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Ian Smith
Ian Smith, Boulder, CO US
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| 20100234839 | Cooled Dielectrically Buffered Microwave Dipole Antenna - Microwave antenna assemblies incorporating a resilient insulating coupler are described herein. The microwave antenna includes a radiating portion connected by a coaxial feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Distal and proximal radiating portions of the antenna, which correspond to inner and outer conductors provided by the coaxial feedline, are separated by the resilient insulating coupler. The described coupler includes a proximal threaded portion, and an overmolded insulating portion formed from an elastomeric material. The inner conductor of the coaxial feedline is joined to the threaded portion of the coupler, and is placed under tension to draw together the distal radiating portion, the coupler, and the proximal radiating portion into a single rigid assembly. In use, the resilient coupler provides increased strength and reliability by absorbing mechanical stresses typically encountered during microwave ablation procedures. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100331834 | Ablation Probe Fixation - An ablation probe fixation apparatus for securing an ablation probe to tissue is disclosed. The ablation probe fixation apparatus includes a base having a top surface and a skin-contacting bottom surface, wherein the base includes an adhesive layer disposed on the skin-contacting bottom surface. The fixation apparatus also includes a fixation member coupled to the top surface of the base. The base and the fixation member include an aperture defined therein for insertion of the ablation probe therethrough. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20120110834 | Cooled Dielectrically Buffered Microwave Dipole Antenna - Microwave antenna assemblies incorporating a resilient insulating coupler are described herein. The microwave antenna includes a radiating portion connected by a coaxial feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Distal and proximal radiating portions of the antenna, which correspond to inner and outer conductors provided by the coaxial feedline, are separated by the resilient insulating coupler. The described coupler includes a proximal threaded portion, and an overmolded insulating portion formed from an elastomeric material. The inner conductor of the coaxial feedline is joined to the threaded portion of the coupler, and is placed under tension to draw together the distal radiating portion, the coupler, and the proximal radiating portion into a single rigid assembly. In use, the resilient coupler provides increased strength and reliability by absorbing mechanical stresses typically encountered during microwave ablation procedures. | 05-10-2012 |
Ian Smith, Kingston CA
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| 20100159272 | Clad metal sheet and heat exchanger tubing etc. made therefrom - The exemplary embodiments relate to a multilayer aluminum alloy sheet material suitable for fabrication into coolant-conveying tubes, headers and the like used for heat exchangers, and to the tubes and headers, etc., fabricated from the sheet. The multi-layer metal sheet has a core layer of aluminum alloy having first and second sides. The first side has an interlayer made of a Zn-containing aluminum alloy positioned between a Zn-containing outer layer and the core layer. The alloy of the outer layer is more electronegative than the alloy of the interlayer. The alloy of the interlayer is preferably more electronegative than the alloy of the core layer. The first side clad in this way is the side intended for exposure to the coolant, and provides good resistance to corrosion and erosion. | 06-24-2010 |
Ian Smith, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20090284744 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OVERLAY ERRORS USING SCATTEROMETRY - Disclosed are apparatus and methods for determining overlay between a plurality of first structures in a first layer of a sample and a plurality of second structures in a second layer of the sample. Targets A, B, C and D that each include a portion of the first and second structures are provided. The target A is designed to have an offset Xa between its first and second structures portions; the target B is designed to have an offset Xb between its first and second structures portions; the target C is designed to have an offset Xc between its first and second structures portions; and the target D is designed to have an offset Xd between its first and second structures portions. Each of the offsets Xa, Xb, Xc and Xd is different from zero, and Xa is an opposite sign and differ from Xb. Offset Xc is an opposite sign and differs from Xd. The offsets Xa, Xb, Xc and Xd are selected so that an overlay error, including the respective offset, is within a linear region of overlay values. The targets A, B, C and D are illuminated with electromagnetic radiation to obtain spectra S | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100091284 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OVERLAY ERRORS USING SCATTEROMETRY - Disclosed are techniques, apparatus, and targets for determining overlay error between two layers of a sample. A plurality of targets is provided. Each target includes a portion of the first and second structures and each is designed to have an offset between its first and second structure portions. The targets are illuminated with electromagnetic radiation to thereby obtain spectra from each target at a −1 | 04-15-2010 |
Ian Smith, Nampstead, MD US
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| 20090124015 | Modular chemistry analyzer - A chemistry analyzer is disclosed that can include a unitary base with vertical and horizontal supports for constraining subassemblies. The subassemblies include at least a reagent/sample carousel subassembly, a transfer arm subassembly, and a reaction carousel subassembly. A centralized hydraulic system can also be provided behind a user access panel. The analyzer can use machine-readable test specifications coupled with its reagent vessels to define tests that include operations that employ the reagents. The analyzer can also display to the operator a pictorial representation that includes graphical elements that convey levels of usage for the storage vessels, and access icons that are each associated with a color and each lead to a set of screens for different types of operations for the analyzer. | 05-14-2009 |
Ian Smith, Sharnbrook GB
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| 20090074920 | Beverage precursor and process for the manufacture thereof - The present invention provides a beverage precursor comprising black leaf tea characterised in that the precursor comprises theanine in an amount of at least 4% by dry weight of the precursor. The invention also provides a process for manufacturing a beverage precursor wherein black tea is coated with theanine and then blended with uncoated tea. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090117250 | Process for manufacturing tea products and products obtainable thereby - Disclosed is a process comprising the steps of: providing fresh tea material rich in stem; and expressing juice from the fresh tea material thereby to produce stem residue and tea juice comprising a mixture of tea compounds. | 05-07-2009 |
Ian Smith, County Meath IE
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| 20080267199 | Roaming Gateway - A gateway ( | 10-30-2008 |
Ian Smith, Reading GB
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| 20080233233 | Degradable chewing gum - The present invention provides gum base compositions and chewing gum compositions having non stick or reduced-stick properties and/or increased degradability. The compositions include a terpolymer of methylvinyl ether, maleic anhydride and maleic acid, which provide increased degradability. Methods of preparing the gum base and chewing gum compositions, as well as methods of use, are provided. | 09-25-2008 |
Ian Smith, Hertfordshire GB
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| 20080207907 | Process For Pd-Catalysed C-N Coupling In Specific Solvent Systems - The invention relates to a novel process for the Pd catalysed formation of C—N bonds between an aryl halide or an aryloxysulphonyl compound and an amine in specific solvent systems, and also to the use of these solvent systems for C—N couplings. | 08-28-2008 |
Ian Smith, Bella Vista, New South Wales AU
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| 20110271956 | COMPLIANT COUPLING OR ADAPTOR - A CPAP device includes a flow generator including an outlet, a humidifier including an inlet, and an adaptor connector between the outlet of the flow generator and the inlet of the humidifier. The connector includes a flexible and conformable sealing portion that is movable to accommodate misalignment. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110283999 | HUMIDIFIER AND/OR FLOW GENERATOR FOR CPAP - A CPAP device includes a humidifier including humidifier tub having a heat conducting base plate; and a cradle to support the humidifier tub in an operative position. The cradle may also support a flow generator in operative relation to the humidifier tub. The cradle includes a heater plate in communication with the heat conducting base plate of the humidifier tub in use. The cradle further includes a retaining mechanism to retain the humidifier tub in the cradle, the retaining mechanism being structured to force the base plate into engagement with the heater plate. The humidifier and/or flow generator may include various features to manage inadvertent back-spill of water from the humidifier to the flow generator. | 11-24-2011 |
Ian Smith, Cambridge GB
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| 20120111327 | Does Unit, Pack of Dose Units and Inhaler for Inhalation of Combination of Drugs - The invention relates to a dose unit for a dry powder inhaler comprising:—a dose carrier including a plurality of pockets ( | 05-10-2012 |