT INTERFERING NUCLEIC ACID (SINA) - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of CTNNB1 gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a beta-catenin gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against CTNNB1 gene expression. | 11-20-2014 |
20160076034 | RNA INTERFERENCE MEDIATED INHIBITION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) GENE EXPRESSION USING SHORT INTERFERING NUCLEIC ACID (SINA) - The present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of HBV gene expression and/or activity, and/or modulate a HBV gene expression pathway. Specifically, the invention relates to double-stranded nucleic acid molecules including small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules that are capable of mediating or that mediate RNA interference (RNAi) against HBV gene expression. | 03-17-2016 |
Duncan Clark, Surrey GB
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20110008848 | ENZYME - There is provided a polypeptide having thermostable DNA polymerase activity and comprising or consisting of an amino acid sequence with at least 55% identity to | 01-13-2011 |
20110014660 | THERMOSTABLE DNA POLYMERASE FROM PALAEOCOCCUS FERROPHILUS - There is provided a polypeptide having thermostable DNA polymerase activity and comprising or consisting of an amino acid sequence with at least 90% identity to | 01-20-2011 |
20110104761 | THERMOSTABLE DNA POLYMERASE FROM PALAEOCOCCUS HELGESONII - There is provided a polypeptide having thermostable DNA polymerase activity and comprising or consisting of an amino acid sequence with at least 78% identity to | 05-05-2011 |
Duncan Dashiff, Nashville, TN US
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20150221153 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTING USING MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - Some embodiments described herein relate to an apparatus including a registration module and a vote module. The registration module can generally be operable to register a user device and/or a user. The vote module can generally be operable to receive, validate, and/or tally votes from the user device. The registration module can receive a request for registration including registration identification information. The user of the user device can be authenticated against a voter-authority database. An authentication code for validating the user device can also be received or assigned. After registration, the vote module can receive a signal representing a vote from the user device and identification information. The user device can be validated by receiving the authentication code. The user of the user device (i.e., the voter) can be validated by receiving voting identification information and matching the voter identification information to the registration identification information. | 08-06-2015 |
Duncan Engeham, Darlington GB
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20110099978 | REDUCTANT DECOMPOSITION SYSTEM - Described herein are various embodiments of a reductant decomposition system. According to one representative embodiment, the reductant decomposition system includes an exhaust gas chamber including an inlet and outlet. The system also includes a first exhaust gas distribution component positioned within the chamber and communicable in exhaust gas receiving communication with the outlet. The first exhaust gas distribution component causes swirling exhaust gas flow patterns within the exhaust gas chamber. Additionally, the system includes a second exhaust gas distribution component positioned within the chamber and communicable in exhaust gas providing communication with the inlet. The second exhaust gas distribution component includes features that cause a swirling exhaust gas flow pattern within a space defined by the second exhaust gas distribution component. Further, the system includes a reductant injector coupled to the exhaust gas chamber. The reductant injector is communicable in reductant injecting communication with exhaust gas within the chamber. | 05-05-2011 |
20140193318 | Reductant Decomposition System - Described herein are various embodiments of a reductant decomposition system. According to one representative embodiment, the reductant decomposition system includes an exhaust gas chamber including an inlet and outlet. The system also includes a first exhaust gas distribution component positioned within the chamber and communicable in exhaust gas receiving communication with the outlet. The first exhaust gas distribution component causes swirling exhaust gas flow patterns within the exhaust gas chamber. Additionally, the system includes a second exhaust gas distribution component positioned within the chamber and communicable in exhaust gas providing communication with the inlet. The second exhaust gas distribution component includes features that cause a swirling exhaust gas flow pattern within a space defined by the second exhaust gas distribution component. Further, the system includes a reductant injector coupled to the exhaust gas chamber. The reductant injector is communicable in reductant injecting communication with exhaust gas within the chamber. | 07-10-2014 |
20140260209 | DECOMPOSITION CHAMBER - According to one embodiment, described herein is an apparatus for decomposing diesel exhaust fluid into ammonia for an internal combustion engine (ICE) system having a selective catalytic reduction system. The apparatus includes an outlet cover, an inlet cover coupled to the outlet cover, and a support plate disposed between the outlet cover and the inlet cover. The support plate forms an outlet channel with the outlet cover and an inlet channel with the inlet cover. The inlet channel is fluidly coupled to the outlet channel. Additionally, the inlet channel may be adjacent to the outlet channel. | 09-18-2014 |
Duncan Foster, Suffolk GB
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20130247629 | PROCESSING METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A WATER-RETAINING POLYMER COMPLEX - Provided herewith are a method of processing biological material into a water-retaining polymer complex, a water-retaining polymer complex obtained from said method, and the use of said water-retaining polymer complex to improve the water retention and/or nutrient content of soil. The method comprises providing said biological material, an alkaline solution and a monomer, then adding a polymerisation agent to form a water-retaining polymer complex. | 09-26-2013 |
Duncan Gilmartin, Ilkeston GB
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20120304888 | TORSION BAR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD, PARTICULARLY FOR RAIL VEHICLE ANTI-ROLL BAR - A heavy duty torsion bar assembly, particularly an anti-roll bar assembly for a rail vehicle, includes a lever which is mounted on the bar by an oil injection taper fit, the cooperating surfaces having a drainage groove and being formed to a tolerance of IT7 or better, wherein the final assembled position is determined by a pre-defined axial displacement of the lever from an initial position defined by manual engagement of the two parts. | 12-06-2012 |
Duncan Goldie-Scot, New York, NY US
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20130346284 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR ENHANCED MICROLENDING - A computer based system and method implements a loan assessment algorithm that accurately generates a numeric score for delivery to lending institutions. The score determined is low cast and rapid, thus meeting two key elements of microfinance. | 12-26-2013 |
Duncan Green, Woking GB
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20150084372 | MOVEABLE AERODYNAMIC DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle comprising: a vehicle body; an openable door having an outer skin and an inner skin defining a cavity there between and a relay mechanism mounted in the cavity; a moveable aerodynamic device attached to the door for generating down force when in a deployed position relative to the vehicle; and an actuator mounted to the vehicle body; the vehicle being configured so that (i) the door can be opened, leaving the actuator mounted to the body, and (ii) when the door is closed, the actuator can engage the relay mechanism and drive the aerodynamic device via the relay mechanism to cause the aerodynamic device to extend to the deployed position. | 03-26-2015 |
Duncan Herfort, Skorping DK
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20120055376 | PORTLAND LIMESTONE CALCINED CLAY CEMENT - The claimed subject matter relates to a novel cement comprising Portland cement clinker and a supplementary cementitious material. The supplementary cementitious material comprises a heat treated clay material and an optionally heat treated carbonate material, wherein the clay material has been heat treated optionally together with the carbonate material in such a way that the heat treated clay material is substantially dehydroxylated while the optionally heat treated carbonate material remains substantially carbonated. This can be achieved by premixing the carbonate and clay materials before heat treating to 400-700 C, or heat treating the clay material separately to a temperature of up to 900 C. When used in the final application the cement results in much higher strengths than would be predict from any other combination of these materials. | 03-08-2012 |
Duncan Hill, Durham GB
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20150018900 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical apparatus and method of operating a medical apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a radiation source for emitting radiation towards an area to be treated of a patient; a mount element arranged to be worn by the patient for positioning the radiation source in a predetermined position relative to the area to be treated; a sensor element arranged to provide a signal indicative of whether the apparatus is being worn by the patient; and at least one controller arranged to receive the signal from the sensor, and to determine whether the apparatus is being worn by the patient, and to determine duration data indicative of the duration for which the radiation source emits radiation whilst the apparatus is being worn by the patient. | 01-15-2015 |
Duncan Hitchens, Allen, TX US
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20130053541 | METHODS FOR DISCOVERING MOLECULES THAT BIND TO PROTEINS - Methods and systems for the discovery of high-affinity peptide ligands and the resulting compositions are described herein. The amino acid sequence of a target protein is used to identify one or more homologous proteins of the target protein. Publications and databases are textmined to retrieve the sequences of peptide ligands that bind to the homologues or the target protein. Complementary proteins, which are proteins that bind to the target or homologous proteins or to DNA, and their target protein- or DNA-binding regions may also be identified. These candidate ligands are predicted to have a high probability of binding to the target protein or the DNA. The library of candidate peptide ligands is modulated by substituting native amino acid residues with suitable amino acids, thus increasing the explored protein space in a knowledge-based manner. Peptides designed in the modulation step are experimentally screened to identify high-affinity binding ligands, and further optimized through iterative application of the modulation and screening steps. | 02-28-2013 |
Duncan Hywel-Evans, Sydney AU
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20120004338 | Polymer and Method of Forming a Polymer - The present invention provides a method of forming a polymer, the method comprising reacting a first species comprising at least one isocyanate group with a second species comprising at least one aziridine group to form the polymer. | 01-05-2012 |
Duncan Ironmonger, Atlanta, GA US
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20120322553 | CONTROLLER FOR VIDEO GAME CONSOLE - An improved controller ( | 12-20-2012 |
20120322555 | GAME CONTROLLER - A game controller for controlling video games or other electronic interactive systems, having an adjustable trigger system for calibration or customized control of trigger action. The game controller includes a controller chassis and an actuator system, which includes a trigger body, a trigger mechanism chassis, a strike plate coupled to the trigger body, a first trigger adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within the controller chassis, and a second trigger adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within the controller chassis, wherein a portion of each of the first trigger adjustment control screw and second trigger adjustment control screw engages with a respective portion of the strike plate, and said portion of each of the first trigger adjustment control screw and second trigger adjustment control screw each create an end stop to limit the actuator movement of the trigger body. | 12-20-2012 |
20130267320 | GAME CONTROLLER - A game controller for controlling video games or other electronic interactive systems, having an adjustable trigger system for calibration or customized control of trigger action. The game controller includes a controller chassis and an actuator system, which includes a trigger body, a trigger mechanism chassis, a strike plate coupled to the trigger body, a first trigger adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within the controller chassis, and a second trigger adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within the controller chassis, wherein a portion of each of the first trigger adjustment control screw and second trigger adjustment control screw engages with a respective portion of the strike plate, and said portion of each of the first trigger adjustment control screw and second trigger adjustment control screw each create an end stop to limit the actuator movement of the trigger body. | 10-10-2013 |
20140113723 | Controller for Video Game Console - An improved controller for a game console that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller, which has controls on the front operable by the thumbs, and has two additional controls located on the back in positions to be operated by the middle fingers of a user. | 04-24-2014 |
20150283458 | Controller for a Games Console - A hand held controller for a games console including an outer case and a plurality of controls located on a front end and top of the controller, the controller being shaped to be held in both hands of a user such that the user's thumbs are positioned to operate controls located on the top of the controller and the user's index fingers are positioned to operate controls located on the front of the controller, wherein the controller further includes at least one additional control located on a back of the controller in a position operable by the middle finger of a user, the at least one additional control including an elongate member that is inherently resilient and flexible such that it can be displaced by a user to activate control function wherein the elongate member is at least partially disposed in a respective channel formed in a rear surface of the controller. | 10-08-2015 |
20150297993 | CONTROLLER FOR VIDEO GAME CONSOLE - An improved controller for a game console that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller, which has controls on the front operable by the thumbs, and has two additional controls located on the back in positions to be operated by the middle fingers of a user. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297994 | CONTROLLER FOR VIDEO GAME CONSOLE - An improved controller for a game console that is intended to be held by a user in both hands in the same manner as a conventional controller, which has controls on the front operable by the thumbs, and has two additional controls located on the back in positions to be operated by the middle fingers of a user. | 10-22-2015 |
20150321091 | Controller for a Games Console - An improved controller ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150321092 | Controller for a Games Console - The invention provides an improved controller ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150321093 | Controller for a Games Console - An improved controller ( | 11-12-2015 |
20150360126 | Games Controller - An improved controller ( | 12-17-2015 |
20160082349 | Games Controller - The invention provides an improved controller ( | 03-24-2016 |
Duncan Johnston-Watt, Edinburgh GB
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20120209980 | SELF-MANAGED DISTRIBUTED MEDIATION NETWORKS - A distributed mediation network and method of employing such is provided, having a plurality of different types of network module. Each module has a non-reciprocal path therethrough for network traffic and the distribution of network traffic across the network is managed by an autonomic control plane. | 08-16-2012 |
Duncan Jones, Manchester Mi 5jw GB
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20140266230 | Battery Electrolyte Level Monitor - Improvements to industrial battery monitoring devices include improved circuitry to make the device polarity insensitive and to allow it to operate over a wide range of battery voltages. | 09-18-2014 |
Duncan Jones, Manchester GB
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20140141302 | System and Method for Monitoring Electrolyte Levels in a Battery - A measuring device is used in conjunction with a programmable controller for monitoring electrolyte levels in the battery. According to one implementation, the measuring device is located in a battery and is configured to detect when the electrolyte level in the battery falls below a particular level. The controller is in electrical communication with the electrolyte detection device. The controller is configured to: (i) receive a signal from the electrolyte level detection device indicating when the electrolyte level in the battery has fallen below the particular level; (ii) introduce a wait-period after the signal is received; and (iii) enable an indicator to indicate that the electrolyte level in the battery should be refilled when the wait-period expires. | 05-22-2014 |
20140232340 | Battery Use Optimization Utilizing A Reserve Fleet - A system for the management of a fleet of battery powered vehicles using a paradigm of a reserve pool of vehicles as opposed to a reserve fleet of batteries. In this system, a reserve pool of vehicles is always maintained in a ready state such that vehicles being returned with depleted batteries may be replaced with a vehicle having a fully-charged battery. The system maintains a balance between reserve fleet size and charging time (and therefore the life of the batteries) to provide optimal performance and cost savings. The system has the added advantages of capital efficiency in that that the time and labor required to change batteries, and the need to maintain extra batteries is eliminated. | 08-21-2014 |
20150140855 | Insulation Piercing Battery Connector - The present invention relates to a flexible connector for attaching electrical accessories to an industrial battery electrical cable. The connector includes a housing and an electrically conductive pin that is positioned within the housing and protrudes through a cable mating surface of the housing. The connector also includes a fuse positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the portion of the pin within the housing, and a conductive wire, wherein at least a portion of the wire is positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the fuse. At least the cable mating surface of the housing is suitably flexible to conform to the contours of an electrical cable insulation surface when the pin pierces through the insulation surface of the electrical cable to which the connector is attached. | 05-21-2015 |
Duncan Keeble, Oxfordshire GB
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20100324650 | HELICAL STENT GRAFT - In vivo failure of a helical stent graft is addressed by provision of reinforcing material for the graft material in at least two (preferably three) separate sections, each section comprising a continuous integral piece of material, wherein each section of reinforcing material is in the form of a helix with a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube. Thus leaks caused by unravelling of the reinforcing material are mitigated. | 12-23-2010 |
20110125252 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A STENT GRAFT - A stent graft can be held in place on the outside of the thoracic arch by a hypodermic needle tube which passes through the bore of the stent graft and back to the user. A centre tube tethered to the stent graft at the end distal to the user is employed to hold the stent graft within the pulsatile blood flow, preventing the stent graft from collapsing during deployment. The position of both the hypodermic needle tube and the centre tube can be controlled by the user by means of a control handle. | 05-26-2011 |
Duncan Knight, Aberdeen GB
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20150147121 | OFFSHORE STRUCTURE - An offshore structure comprises: an original structure comprising a main platform supported via a foundation on a seabed; and an extension structure comprising a platform extension positioned laterally of the main platform and a platform extension support, depending downwardly from the platform extension, into contact with the foundation, so as to support the extension structure directly on the foundation. | 05-28-2015 |
Duncan Lronmonger, Atlanta, GA US
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20130267321 | GAME CONTROLLER - A game controller for controlling video games or other electronic interactive systems, having an adjustable trigger system for calibration or customized control of trigger action. The game controller includes a controller chassis and an actuator system, which includes a trigger body, a trigger mechanism chassis, a strike plate coupled to the trigger body, a first trigger adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within the controller chassis, and a second trigger adjustment control screw received in a screw thread disposed within the controller chassis, wherein a portion of each of the first trigger adjustment control screw and second trigger adjustment control screw engages with a respective portion of the strike plate, and said portion of each of the first trigger adjustment control screw and second trigger adjustment control screw each create an end stop to limit the actuator movement of the trigger body. | 10-10-2013 |
Duncan Maccrimmon, Burlington CA
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20110119212 | EXPERT SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TREATMENT RESPONSE - A medical digital expert system to predict a patient's response to a variety of treatments (using pre-treatment information) is described. The system utilizes data fusion, advanced signal/information processing and machine learning/inference methodologies and technologies to integrate and explore diverse sets of attributes, parameters and information that are available to select the optimal treatment choice for an individual or for a subset of individuals suffering from any illness or disease including psychiatric, mental or neurological disorders and illnesses. The methodology and system can also be used to determine or confirm medical diagnosis, estimate the level, index, severity or critical medical parameters of the illness or condition, or provide a list of likely diagnoses for an individual suffering/experiencing any illness, disorder or condition. | 05-19-2011 |
20140279746 | EXPERT SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING PATIENT TREATMENT RESPONSE - A medical digital expert system to predict a patient's response to a variety of treatments (using pre-treatment information) is described. The system utilizes data fusion, advanced signal/information processing and machine learning/inference methodologies and technologies to integrate and explore diverse sets of attributes, parameters and information that are available to select the optimal treatment choice for an individual or for a subset of individuals suffering from any illness or disease including psychiatric, mental or neurological disorders and illnesses. The methodology and system can also be used to determine or confirm medical diagnosis, estimate the level, index, severity or critical medical parameters of the illness or condition, or provide a list of likely diagnoses for an individual suffering/experiencing any illness, disorder or condition. | 09-18-2014 |
Duncan Macintyre, Campbellville CA
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20080198361 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Blood Analytes - The present invention provides a method of measuring the concentration of a compound and a value of oxygen saturation in the blood of a part of a subject. Also provided is a device for carrying out the disclosed method. The method relates to measuring the concentration of a compound and a value of oxygen saturation in the blood part of a subject, and correlating the measured concentration of the compound and/or the value of oxygen saturation in the blood to a specific clinical condition. The device comprises a polychromatic light source, a receptor, a detector, and a processing system comprising a calibration algorithm. | 08-21-2008 |
20090221886 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ANALYTES - A method for measuring the concentration of various analytes in the blood of a part of a subject is provided An invasive or non-invasive sample of blood may be used for this determination Also provided is a device for measuring the concentration of a compound in the blood of a subject. The device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation, a holder, a detector and a processing system. | 09-03-2009 |
20130215426 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION - A photo-spectroscopic analytic device is given for detecting analytes in a sample. The analyte may be microbial pathogen, a food sample, a sample of a body fluid, water, or a combination thereof. The device comprises an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source in operative communication with one or more optic inputs, one or more receptors for receiving one or more sample holders, each receptor comprising one or more of the optic inputs which are operatively coupled to one or more optic outputs thereby forming an optic input-optic output pair. Each of the receptors may comprise different cross-sectional profiles corresponding to cross-sectional profiles of the sample holders. | 08-22-2013 |
20130248695 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION - Methods and apparatus for identifying an analyte in a sample are provided. The apparatus comprises an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source in optical communication with a receptor. The receptor for receiving a sample and detecting if the sample has been presented to the receptor in a predefined manner. The receptor further directing the EMR received from the EMR source to the sample. The apparatus also comprises a detector in optical communication with the receptor, the detector for capturing transmitted, reflected, scattered EMR, or a combination thereof from the sample received from the receptor. The apparatus further comprises a user interface for presenting information obtained from the sample and the receptor, and the characteristics of one or more analytes in the sample, and a communications unit in operative association with the detector for transmitting the characteristics of one or more analytes in the sample to a processor or spectrograph. | 09-26-2013 |
Duncan Maclntyre, Campbellville CA
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20090168049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING ANALYTES - A method for measuring the concentration of a compound in the blood of a part of a subject is provided. An invasive or non-invasive sample of blood may be used for this determination. Also provided is a device for measuring the concentration of a compound in the blood of a subject. The device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation, a holder, a detector and a processing system. | 07-02-2009 |
Duncan Martin, Dundee GB
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20150080663 | Device For Creating An Intercostal Transcutaneous Access To An, In Particular Endoscopic, Operating Field - A device for creating an intercostal transcutaneous access to an, in particular endoscopic, operating field including a base body, which closely surrounds an incision all-side frame-shaped and with at least two websmounted on the base body, which can be introduced into an intercostal space, by which two ribs arranged next to each other can be moved apart. To create a device for creating an intercostal transcutaneous access to an, in particular endoscopic, operating field which allows individual pressing apart of the ribs, it is proposed according to the invention that the at least two webs are mounted adjustable relative to each other on the base body. | 03-19-2015 |
Duncan Masale, Laurel, MD US
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20110196949 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTE ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE TO A WIDE AREA NETWORK - Addition of a wireless out-of-band communications channel to a WAN enabling expeditious communication to a WAN data processor from a NOC. A wireless network device which may be one of a router or a switch comprises a communications port which may be for example a network device console port or a universal serial bus (USB) port may be communicably connected to a wireless console communications device (WIFIC). Management programming entered into a data processor at the NOC may be functional to direct communications directly to the wireless network device using a wireless communications link which avoids the usual in-band communications channel. | 08-11-2011 |
Duncan Mcbain, Toronto CA
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20110219938 | Bass Drum Support System - A bass drum support hoop for supporting one or more percussive instruments, and a method of supporting one or more percussive instruments, above a bass drum. The hoop comprising: an inward face, an outward face, a front edge, and a drum head edge adapted to engage a drum head; the hoop adapted to receive a plurality of tensioners opposite the drum head edge and at least one percussive instrument support for mounting at least one percussive instrument; the hoop capable of supporting the at least one percussion instrument above the outward face; whereby when the hoop is tensioned by the tensioners attached to a bass drum shell to apply pressure to the drum head positioned across the bass drum shell and in contact with the drum head edge, the hoop is capable of supporting the at least one percussive instrument support, and the at least one percussive instrument mounted on the support and positioned above the outward face of the hoop, while maintaining substantially uniform axial pressure against the drum head and not applying substantial radial pressure against the drum shell. | 09-15-2011 |
Duncan Mcbranch, Santa Fe, NM US
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20080213747 | FLUORESCENT POLYMER SUPERQUENCHING-BASED BIOASSAYS - A chemical composition including a fluorescent polymer and a receptor that is specific for both a target biological agent and a chemical moiety including (a) a recognition element, (b) a tethering element, and (c) a property-altering element is disclosed. Both the fluorescent polymer and the receptor are co-located on a support. When the chemical moiety is bound to the receptor, the property-altering element is sufficiently close to the fluorescent polymer to alter the fluorescence emitted by the polymer. When an analyte sample is introduced, the target biological agent, if present, binds to the receptor, thereby displacing the chemical moiety from the receptor, resulting in an increase of detected fluorescence. Assays for detecting the presence of a target biological agent are also disclosed. | 09-04-2008 |
Duncan Mckenzie, Basel CH
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20080214397 | Fungicidal Compositions - A composition for control of diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof caused by phytopathogens, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein component (A) is Cyprodinil; and component (B) a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants. | 09-04-2008 |
20080307844 | Potato Quality - Potato quality is improved by applying to the plant or to the locus of the plant a composition comprising (a) a compound capable of forming a chelate with iron or (b) a chelate of iron with a chelate-forming compound. Specific quality improvements include increasing the dry matter content, increasing the starch content and reducing the reducing sugar content. A preferred iron chelate is that of EDDHA, available commercially as SEQUESTRENE 138 Fe 100. | 12-18-2008 |
20140024667 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A composition for control of phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein | 01-23-2014 |
20140024668 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - A composition for control of phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein | 01-23-2014 |
Duncan Mckenzie, Syngenta Crop Protection Ag CH
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20080269057 | Grape Sugar Development - Grape sugar development is improved by applying to the vine or to the locus of the vine a composition comprising an iron chelate. Advantages include increasing the overall sugar content of grapes and increasing the rate of development the sugar. A preferred iron chelate is the iron chelate of EDDHA, available commercially as SEQUESTRENE 138 Fe 100. | 10-30-2008 |
Duncan Mcneill-Mccallum, Edinburgh GB
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20150130276 | ENERGY SAVING AND/OR SAFETY DEVICE - A power control device comprising a communication system for communicating with at least one remote agent and/or remote user input device; wherein the power control device is configured to control power supplied to or from one or more power outlets responsive to the remote agent and/or remote user input device. In certain examples, the at least one remote agent monitors and/or runs on one or more monitored devices and the remote agent is configured to monitor usage of the one or more monitored devices and signal the power control device when the monitored device has not been used and/or not received user input for a threshold period. Preferably, the power control device comprises a plurality of operational groups, each operational group comprising at least one of the one or more power outlets and each operational group of power outlets is controlled by the power control device differently and/or according to a different power control scheme to the other operational groups. | 05-14-2015 |
Duncan Meiklejohn, West Lebanon, NH US
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20110046042 | Long Interspersed Nuclear Element Polypeptide Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides LINE polypeptides; and compositions, including immunogenic compositions, comprising a subject LINE polypeptide. The present invention provides a recombinant nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a subject LINE polypeptide. A subject composition is useful for stimulating a T-cell immune response to a LINE peptide. The present invention further provides methods of stimulating an immune response in an individual to a retrovirus- or lentivirus-infected cell. The present invention further provides methods of treating cancers that are associated with tissues in which LINE polypeptides are aberrantly expressed. Also provided are methods of treating disorders, involving decreasing an immune response to a LINE polypeptide. | 02-24-2011 |
Duncan Miller, Santa Monica, CA US
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20150174482 | GAME CONTROLLER WITH CLAMP FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - A game controller for use with handheld game devices, for example smartphones, includes a cradle for holding the smartphone. The cradle is pivotable between an open position, extending from a base of the game controller, and a closed position in which the cradle is about a bottom wall of the base. | 06-25-2015 |
Duncan Murray, Middlesex GB
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20150134558 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING SHIPPING CARGO - The present invention relates to a method of tracking cargo at a processing system, including: determining whether a vessel has berthed at one of a plurality of berths, each berth tagged with a commodity type; receiving information about the vessel; determining whether the vessel has called at a port; and utilising the berth tag and information about the vessel to calculate the quantity of a commodity delivered between the berth and the port. A system for tracking cargo is also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134559 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING VESSELS - The present invention relates to a method of tracking a vessel at a processing system, including: receiving location coordinates for the vessel associated with a vessel identifier; obtaining vessel data associated with the vessel identifier; processing the vessel data; and determining whether the vessel is berthed at one of a plurality of berth locations using the processed vessel data and the location coordinates. A system for tracking a vessel is also disclosed. | 05-14-2015 |
Duncan Pocklington, Cambridge GB
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20120133579 | GESTURE RECOGNITION MANAGEMENT - A system and method for managing the recognition and processing of gestures. A system provides a mechanism to detect conflicts between gesture recognizers and resolve the conflicts. A runtime system receives notifications from gesture recognizers in the form of requests for resources or actions. A conflict detector determines whether a conflict with another gesture recognizer exists. If a conflict exists, a conflict resolver determines a resolution. This may include determining a winning gesture recognizer and deactivating the losing gesture recognizers. A design time system statically validates gesture recognizers based on static state machines corresponding to each gesture recognizer. | 05-31-2012 |
Duncan Robertson, Sutton Scotney GB
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20150379413 | CRIME RISK FORECASTING - A computer-based crime risk forecasting system and corresponding method are provided for generating crime risk forecasts and conveying the forecasts to a user. With the conveyed forecasts, the user can more effectively gauge both the level of increased crime threat and its potential duration. The user can then leverage the information conveyed by the forecasts to take a more proactive approach to law enforcement in the affected areas during the period of increased crime threat. | 12-31-2015 |
Duncan Robertson, Coventry, Warwickshire GB
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20160049023 | Method and System for Providing Feedback to a Driver of a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle - A method of providing feedback to a driver of a hybrid or electric vehicle having an energy regeneration mode of operation is provided. The method comprises determining a distance saved value in dependence on an amount of energy recovered during the trip cycle by operation of the vehicle in the regeneration mode. The distance saved value represents the distance which could have been travelled using the recovered energy. The method further comprises displaying the determined distance saved value on a display ( | 02-18-2016 |
Duncan Roweth, Bristol GB
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20140140341 | INCREASINGLY MINIMAL BIAS ROUTING - A system and algorithm configured to generate diversity at the traffic source so that packets are uniformly distributed over all of the available paths, but to increase the likelihood of taking a minimal path with each hop the packet takes. This is achieved by configuring routing biases so as to prefer non-minimal paths at the injection point, but increasingly prefer minimal paths as the packet proceeds, referred to herein as Increasing Minimal Bias (IMB). | 05-22-2014 |
20160077997 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEADLOCK AVOIDANCE - An improved method for the prevention of deadlock in a massively parallel processor (MPP) system wherein, prior to a process sending messages to another process running on a remote processor, the process allocates space in a deadlock-avoidance FIFO. The allocated space provides a “landing zone” for requests that the software process (the application software) will subsequently issue using a remote-memory-access function. In some embodiments, the deadlock-avoidance (DLA) function provides two different deadlock-avoidance schemes: controlled discard and persistent reservation. In some embodiments, the software process determines which scheme will be used at the time the space is allocated. | 03-17-2016 |
Duncan Sample, Huntingdon GB
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20130137461 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTING LOCATION DATA INTO MESSAGES AT A COMMUNICATION GATEWAY - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for enabling location data for a user to be included in communication messages from the user. A communication message is received from a mobile device of the user wherein the communication message is addressed to or intended for a location based service. A request message is transmitted for a location data of the mobile device to a mobile operator of the user. A response message is received from the mobile operator wherein the response message includes the location data for the mobile device. The communication message is processed to include the received location data for the mobile device and the processed communication message is transmitted to the location based service. | 05-30-2013 |
20130203386 | ANONYMIZING GATEWAY - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for maintaining the privacy of a user and/or user's mobile device when communicating with an application. Communications between a mobile device of a user and an application are controlled wherein the mobile device is identified by a first identifier for communications between a gateway and the mobile device and the mobile device is identified by a second identifier for communications between the gateway and the application. The methods and apparatus translate between the first identifier and the second identifier, and determine whether the communications between the mobile device and the application are enabled or disabled. | 08-08-2013 |
20130212596 | ROUTING LOGIC - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for controlling communication. An apparatus, for example, a routing logic component may receive user control settings relating to a user may receive application control settings relating to an application; and may receive operator control settings relating to an operator. Communications between a device of said user and said application and between said application and said operator based on one or more of said user control settings, said application control settings and said operator control settings. | 08-15-2013 |
20140222999 | METHOD FOR THE TESTING OF SERVICE APPLICATIONS IN A VALUE ADDED SERVER OF A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - The invention relates to an application server and a method. The application server comprises a resolver which reserves a subscriber number prefix for test target applications. The resolver associates an address of an application server with the prefix in a memory and resolves subscriber numbers containing the prefix into the address using the memory. A network element simulator listens to a port, which has a port number which is also used in communicating with the network element being simulated. A test target application communicates with the simulator instead of the network element being simulated via a protocol stack in the application server. An application layer binding is used to route incoming messages to the test target application. | 08-07-2014 |
Duncan Shaw, Horsham GB
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20140206682 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AS PDGFR KINASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, as well as methods for using such compounds to treat, ameliorate or prevent a condition associated with abnormal or deregulated kinase activity. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods for using such compounds to treat, ameliorate or prevent diseases or disorders that involve abnormal activation of PDGFR (PDGFRα, PDGFRβ) kinases or c-kit and PDGFR (PDGFRα, PDGFRβ) kinases. | 07-24-2014 |
20140249177 | SALT FORMS OF BICYCLIC HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES - The present invention provides novel solid forms of pharmaceutically active agents and therapeutic uses thereof. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition. | 09-04-2014 |
Duncan Shea-Simonds, Lincoln, NE US
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20150104968 | Apparatus for Retaining a Plug in a Receptacle - The present disclosure is an apparatus for retaining a plug within a receptacle. The apparatus for retaining a plug within a receptacle may include a receptacle body and a retention device. The retention device may include a face portion and at least one prong, each prong of the at least one prong including a barb. The retention device is configured to retain a plug inserted within the receptacle body by contact with a shroud of the plug from the barb of each prong of the at least one prong of the retention device. | 04-16-2015 |
Duncan Smith, Uttoxeter GB
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20140020963 | WORKING MACHINE - A working machine having a chassis, | 01-23-2014 |
Duncan Smith, Berkshire GB
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20140297424 | Providing Offers to Customers - Method and apparatus for selecting customers to receive offers comprising: obtaining a set of transactions for a group of customers. Assigning transaction categories to the transactions within the set of transactions. Determining for each customer in the group of customers, a distribution of their transaction categories. Selecting the one or more customers to receive an offer based on their determined distribution of transaction categories. | 10-02-2014 |
Duncan Smith, Kanata CA
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20110173178 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING SCRIPT RELATED INFORMATION FOR WEBSITE CRAWLING - A web crawler system has an automatic website crawler and a virtual browser that provides script related information to the website crawler. The virtual browser transforms an HTML document included in a web page of the website into an XML document, and builds a document object model containing document objects in a tree structure based on the XML document. The virtual browser extracts from the DOM scripts that are potentially executable, and executes the extracted scripts using a browser object model provided for the virtual browser containing objects and methods and properties that are used for script execution so as to capture script related information generated by execution of the scripts. | 07-14-2011 |
Duncan Southerland, Aarhus V DK
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20150044260 | NANOPARTICLE AGGREGATES CONTAINING OSTEOPONTIN AND CALCIUM- AND/OR STRONTIUM-CONTAINING PARTICLES - The present invention relates to nanoparticle aggregates comprising osteopontin (OPN) and one or more particles containing calcium and/or strontium and to their use for reducing or preventing biofilm growth or for removing biofilm. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the nanoparticle aggregates for treating, alleviating or preventing biofilm-related diseases. | 02-12-2015 |
Duncan Stewart, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080317406 | Optical interconnect - An optical interconnect has a plurality of optical sources, a first lens configured to collimate optical beams from the plurality of optical sources, a second lens configured to refocus the optical beams, and a plurality of optical receivers configured to receive the refocused optical beams from the second lens. | 12-25-2008 |
20090074368 | Electrical contact apparatus for optical waveguides - An optical apparatus includes a waveguide configured to propagate optical energy; an electrical contact surface; and a semiconductor electrical interconnect extending from a first surface of the optical waveguide to electrical communication with the electrical contact surface. The semiconductor electrical interconnect comprises a geometry configured to substantially confine the optical energy to the waveguide. | 03-19-2009 |
20110121359 | Multi-Layer Reconfigurable Switches - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to reconfigurable two-terminal electronic switch devices ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110266513 | Superconductor Memristor Devices - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to electronic devices, which combine reconfigurable diode rectifying states with nonvolatile memristive switching. In one aspect, an electronic device ( | 11-03-2011 |
Duncan Tamsett, Norfolk GB
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20160084947 | SONAR METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of calibrating a side scan sonar system by allowing the sonar transducer to roll with respect to the plane of a reference surface to be scanned; measuring the roll angle of the transducer during collection of backscattered sonar data; using backscattered sonar data from a range of transducer roll angles and the measured roll angle to decouple the operating characteristics of the transducer from the angular backscatter characteristics of the reference surface; thereby obtaining an estimate of the operating characteristics of the transducer. | 03-24-2016 |
Duncan Tennent, Banstead Surrey GB
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20110137341 | ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT FIXATION TECHNIQUE - A reconstruction system and method for fixation of bone to bone, or soft tissue to bone. The reconstruction system comprises two fixation devices (for example, two buttons) joined by a continuous loop of flexible material. Each button is provided with at least one opening that allows the passage of the flexible material. The button may be formed, for example, of metal, PEEK or PLLA. The flexible material may be FiberWire® suture. | 06-09-2011 |
Duncan Thomas, Watford Greater London GB
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20130104766 | DIVERSIONARY DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
Duncan Wakelin, Bristol GB
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20100107000 | Active Link Verification For Failover Operations In A Storage Network - Systems and methods for active link verification for failover operations in a storage network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes issuing a command from a first port of a storage device to a local network device in the storage network. The method also includes receiving a response to the command at the first port of the storage device from the local network device in the storage network. The storage device fails over to a second port of the storage device if no response is received at the first port of the storage device. | 04-29-2010 |
Duncan Watts, New York, NY US
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20140237093 | CONTENT VIRALITY DETERMINATION AND VISUALIZATION - Various techniques of content virality determination and visualization are disclosed herein. For example, a method of determining network content virality metric includes constructing a diffusion cascade for a computer network content based on a plurality of time points at which individual users adopt the network content and connection information of the users. The method also includes calculating, with a processor, a virality metric of the network content based on a structural characteristic of the constructed diffusion cascade. Based on the calculated virality metric, one may determine if the network content is viral. | 08-21-2014 |
Duncan Whipps, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI US
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20120256445 | VEHICLE ROOF SUPPORT PILLAR - The vehicle roof support pillar is provided which includes a pillar inner panel, a pillar outer panel and a unitary closed-section reinforcement member. The unitary closed-section reinforcement member is disposed entirely within a chamber defined by the pillar inner panel and the pillar outer panel. The unitary closed-section reinforcement member includes an upper area and a lower area. The lower area of the unitary close-section reinforcement member has an increasing cross-section below the buckling line. The pillar inner panel includes upper and lower ends. The lower inner end has a greater width relative to the upper inner end. The pillar outer panel also has a progressively increasing width relative to the upper outer end. | 10-11-2012 |
20130043703 | Node For Connecting Vehicle Body Portions - A node is configured for connecting body portions of a vehicle. The node includes a first portion configured for attachment to a first vehicle body portion, and a second portion configured for attachment to a second vehicle body portion. | 02-21-2013 |
20130082484 | Vehicle Roof Brace - A roof support for a vehicle is provided containing a first side roof rail; a transverse roof bow fixed to and extending from the first side roof rail; and a first brace fixed to the first side roof rail at a forward point on the first side roof rail, wherein the first brace extends to the transverse roof bow and is fixed to a first aft point on the transverse roof bow, thereby advantageously defining a first angle between the first side roof rail and the first brace. The roof support may further include a second side roof rail opposite the first side roof rail such that the roof bow laterally extends from the first side roof rail to the second side roof rail. A second brace may be fixed to the second side roof rail at a forward point thereof, whereby the second brace also extends to the roof bow and is fixed to a second aft point thereof, thereby defining a second angle between the second side roof rail and the second brace. | 04-04-2013 |
20150115665 | HEADER BEAM OF A VEHICLE FRAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A header beam couples between A-pillars of a vehicle frame. The header beam is formed from a generally straight beam segment that is extruded to have a hollow body portion with supportive legs extending within the hollow interior along the length of the beam segment, defining uninterrupted forward and rearward box sections for supporting continuous load paths on the header beam. The end portions of the beam segment are clamped and the beam segment is stretch bent to form a curvature between the end portions that remain generally straight. A front flange extends forward along the body portion and is struck proximate the end portions to form an edge that is parallel to the curvature formed between the end portions. The end portions are attached to the A-pillars and the edge of the front flange is attached to a windshield. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115666 | HEADER BEAM OF A VEHICLE FRAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A header beam couples between A-pillars of a vehicle frame. The header beam is formed from a generally straight beam segment that is extruded to have a hollow body portion with supportive legs extending within the hollow interior along the length of the beam segment, defining uninterrupted forward and rearward box sections for supporting continuous load paths on the header beam. The end portions of the beam segment are clamped and the beam segment is stretch bent to form a curvature between the end portions that remain generally straight. A front flange extends forward along the body portion and is struck proximate the end portions to form an edge that is parallel to the curvature formed between the end portions. The end portions are attached to the A-pillars and the edge of the front flange is attached to a windshield. | 04-30-2015 |
20150353144 | Aluminum Alloy Vehicle Structural Component Defining An Out-Of-Plane Aperture - An aluminum alloy vehicle structural component defining an out-of-plane aperture with its main portion. A recessed portion is inset from the main portion having a bed sub-portion out-of-plane with the main portion that defines the aperture. The recessed portion also provides a strain hardened sub-portion, or stiffened ring of material, around the aperture. When the main portion is subjected to in-plane tension due to bending, the strain primarily concentrates along the strain hardened sub-portion (the stiffened ring) and by-passes the aperture. As a result the perimeter of the aperture undergoes less straining than if the aperture was in-plane with the main portion. The out-of-plane aperture, the bed sub-portion surrounding the aperture, and the strain hardened sub-portion surrounding the bed sub-portion may improve the overall structural robustness of the aluminum alloy structural component when subjected to in-plane tension. | 12-10-2015 |
20150375794 | Gap Joint for Closed Section Load Transfer - A hydro-formed body side rail is assembled by a bracket to a front header. The front header is an extruded cross-car structural support that is joined to the body side rail by a framed joint. A gap is defined between the body side outer panel and the hydro-formed side rail relative to a lateral end of a front header. Side impact test loads are applied initially to the body side rail and compress the bracket. Compression of the bracket closes the gap and the impact loads are applied to the cross-car structural support. | 12-31-2015 |
20160039472 | HEADER BEAM OF A VEHICLE FRAME AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A header beam couples between A-pillars of a vehicle frame. The header beam is formed from a generally straight beam segment that is extruded to have a hollow body portion with supportive legs extending within the hollow interior along the length of the beam segment, defining uninterrupted forward and rearward box sections for supporting continuous load paths on the header beam. The end portions of the beam segment are clamped and the beam segment is stretch bent to form a curvature between the end portions that remain generally straight. A front flange extends forward along the body portion and is struck proximate the end portions to form an edge that is parallel to the curvature formed between the end portions. The end portions are attached to the A-pillars and the edge of the front flange is attached to a windshield. | 02-11-2016 |
Duncan White, Cambridgeshire GB
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20150285724 | FLUIDIC DEVICE - A method for determining the diffusion of one or more components, the method includes the steps of (i) providing a component fluid flow having one or more components; (ii) providing a blank fluid flow; (iii) bringing the flow (i) into contact with the flow (ii) in a large cross section channel, thereby to generate two laminar flows; (iv) permitting the laminar flows generated in (iii) to flow from the large cross section channel into a small cross section channel; measuring the lateral diffusion of the one or more components from the component flow into the blank fluid flow in the small cross section channel. Also provided is a diffusion method having the steps of measuring the lateral diffusion of the one or more components from the component flow into the blank fluid flow at a plurality of diffusion times. | 10-08-2015 |
Duncan Wilson, Jena DE
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20160046699 | PEPTIDES AND BINDING PARTNERS THEREFOR - The invention provides a peptide obtainable from | 02-18-2016 |
Duncan Young US
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20150305793 | AN INSTRUMENT FOR EXTRACTING A PIN - An instrument for extracting a pin from a substrate, such as a bone mass, which comprises a first lever arm with a body part having a channel in which a free end of a pin can be received, a second lever arm which can pivot relative to the first lever arm, a gripping member within the body part by which the pin can be gripped to retain the pin in the channel, and a terminating member mounted on the body part having an end face and two side walls which extend along opposite sides of the body part. The terminating member has a slot provided in a portion of the end face and which extends along a portion of at least one of the two side walls configured to guide the free end of the pin into the instrument prior to being received into the channel. | 10-29-2015 |
Duncan Young, Hebden Bridge GB
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20080305279 | METHOD OF MARKING A SURGICAL ARTICLE - A method of marking a surgical article is described that includes the steps of providing a surgical article having a surface; engraving a portion of the surface to create an engraved surface; darkening an area of the surface that includes the engraved surface; and removing the marking on that area of the surface that does not include the engraved surface. | 12-11-2008 |
20130325045 | SURGICAL CUTTING GUIDE - A surgical cutting guide is described which can guide a cutting implement to cut in a pair of planes at a defined relative orientation. The cutting guide comprises a first plate defining a first cutting plane, a second plate defining a second cutting plane at an angle to the first cutting plane; and a base member to which both the first plate and the second plate are attached. The first and second cutting planes intersect each other at a line of intersection and both the first plate and the second plate extend beyond the line of intersection. | 12-05-2013 |
20140222005 | SURGICAL RESECTION GUIDE - A surgical resection guide comprising: a housing ( | 08-07-2014 |
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