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Arthur E. Paton, Schaumburg, IL US
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| 20100100938 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SERVICE LISTS - A method and apparatus for managing service lists receives a service list and a security layer identifier at a device. The service list comprises at least two service identifiers. The method and apparatus determines whether the security layer is authorized for the device, and, for each service identified in the service list, when the security layer is authorized for the device the method and apparatus acquires each service in the service list that is not already installed in the device and enables each service in the service list that is not already enabled in the device. | 04-22-2010 |
Bob Paton, Roslin GB
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| 20120183495 | AVIAN COLONY STIMULATING FACTOR 1 RECEPTOR BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention provides avian CSF1 genes encoding proteins which bind avian colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) and which exhibit immunomodulatory properties. | 07-19-2012 |
Boris Paton, Kiev UA
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| 20110001079 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING NANOPARTICLES FOR MAGNETIC FLUIDS BY ELECTRON-BEAM EVAPORATION AND CONDENSATION IN VACUUM, A MAGNETIC FLUID PRODUCING METHOD AND MAGNETIC FLUID PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - The invention relates to producing magnetic fluids and to novel material synthesis. The inventive method for producing nanoparticles for magnetic fluids by electron-beam evaporation and condensation in vacuum consists in evaporating an initial solid material and in fixing nanoparticles of this material on a cooled substrate by means of a solidifiable carrier during vapour condensation, wherein a solid inorganic magnetic material, which is selected from a group containing metals, alloys or oxides thereof, is used as an initial material and a solid liquid-soluble material is used as a carrier material for fixing nanoparticles of the magnetic material. The method further consists in simultaneous evaporating the initial material and carrier composition, in which the carrier concentration ranges from 99 to 70%, by electron-beam heating. The vapour is deposited on the substrate, the temperature of which is set and maintained at a specified value, which is lower than the melting point of the carrier material, and the condensate of magnetic material nanoparticles, which have specified size and are fixed in the solid carrier, is produced. The particle size is adjusted by setting the specified temperature of the substrate during vapour deposition. A solid inorganic material, which is selected from a group containing salts of alkali and alkali-earth metals and mixtures thereof is used in the form of a carrier material used for fixing nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are extracted from the above-mentioned condensate by diluting it in at least one type of liquid, and by stabilizing by a surface-active agent. A method for producing a magnetic fluid, which contains magnetic material nanoparticles of the specified size, is also described, in which it is produced by dissolution in at least one fluid of the condensate of magnetic material nanoparticles of the specified size fixed in the solid carrier, which nanoparticles are produced by simultaneous electron beam evaporation with subsequent deposition on the substrate, the temperature of which is set and maintained at a certain level below the temperature of the carrier material melting, of a composition of solid inorganic magnetic material selected from a group, which includes metals, alloys and their oxides, and of a solid carrier soluble in the fluid, which fixes the nanoparticles, and which is selected from a group of inorganic materials, including the salts of alkali, alkaline-earth metals and their mixtures, and stabilization of the nanoparticles in the above fluid by a surface-active agent. | 01-06-2011 |
Chris Paton, Northbrook, IL US
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| 20120233074 | Targeted Benefit Account - Exemplary embodiments provide a single financial account that may contain funds in either an actual or a notional balance from one or more payment, benefit, and/or entitlement programs with the funds being made available to an account holder through the use of a multipurpose financial account card that may be used for transactions. The account may accept funds from various non-governmental sources and prevent comingling of funds where comingling is not permitted or enable comingling of funds where permitted or encouraged. The access to and use of the funds may be governed by one or more hierarchical rules based on the type of funds' that determine the funds application to the transaction. | 09-13-2012 |
Derek John Paton, Edinburgh GB
Eric N. Paton, Morgan Hill, CA US
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| 20090032888 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A sidewall spacer structure is formed adjacent to a gate structure whereby a material forming an outer surface of the sidewall spacer structure contains nitrogen. Subsequent to its formation the sidewall spacer structure is annealed to harden the sidewall spacer structure from a subsequent cleaning process. An epitaxial layer is formed subsequent to the cleaning process. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090047770 | METHOD OF FORMING ISOLATION REGIONS FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit (IC) utilizes a shallow trench isolation (STI) technique. The shallow trench isolation technique is used in strained silicon (SMOS) process. The liner for the trench is formed from a semiconductor or metal layer which is deposited in a low temperature process which reduces germanium outgassing. The low temperature process can be a ALD process. | 02-19-2009 |
Gordon Andrew Paton, Sharon CA
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| 20090200830 | ELECTROMECHANICAL STRUT - An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal lift gate between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is slidably mounted to the housing. The extensible shaft is connected to the other of the lift gate and the motor vehicle body. A drive mechanism includes a rotatable power screw. The drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the lift gate and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the lift gate. A power spring includes one end connected to the extensible shaft and another end connected to the housing for providing a mechanical counterbalance to the weight of the lift gate. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100077666 | Powered Actuating Device for a Closure Panel of a Vehicle - An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110214389 | Framing aid - A portable jig used in light frame construction has a rigid body formed from a resilient material that is approximately rectangular in shape with a central planar web with a peripheral, perpendicular flange, and at least three saddles, attached to the central planar web. The jig also possesses a vertical framing flange that extends from one of the saddles and is parallel to the central planar web. The longitudinal axes of at least two of the saddles are parallel to each other and are spaced apart in conformity with standard building code spacing. The longitudinal axis of at least one of the remaining saddles is perpendicular to the aforementioned parallel saddles. These saddles are used to position the vertical framing elements at the desired spacing and at the same time ensure that they perpendicular to the horizontal framing elements. | 09-08-2011 |
Grant C. Paton, Dundee GB
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| 20120044154 | SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A self-service terminal is described. The terminal includes first and second touch sensitive units. Each of these touch sensitive units includes a display and a touch sensitive panel overlying the display. The second customer display is configured differently to the first customer display. The terminal also includes a processor operable to present (i) a screen comprising a plurality of different selectable options to a customer on the first customer display, and (ii) a screen associated with a selected selectable option on the second customer display, so that the customer can use the second touch sensitive unit to enter transaction details in a more private manner than by using the first touch sensitive unit. | 02-23-2012 |
Grant Charles Paton, Dundee GB
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| 20100160032 | Methods and Apparatus for Self Service Dispensing and Redemption of Gaming Chips - Systems and techniques for self service transaction processing for gaming chips using radiofrequency (RFID) verification and authentication. A self service terminal receives inputs and selections from a patron purchasing gaming chips and dispenses chips conforming to the patron's purchase request. As chips are being dispensed, RFID information is read from each chip and compared against centrally stored information for the chip to confirm the validity, identity, and value of the chip. The terminal also receives deposits of chips for redemption and reads RFID information from each chip submitted for redemption, comparing the information read from the chip against centrally stored information before accepting the chip for redemption. | 06-24-2010 |
John Douglas Paton, Piedmont, CA US
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| 20120330476 | Sensor Interface for Wireless Control - Systems and methods for enabling communication with a wired sensor are provided. A wired sensor may be adapted for wireless communication using a sensor interface. A sensor interface is communicatively coupled with a wired sensor that provides information about a detected environmental condition. The sensor interface wirelessly transmits information received from the wired sensor to a controller that may control an electrical load based on the wirelessly transmitted information. | 12-27-2012 |
John Douglas Paton, Oakland, CA US
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| 20100026194 | Daylight control system, device and method - A system and device for and a method of programming and controlling light fixtures is disclosed. A system in accordance with the present invention includes a stationary controller unit that is electrically coupled to the light fixtures. The stationary controller unit is configured to be remotely programmed with a portable commissioning device to automatically control the lights fixtures. The stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device include light sensors, micro-computers and transceivers for measuring light levels, running programs, storing data and transmitting data between the stationary controller unit and the portable commissioning device. In operation, target light levels selected with the portable commissioning device and the controller unit is remotely programmed to automatically maintain the target level. | 02-04-2010 |
Michael Paton, Hertfordshire GB
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| 20100132748 | MOBILE DOSING SYSTEM - Mobile release and dosing system, particularly for preparations containing washing or cleaning agents, comprising at least one receptacle for receiving at least one first product capable of flow or dispersion, wherein the receptacle has at least one release opening which is arranged in such a way that a release of the product by gravity from the receptacle is effected in the operational position of the release system; a control apparatus which can be coupled with the release opening of the receptacle and which drives a dosing and release of at least the first flow or dispersion-capable product from the receptacle into the surrounding area. Said control apparatus comprises at least one sensor which detects physical and/or chemical properties and/or the material condition of the surrounding area of the sensor, measured either qualitatively or quantitatively; a control unit which transforms the signals of the sensor into at least one control signal usable for an actuator by means of at least one control program stored in the control unit; an actuator which transforms a control signal of the control unit into a different output quantity with which an object is moved or caused to move, wherein the actuator affects at least one dispenser directly or indirectly; at least one dispenser which is affected directly or indirectly by the actuator, wherein as a result of this influence, the opening and/or the closing of the release opening of the receptacle is effected; at least one energy source which supplies at least the control unit and the actuator with a suitable form of energy. | 06-03-2010 |
Rob Paton, Caledon CA
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| 20100039073 | ADAPTIVE FIELD CONTROL OF A VARIABLE FREQUENCY SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR - A voltage regulator with an adaptive field discharge control system may use the rate of change of the POR voltage, the rate of change of the output current and rate of change of the field current, or any combination of these, as an input. The adaptive field discharge control system may process the inputs, identify an operating condition, such as unbalanced load, overcurrent and overload, and compare reference setpoints against that condition. Conventional field control circuits may be triggered by a fixed POR voltage setpoint for all operating conditions. In addition, conventional field control circuits may trigger field discharge to turn on and off continuously during systems oscillations. To avoid these issues, the adaptive field control circuit of the present invention may include a variable POR voltage setpoint, based upon one or more of the rate of change in the POR voltage, the DC bus voltage, or the percentage of unbalanced load. This invention can be extended for any More Electric Vehicle applications. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert D. Paton, Caledon CA
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| 20080238373 | FAST FIELD DISCHARGE FOR GENERATOR OVER-VOLTAGE CONTROL - A voltage regulator for controlling over-voltage conditions in an electrical generator by rapidly discharging the generator field winding current into a discharge resistor upon the detection of the over-voltage. A field discharge transistor is switched by a soft switching circuit to direct the generator field winding current to the discharge resistor. A hysteresis circuit detects when a point of regulation voltage exceeds a first threshold triggering the discharge of the generator field winding current. The hysteresis circuit also detects when the point of regulation voltage goes below a second lower threshold and triggers the field discharge transistor to bypass the discharge resistor and return to a normal mode. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080259509 | RESONANCE FIELD DISCHARGE - A field discharge circuit may rapidly reduce the field current of a generator, thereby avoiding an overvoltage condition. The field discharge circuit of the present invention may use another storage device, such as a capacitor, to quickly transfer the field current energy thereto and then slowly dissipate the transferred energy after the event (such as removal of a load) has passed. By transferring this energy to a storage device and subsequently slowly discharging this energy through a resistor, electromagnetic interference caused by a conventional resistive discharge can be reduced. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080272658 | INTEGRATED GATE DRIVE FOR USE IN CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF POWER MODULES - A method and apparatus for providing isolated high and low direct current power supplies to a Power Device using a sealed high Power Device Gate Driver having a single transformer, wherein the Gate Driver integrates the power supplies, gating control and gate control, gate drive and Power Device diagnostics into a sealed unit, wherein the unit may be further sealed hermetically. | 11-06-2008 |
Robert James Paton, Plano, TX US
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| 20100136820 | HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE CONNECTOR RETENTION APPARATUS - An apparatus for positioning and retaining an HDMI connector relative to an HDMI device comprises a body portion connected to the HDMI device and comprising a sidewall having an aperture through which a plug portion of the HDMI connector is insertable into a receptacle of the HDMI device and a bracket portion comprising a floor connected along a bottom edge of the sidewall and extending perpendicularly thereto. The bracket further comprises a support connected along an edge of the floor opposite the sidewall and extending upwardly from and perpendicularly to the floor and a fin connected along an edge of the support opposite the floor and extending perpendicularly to the support, the fin including a pair of openings disposed therethrough, the pair of openings corresponding to the aperture. Means are provided for securing a cable portion of the HDMI connector to the fin via the pair of openings when the plug portion is secured in the receptacle. | 06-03-2010 |
Virginia Paton, Piedmont, CA US
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| 20090317387 | TREATMENT OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER - The present invention concerns treatment of previously untreated HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer with a combination of a growth inhibitory HER2 antibody, a HER2 dimerization inhibitor antibody and a taxane. In particular, the invention concerns the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer in patients who did not receive prior chemotherapy or biologic therapy with a HER2 antibody binding essentially to epitope 2C4, a HER2 antibody binding essentially to epitope 4D5, and a taxane. The invention further comprises extending survival of such patients by the combination therapy of the present invention. In a preferred embodiment, the treatment involves administration of trastuzumab, pertuzumab and docetaxel. | 12-24-2009 |