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Andrew Maxwell Frost, Sant Cugat Del Valles ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110290777INK DRYING - Ink drying apparatus and method for controlling ink drying apparatus are described herein. An example ink drying apparatus includes first and second heating elements positioned adjacent a drying area in a printer, and a controller to determine a temperature of the heating area and to selectively operate, based on the temperature determination, the first heating element in a burst mode and the second heating element in an on/off mode.12-01-2011

Anja Frost, Hannover DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110129055COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY METHOD, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, COMPUTING DEVICE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A VOLUMETRIC REPRESENTATION OF A SAMPLE - A computed tomography method for determining a volumetric representation of a sample comprises using reconstructed volume data of the sample from x-ray projections of the sample taken by an x-ray system, computing a set of artificial projections of said sample by a forward projection from said reconstructed volume data , and determining, essentially from process data of said reconstruction including said reconstructed volume data and/or said x-ray projections, individual confidence measures for single voxels of said volume data based on calculating, for each of said measured x-ray projections, the difference between the contribution of this measured x-ray projection to the voxel under inspection and the contribution from a corresponding artificial projection to the voxel under inspection.06-02-2011

Bernd Frost, Winseldorf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110041438CONSTRUCTION OF A WIND ENERGY PLANT - A wind power plant with a tubular tower, wherein the tubular tower will be or is arranged above a foundation body, preferably arranged in the ground, and the tubular tower has a tower foot flange, which is or will be connected with the foundation body by means of a flange connection, on its bottom side. The wind power plant is characterized in that at least one injection hose is or will be arranged in the area of the top side of the foundation body facing the tower foot flange, in particular on the top side of the foundation body, or at least one injection hose is or will be arranged on the top side between the tower foot flange and the top side of the foundation body facing the tower foot flange or a connection part is provided in the foundation Body.02-24-2011

Detlef Frost, Hollenbeck DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090078531Device for Sorting Coins - A device for sorting coins in at least four coin tubes of a coin changer that leave a coin testing device, the coin tubes being located in a common plane, the device comprising a housing having a substantially vertical wall, a first gate element including a first runway inclined relative to a horizontal level and a barrier portion at the lower end of a first runway, the first gate element being supported for movement approximately perpendicular to wall and actuable by a first electro magnet between two positions, in the first position the first runway projecting from wall and the first barrier portion together with wall forming a passage whereby a coin may roll along the first runway through the passage while in the second position the runway extends into wall and the first barrier portion is adjacent to wall.03-26-2009

Eric H. Frost, Sherbrooke CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261828Quantum Dot Template for Fast and Simultaneous Detection of Different Infectious Agents - A method and a device for detecting the presence of a predetermined substance, in which a quantum dot is produced on a substrate. The quantum dot emits a radiation at a predetermined wavelength, and is covered with a surface layer to which the predetermined substance attaches. A deviation of the value of a parameter related to the radiation is produced when the predetermined substance attaches to the surface layer. This deviation can be detected to thereby sense the presence of the predetermined substance.10-23-2008

Georg Frost, Steinheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110269086CHAMBER FURNACE WITH OVERTEMPERATURE - In a method of heating a structure, an interior space of a furnace is heated to an interior temperature which is greater than a desired temperature to which a structure is intended to be heated. The structure is then placed into the furnace while the interior space is at least at the interior temperature at all times. When the structure has been heated to the desired temperature, it can be removed from the furnace at the desired temperature which is lower than the interior furnace temperature.11-03-2011

Hubert Samuel Frost, Etobicoke CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031446UMBRELLA, UMBRELLA FRAME AND RIB THEREFOR - An umbrella has a canopy, a main shaft and a plurality of ribs pivotally attached to the main shaft, each rib being of adjustable length and including a pair of outer rib elements, wherein the outer rib elements are flexible and normally adopt a straight configuration aligned with the main shaft in a closed position of the umbrella, and in an open position of the umbrella, flex so that outer ends of the outer rib elements extend generally circumferentially with respect to the canopy. The umbrella can have ribs that would normally be of one piece, in which case accommodation is made for an effective change in the radius of the ribs as the outer rib elements flex. The umbrella may be a folding umbrella with two part ribs. The outer ribs can have a non-uniform cross-section and may taper.02-09-2012

J. Frost, Auckland NZ

James Frost, Dublin 4 IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100313528Envelope processing - A system for processing an envelope containing contents has stations for opening envelopes, and a checking station for checking contents of envelopes. The opening station comprises a cutter and a drive mechanism to separately cut opposed leaves of the envelope. The cutter comprises a wheel for cutting through each of the leaves, and the drive mechanism rotates the wheel and causes it to traverse across the envelope. There is a separate wheel for each envelope leaf and the drive mechanism simultaneously drives the wheels to cut both leaves simultaneously. The cutter comprises a separator for drawing the leaves away from each other so that they are separated from the contents during cutting. The separator comprises at least one suction cup for engaging the leaf and drawing it away from the plane of the contents; and there are opposed suction cups. The separator simultaneously draws the leaves in opposing directions away from the contents.12-16-2010

James Frost, Dublin IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110030319Machine - An apparatus for inserting planar articles into packages having mouths, the apparatus comprising a bed to support a package; an opener to open the mouth of a package; a pusher to push a planar article along an article path into the package when the opener has operated, The pusher comprises a guide adapted to engage in the package mouth while guiding the article to ensure a free path for the article as it is moved into the package. The guide has a generally V-shaped configuration with side walls splayed out from an apex to an open side, and wherein the guide is mounted with the apex substantially facing the bed and the open side substantially facing the pusher, said open side providing an open slot in the article path for receiving and guiding an article and the apex being configured to enter a package mouth as an article is pushed into a package to assist separation of the leaves of a package as they guide an article. Movement of the guide is caused by a pusher action of moving an article into contact with the guide on the article path as it moves towards a package. A bias spring mechanism returns the guides to a home position in the article path and ready for a next article.02-10-2011

Jim Frost, Co. Roscommon IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120031818COMBINATION AIR/MECHANICAL REJECTION - The present invention relates to a rejecter for a product sorting system comprising at least two different co-located rejection means wherein each rejection means is independently activatable to deflect a product from a sorting stream.02-09-2012

John Frost, Stockholm SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100038378INVENTORY SYSTEM FOR LIQUIDS DISPENSED FROM A CONTANIER - The present invention pertains to a pourer spout, a use of the pourer spout, a method for measuring liquid outflow from a container, and an inventory system for liquids. The invention aims at solving the problem to keep track of the volume of liquids that has been dispensed from one or several containers. Basically, this problem is solved by providing each container with a pourer spout that determines the volume of the poured fluid. This is achieved by measuring the inflow of air into the container. The invention can e.g. be used for registering the dispensed liquor in a restaurant or a bar.02-18-2010

John Hansen Frost, Sonderborg DK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090078171Article of furniture, in particular a sitting/standing table - The invention relates to an article of furniture, such as a sitting/standing table, wherein an adjustable element, such as a table top, may be adjusted by a drive unit (03-26-2009
20090100951Linear Actuator with Potentiometer - A linear dual actuator for a sitting and/or lying furniture comprising an adjustable section, which is adjusted by means of a pivot shaft (04-23-2009

Lindsay Frost, Speyer DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110154016METHOD FOR AGGREGATING INFORMATION VALUES IN A NETWORK - A method for aggregating information values in a network, the network including trusted network nodes and untrusted network nodes, wherein a communication session is established by directing messages through the network along a network path from an originating network node (06-23-2011

Melinda Jane Frost, Engleburn AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090136536Recombinant Subunit Vaccine - A method is provided of producing an immunogenic complex comprising a heat shock protein (hsp) coupled to a heterologous antigenic polypeptide, which method comprises: (a) expressing the antigenic polypeptide in a cell which cell has been subjected to a stimulus which causes the induction of a heat shock response in said cells; and (b) recovering the antigenic polypeptide coupled to one or more hsps from said cell or the culture medium. Also provided are immunogenic compositions comprising a heat shock protein (hsp) derived from a non-mammalian eukaryote coupled to a heterologous antigenic polypeptide which composition is capable of inducing an immune response to said antigenic polypeptide in a human or animal.05-28-2009

Melinda Jane Frost, New South Wales AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100203063PESTIVIRUS SPECIES - The application relates to a pestivirus, designated PMC virus, that is associated with porcine myocarditis syndrome, and the gene and protein sequences derived therefrom. The application further relates to detection methods, vaccine therapeutics, and diagnostic methods using the PMC virus or gene/protein sequences derived therefrom.08-12-2010

Michael J. Frost, Parnell NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090038033WOOD AND CELL WALL GENE MICROARRAY - The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from 02-05-2009

Michael J. Frost, Remuera NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100186118COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING POLYSACCHARIDES OF A PLANT CELL - Novel plant polysaccharide synthesis genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating polysaccharide synthesis and plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes are useful for expression profiling of plant polysaccharide synthesis genes.07-22-2010

Michael J. Frost, Auckland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120137385TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS - The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.05-31-2012

Raymond Timothy Frost, Annandale AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090212116Illuminated Token - An identification token or label includes a light emitting device powered by and responsive to radio frequency signals to emit light in a predetermined frequency range and in a predetermined pattern. It has application as a gaming token for a casino environment or a medallion for use in monitoring patrons at sporting venues and in various parts of a supply chain.08-27-2009

Sebastian Frost, Bindfelde DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090148229Sealing and securing element for homokinetic joints of longitudinal shafts - A sealing and securing element for a homokinetic joint between hollow longitudinal shafts is disposed in an interior of the longitudinal shaft in a region of a connection point of the longitudinal shaft to the homokinetic joint. The sealing and securing element includes a molded part and a closure lid. The molded part has an inner structure configured in a first stepped shape with two accommodation openings, a guide bevel in a direction of the homokinetic joint and a circumferential projection. The closure lid has an outer structure configured in a second stepped shape with two projections. The inner structure of the molded part is adapted to the outer structure of said closure lid and has a same coverage as the outer structure. The closure lid is pressed into an interior of the molded part and rests against the circumferential projection.06-11-2009
20090236806Sealing element and sealing assembly for homokinetic joints - There is disclosed a sealing assembly including a sealing element and its placement in homokinetic joints. This sealing element is for sealing the outer joint part relative to a pipe or a hollow shaft. The sealing element is connected with the outer joint part which is connected with a sealing rolled bellows on the opposite side. In this case, the sealing element is configured as a closure lid provided with a pressed projection, and a set back piece on its outer circumference. This lid includes a cylindrical or turned over shape, and is disposed on the outer joint part of the homokinetic joint by way of the pressed projection and by means of secondary weld seams of a friction weld or magnetic arc weld that connects the outer joint part with a pipe. This connection is with a shape fit or a force fit whereby the closure lid in the set back partial piece is configured with a circumferential groove 16 as well as with planned breakage points.09-24-2009
20100130292Multi-part longidinal shaft for moto vehicles - A multi-part longitudinal drive shaft of a motor vehicle consists of two shaft sections that are each formed by a shaft tube connected with each other by a homokinetic displacement joint. The outer diameter of the shaft tube in the second shaft section is smaller than the inner diameter of the shaft tube of the first section. The outer joint ring of the homokinetic displacement joint is firmly connected with the shaft tube of the first shaft section and a ball hub of the joint is connected with the second shaft section. When a specific axial position is exceeded, the homokinetic displacement joint can be broken down. The individual parts of the two shaft sections can be displaced into one another, after break-down of the homokinetic displacement joint, so that the second shaft section is displaced in the direction of the first shaft section.05-27-2010
20110009200Longitudinal drive shaft for motor vehicles - A longitudinal drive shaft for motor vehicles, for transferring a torque, consists of two or more shaft sections which are connected with one another by way of an intermediate shaft or a journal. The intermediate shaft or the journal is the carrier of a center bearing and is connected to the shaft section by a homokinetic displacement joint rigidly disposed in a pipe. The parts of the center bearing and shaft sections that are displaced in a crash are configured to be smaller than the inside diameter of the pipe. The inside diameter of the outer joint ring is greater than the outside diameters of the roller bearing of the center bearing and of the pipe. The homokinetic displacement joint is sealed off with a sealing cap and a sealing bellows in the direction of the shaft section, and has a closure lid assigned to it.01-13-2011

Patent applications by Sebastian Frost, Bindfelde DE

Timothy Frost, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100215117Data transmission in telecommunications networks - A method of mapping a plurality of symbols from a first communication scheme (e.g. GSM) to frames of a second communication scheme (e.g. CPRI) to enable data of the symbols to be transmitted over a communication link that operates according to the second communication scheme, wherein N of the symbols are transmitted in a sequence n=0, . . . ,n-1 and X of the frames are transmitted in a sequence x=o, . . . ,x-1, the method including transmitting data of the symbol n during a frame x, where x is dependent upon the value08-26-2010
20110026484MOBILITY MANAGEMENT IN TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A mobile telecommunications network includes a core network and a plurality of eNode Bs. A mobile terminal communicates with the core network via one of the eNode Bs. In an embodiment, when the mobile terminal is in a connected state and there is a pause in data transfer, during which the mobile terminal is handed over from one eNode B to another eNode B, the first eNode B informs the new eNode B of the pause in data transmission so that an optimal length of the pause in data transmission can be maintained before the idle state is entered. In another embodiment, an element of the telecommunications network stores a history of movement of the mobile terminal and passes this to a new eNode B. In another embodiment, when handover occurs, the first eNode B provides the new eNode B with radio quality information relating to the mobile terminal.02-03-2011
20110263274TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND DEVICES - A GSM, UMTS or LTE mobile telecommunications network includes a radio access network comprising base stations, and further includes one or more additional access points. An access point may be connected to the network core by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point is configured to appear to the mobile terminal as a base station. Arrangements are disclosed which allow the network to restrict access to the network via these access points whilst also minimizing signaling requirements. The access points may be excluded from traditional Tracking Areas, but associated therewith by a network controller in a mapping in order to notify authorized mobile terminals of the Access Point's existence.10-27-2011

Timothy James Frost, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110244907Access to a cellular network for machine type communication devices - Controlling access by a User Equipment (UE) to a cellular network may be effected by: receiving an instruction at the UE from a base station of the cellular network regarding transmission by the UE over a Random Access Channel (RACH) of the cellular network; and controlling when transmissions are made from the UE over the RACH, on the basis of the received instruction. In some cases, a transmission over the RACH may be made in response to the received instruction, which gives permission for the UE to transmit if it has data to send. In other cases, the instruction specifies a Group Identifier, which is compared with a Group Identifier specific to the UE and transmission over the RACH may be avoided based on the comparison. In particular, the UE may be a Machine Type Communication device.10-06-2011
20110256880Cellular network load balancing - A method and system are disclosed for operation of a cellular network comprising a first base station, a second base station and a mobile station being served by the first base station. Load information is received from the second base station at the mobile station, the load information indicating a load placed on the resources of the second base station and a load indication based on the received load information is communicated from the mobile station to the first base station. The first base station may be a macrocell base station and the second base station may be a non-planned or femtocell base station.10-20-2011

Tobias Frost, Burglengenfeld DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120069556ILLUMINATION MODULE AND ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illumination module may include at least one flexible carrier for a plurality of heat sources, including light sources, wherein the carrier is provided for being bent over at least part of its width.03-22-2012
20120081889POWER SUPPLY MODULE, AND LIGHTING STRIP - A power supply module may include an at least partially flexible support; a supply unit arranged on the support; and at least one outlet connection for a lighting module which can be fed by the supply unit.04-05-2012

William James Frost, New South Wales AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080204792Method and System for Managing Information08-28-2008