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Andrew James Heaton, Lincolnshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110109079Flexible Pipe Joint - A method and apparatus are disclosed for securing a flexible pipe (05-12-2011

David M. Heaton, Peterborough GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110283886Method And Apparatus For Regenerating A Filter - The present disclosure refers to a method for regenerating a filter adapted to remove particulate material from a gas. The disclosed method comprises at least producing at least one electric arc discharge pulse, the at least one electric arc discharge pulse being adapted to generate at least one pressure wave so that the particulate material is being dislodged from the filter. In addition, the disclosure refers to a filter regenerating arrangement and a diesel particulate filter.11-24-2011

David Mark Heaton, Yarwell GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090056546Partial flow exhaust filter - A filter media is disclosed. The filter media includes a plurality of channels separated by porous sidewalls extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The plurality of channels includes a plurality of first channels and a plurality of second channels. The first channels are open at both the first end and the second end and have a first width. The second channels are closed at the first end and open at the second end and have a second width greater than the first width.03-05-2009

David Mark Heaton, Peterborough GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100199634EXHAUST TREATMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING SELECTIVE DOC BYPASS - An exhaust treatment system for use with a power system is disclosed. The exhaust treatment system may have an SCR device (08-12-2010

David Mark Heaton, Nr Peterborough GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090217646System for controlling exhaust aftertreatment - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a method for treating exhaust from an engine. The method may comprise generating a first signal indicative of an engine load and generating a second signal indicative of a pollutant level. The method may further comprise recirculating exhaust based on the first signal and injecting a reductant based on the first signal and the second signal.09-03-2009
20090272103Exhaust treatment system implementing regeneration control - An exhaust treatment system associated with a power source is disclosed. The exhaust treatment system may have a filter located to remove particulate matter from an exhaust flow of the power source. The exhaust treatment system may further have a heat source located to elevate the temperature of the exhaust flow. The exhaust treatment system may also have a first sensor and a second sensor. The exhaust treatment system may further have a controller in communication with the heat source, the first sensor, and the second sensor. The controller may be configured to receive a particulate matter load value and a power source load value and activate the heat source when the particulate matter load value is above a particulate matter load threshold value and the power source load value is below a power source load threshold value that is indicative of the exhaust flow being within an exhaust flow range.11-05-2009
20120247085Compression Ignition Engine System With Diesel Particulate Filter Coated With NOx Reduction Catalyst And Stable Method Of Operation - An engine system includes an electronically controlled compression ignition engine configured to burn diesel fuel to produce an exhaust with a temperature and NOx to soot ratio. An aftertreatment system is fluidly connected to the engine and includes a diesel oxidation catalyst, a reductant supply, and a diesel particulate filter coated with a NOx reduction catalyst but not the diesel oxidation catalyst. A soot load density in the diesel particulate filter is stabilized by oxidizing soot at about a same rate as the compression ignition engine is supplying soot to the aftertreatment system without active regeneration. A NOx reduction reaction is catalyzed by the NOx reduction catalyst on the diesel particulate filter.10-04-2012

David William Heaton, York GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100262045PATIENT MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to patient monitoring methods and patient monitoring systems for monitoring at least one aspect of a subject patient's motion alone or with one or more additional patient subject related measurements. The patient monitoring method and system can be a useful clinical tool in the monitoring of patients, and in particular, although not exclusively orthopaedic patients, both pre-treatment and post treatment.10-14-2010

Jeremy P. W. Heaton, Cambridgeshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110028543Formulations and methods of using nitric oxide mimetics in cancer treatment - The present invention relates to methods and formulations for inhibiting, treating and preventing a malignant cell phenotype, cell, tumor and/or disease. Administration of nitric oxide mimetics, such as low doses, is sufficient to increase, restore or maintain nitric oxide-mediated signaling in cells so that malignant cell phenotypes, cells, tumors and/or diseases are inhibited or prevented. These methods and formulations are particularly useful in treating and preventing cancer in animals.02-03-2011

John Heaton, Worcestershire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100027936TUNEABLE ELECTRO-OPTIC MODULATOR - A tuneable electro-optic modulator (02-04-2010
20100054743METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DIGITISING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL - A device for digitising an electrical signal comprising (A) at least two continuous wave lasers each being adapted to produce light at a different wavelength; (B) a dispersive optical chopper adapted to chop the output of each of the lasers into optical pulse trains, introduce a predetermined delay between each of the optical pulse trains and to combine the optical pulse trains into a single optical path; (C) a modulator having an input port adapted to receive the output of the dispersive optical chopper, an output port and at least one optical path extending therebetween, the modulator being adapted to receive a microwave signal and to modulate the amplitude of the optical signal in the optical path in response to the microwave signal; (D) an optical splitter for splitting the signal received from the output port of the modulator into a plurality of wavelength dependent signal paths; and (E) a plurality of analogue to digital converters each connected at least one wavelength dependent signal path for converting the received optical signal to a digital signal.03-04-2010
20100201554METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL WITH A WIDE BAND ARBITRARY WAVEFORM - A device for generating an electrical signal with a wide band arbitrary waveform comprising (i) at least two continuous wave lasers each being adapted to produce light at a different wavelength; (ii) at least one pulse generator adapted to convert the light from the lasers into optical pulse trains; (iii) a plurality of optical modulators, each modulator being adapted to receive an optical pulse train at least one wavelength and modulate the optical pulse train in response to an electromagnetic signal; (iv) an optically dispersive element adapted to receive the optical pulse trains from the modulators and to introduce a wavelength dependent delay between the optical pulse trains; and, (v) a photodetector for receiving the modulated dispersed optical pulse trains and producing an analogue electrical signal in response thereto.08-12-2010

John Heaton, Malvern GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120148183Electro-Optic Waveguide Polarisation Modulator And A Method of Modulation - An electro-optic waveguide polarisation modulator includes cladding layers, and a waveguide core sandwiched between the cladding layers, wherein the waveguide core has a higher refractive index than the cladding layers. The modulator further includes primary electrodes arranged on the opposite side of one cladding layer to the core and a secondary electrode arranged on the opposite side of another cladding layer to the core. The electrodes are arranged to provide an electric field having field components in perpendicular directions within the waveguide core so as to modulate the refractive index such that electromagnetic radiation propagating through the core is converted from a first polarisation state to a second polarisation state. The modulator further includes a grading layer sandwiched between the cladding layers and the core, the grading layer having an effective refractive index intermediate between that of the waveguide core and the cladding layer.06-14-2012

John M. Heaton, Malvern GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100111303Electro-optic waveguide polarisation modulator - An electro-optic waveguide polarisation modulator (05-06-2010

Keith Heaton, Poole GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080243044ABDOMINAL WOUND DRESSING - An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The dressing comprises a layer of porous foam material enclosed by sheets of elastomeric material punctuated by a number of appropriately placed holes. Multiple layers of porous foam may also be used. A suction tube connector is provided on an upper surface of a layer of foam for connection to a negative pressure source. At least one layer of foam is enclosed in elastomeric material and is placed in direct contact with the tissue within the open wound. Fluids are drawn by negative pressure through the holes positioned in the elastomeric envelope and through the foam.10-02-2008
20100022972REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM HAVING A DUAL POROSITY PAD - A wound closure system and method having a porous pad for providing a reduced pressure to a tissue site is disclosed. The porous pad comprises a porous material formed by spraying a chemical substance that cures to form the porous material which has a body and an outer surface. Both the body and the outer surface have pores wherein the average size of the pores in the outer surface is smaller than the average size of the pores in the body. The porous pad further comprises a pathway formed within the porous material that is adapted to fluidly communicate with a source of reduced pressure.01-28-2010
20100145289WOUND THERAPY DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A wound closure apparatus to promote tissue healing at a wound is provided and includes a porous pad positioned at the wound and a suction pump in fluid communication with the porous pad to provide a negative pressure to the porous pad. The suction pump is disposed within a housing. A canister is fluidly connected between the porous pad and the suction pump to collect fluids drawn from the wound by the suction pump, and the canister is removably received by a recess in the housing. A wound cover is positioned over the porous pad to secure the porous pad at the wound, and a switch provides a signal indicating that the canister properly resides within the recess when the switch is pressed.06-10-2010
20110224635ABDOMINAL WOUND DRESSING - An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The dressing comprises a layer of porous foam material enclosed by sheets of elastomeric material punctuated by a number of appropriately placed holes. Multiple layers of porous foam may also be used. A suction tube connector is provided on an upper surface of a layer of foam for connection to a negative pressure source. At least one layer of foam is enclosed in elastomeric material and is placed in direct contact with the tissue within the open wound. Fluids are drawn by negative pressure through the holes positioned in the elastomeric envelope and through the foam.09-15-2011
20120083755REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT SYSTEM HAVING A DUAL POROSITY PAD - A wound closure system and method having a porous pad for providing a reduced pressure to a tissue site is disclosed. The porous pad comprises a porous material formed by spraying a chemical substance that cures to form the porous material which has a body and an outer surface. Both the body and the outer surface have pores wherein the average size of the pores in the outer surface is smaller than the average size of the pores in the body. The porous pad further comprises a pathway formed within the porous material that is adapted to fluidly communicate with a source of reduced pressure.04-05-2012
20120220963ABDOMINAL WOUND DRESSING - An abdominal wound dressing and methods of use are described that enable the application of negative pressure to the wound site in a healing manner while also limiting the formation of adhesions that would prevent the removal of the dressing. The dressing comprises a layer of porous foam material enclosed by sheets of elastomeric material punctuated by a number of appropriately placed holes. Multiple layers of porous foam may also be used. A suction tube connector is provided on an upper surface of a layer of foam for connection to a negative pressure source. At least one layer of foam is enclosed in elastomeric material and is placed in direct contact with the tissue within the open wound. Fluids are drawn by negative pressure through the holes positioned in the elastomeric envelope and through the foam.08-30-2012

Patent applications by Keith Heaton, Poole GB

Keith Patrick Heaton, Poole Dorset GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130072836THERAPEUTIC HAND EXERCISE DEVICE - A therapeutic hand exercise device comprises one or more pliant sleeves (03-21-2013

Keith Patrick Heaton, Penn Hill GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110295220REDUCED PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING A MANUALLY-ACTIVATED PUMP FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO LOW-SEVERITY WOUNDS - A manually-activated reduced pressure treatment system includes a substantially rigid housing, and an end cap slidingly received by the housing. An inner chamber is disposed between the end cap and housing, and a volume of the inner chamber is variable in amount depending on the position of the end cap within the housing. The end cap is slidingly movable between an uncompressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a maximum value and a compressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a minimum value. A position indicating member is associated with the end cap and housing to indicate the position of the end cap relative to the housing at predetermined positions between the uncompressed position and the compressed position.12-01-2011
20120046626APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING REDUCED PRESSURE TREATMENT TO A TISSUE SITE - The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to a system and method for administering reduced pressure at a tissue site. The apparatus includes a reduced pressure source. The reduced pressure source generates a reduced pressure. The apparatus includes a tube having a plurality of lumens. The plurality of lumens includes at least one collection lumen. The reduced pressure source applies the reduced pressure to the tissue site through the plurality of lumens such that the at least one collection lumen receives fluid from the tissue site. The at least one collection lumen stores the fluid received from the tissue site.02-23-2012

Keith Patrick Heaton, Parkstone GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110301557INLINE SWIVEL CONNECTION FOR MULTI-LUMEN TUBING - An apparatus for connecting multi-lumen conduits may include a conduit adapter and a conduit collar. The conduit adapter may include a housing, a bayonet connector, and a support member connecting the housing and the bayonet connector. The support member has an aperture that permits fluid communication through the support member. One end of the conduit collar is sized for insertion into the housing, and a second end is adapted to receive a first multi-lumen conduit. The housing also is adapted to receive a second multi-lumen conduit. The bayonet connector engages a primary lumen of the first multi-lumen conduit and the second multi-lumen conduit such that the primary lumen of the second multi-lumen conduit fluidly communicates with the primary lumen of the first multi-lumen conduit. The conduit adapter and the conduit collar are capable of 360 degree rotation relative to each other about a common axis.12-08-2011

Ketih Patrick Heaton, Poole GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090234259FOOT MANIFOLDS, APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A TISSUE SITE ON A FOOT - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site on a foot are provided. An apparatus may include an insole and a tissue contacting surface covering at least a portion of the insole. At least one portion of the tissue contacting surface is removable to form a void. The apparatus may also include a reduced-pressure interface for receiving reduced pressure from a reduced-pressure source, and at least one flow channel fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface and the void.09-17-2009

Paul Richard Heaton, Leicestershire GB

Wesley Heaton, Berkshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100286204COMPOUND CAPABLE OF INHIBITING 17-BETA HYDROXYSTERIOD DEHYDROGENASE - There is provided a compound having Formula I11-11-2010

Wesley Heaton, Slough GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090023710Compound - There is provided a compound having Formula (I) wherein each of R01-22-2009

Zoe Heaton, Cheshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247585STABILIZED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - Use of an adsorbent and a sealed package (e.g. an overwrap) to protect a pharmaceutical product in a solid state in the presence of a reducing sugar.09-30-2010
20110308975STABILIZED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - Use of an adsorbent and a sealed package (e.g. an overwrap) to protect a pharmaceutical product in a solid state in the presence of a reducing sugar.12-22-2011
20120247982STABILIZED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - Use of an adsorbent and a sealed package (e.g. an overwrap) to protect a pharmaceutical product in a solid state in the presence of a reducing sugar.10-04-2012

Patent applications by Zoe Heaton, Cheshire GB