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Edmund Sikora, Swilland GB
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20090274456 | EVALUATING THE POSITION OF A DISTURBANCE - The present invention relates to a method of and apparatus for evaluating the position of a time-varying disturbance on an optical waveguide. The steps include: transmitting sensing signals onto the optical waveguide, which sensing signals have imposed thereon a modulation which is dependent, at least in part, on their time of transmission; receiving returned sensing signals, which signals have been exposed to the disturbance; and, from the previously imposed modulation on the returned sensing signals, evaluating the position of the disturbance. Because the sensing signals have a modulation that is dependent at least in part on their transmission time, the round-trip time for the signals to travel to and from a disturbance can be inferred. From this round trip time, or a value related thereto, it is possible to directly or indirectly evaluate the position of the disturbance. | 11-05-2009 |
Edmund Sikora, Ipswich GB
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20080219660 | Communicating Information - The present invention relates to the communication of information where the information is introduced at a plurality of spaced apart locations onto an optical waveguide. The following steps are performed: (i) transmitting test signals onto the waveguide, components of the test signals being returned in a distributed manner along the waveguide; (ii) receiving first component signals returned from beyond a first location at which information is introduced; (iii) receiving second component signals returned from beyond a second location at which information is introduced, the second component signals being returned through the first location; and, (iv) processing the second component signals using the first component signals to distinguish information introduced at the second location from information introduced at the first location. | 09-11-2008 |
Edmund S.r. Sikora, Ipswich GB
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20080232242 | Evaluating the Position of a Disturbance - The present invention relates to a method of and apparatus for evaluating the position of a disturbance on an optical link, in particular where the disturbance is a time-varying disturbance. An optical time domain reflectometry technique in which a series of low coherence test pulses is launched into an the optical link, and the backscattered return signal is monitored. The test pulses pass through an unbalanced Mach Zhender interferometer with the result that for each test pulse, a pair of time-displaced pulse copies is launched onto the link. The backscattered return signal is passed through the same interferometer, which causes the pulse copies of each pair to become realigned and to interfere with one another. A time-varying disturbance is likely to affect each pulse copy of a pair differently. As a result, an abnormality such as a step is likely occur in the backscattered signal. From the time position of an abnormality, the distance of the disturbance responsible is evaluated. | 09-25-2008 |
20090103928 | Communicating or reproducing an audible sound - The present invention relates to the communication or reproduction of sound, in particular audible sound. There is provided a method of communicating a sound, including the steps of: transmitting, onto an optical link, pairs of signal copies, the signal copies of a given pair having a time offset relative to one another; applying the audible sound to the optical link, such that the audible sound causes a phase modulation to the transmitted signal copies; receiving modulated signal copies previously transmitted onto the link; and, for received pairs of signal copies, causing one signal copy of a pair to mix with the other signal copy of that pair so as to produce a signal representative of the sound. The sound is an audible sound. It has been found that a delay of at least 75 micro seconds allows for a better reproduction of audio sounds, since these have a relatively low frequency content. | 04-23-2009 |
Edmund S R Sikora, Ipswich GB
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20080278711 | Distributed Backscattering - The present invention relates to a method for detecting or inferring a physical disturbances on a communications link, in particular by using distributed backscattering. The method includes the steps of: transmitting test signals onto a link; receiving test signals returned from a remote portion of the link; performing a function on the returned test signals; and in dependence on at least one characteristic of the combination signal, inferring the presence of a disturbance. The test signal are returned by a process Rayleigh backscattering along the fibre, so existing fibre installations can be used without requiring a mirror to be specifically introduced. | 11-13-2008 |
20090014634 | EVALUATING THE POSITION OF A DISTURBANCE - The present invention relates to a method of and apparatus for evaluating the position of a disturbance, in particular using a waveguide having a plurality of overlap regions. A position sensor is provided including: an optical waveguide; a transmission stage for launching a sensing signal into the waveguide; a receiving stage arranged to receive a returned sensing signals which returned sensing signal is a time distributed signal derived from backscattered components of the sensing signal, the waveguide being arranged along a path having a plurality of overlap regions such that a disturbance in an overlap region causes a first disturbance feature and a second disturbance feature in the returned sensing signal; and, monitoring means for monitoring the returned signal, such that a respective time of return can be associated with the first and second disturbance feature. Both return features can then be used to evaluate the position of the disturbance so as to enhance the resolution of the position sensor. | 01-15-2009 |
Grzegorz Sikora, Ksiazenice PL
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20150188954 | PRESENTING MEDIA DATA TO COMMUNICATION CLIENTS IN THE COURSE OF A COMMUNICATION DATA EXCHANGE - A system for presenting media data to communication clients in the course of a communication data exchange between the communication clients in a telecommunication network includes: a storage engine, configured to store a plurality of media data files; an application control server, configured to receive media data file selection signals from at least one of the communication clients in the course of the communication data exchange, and to select media data files from the storage engine based on the received media data file section signals; and a communication processing server, configured to exchange media data with the communication clients and to retrieve the selected media data files from the storage engine, for simultaneously presenting the retrieved media data files at the communication clients in the course of said communication data exchange. | 07-02-2015 |
Leszek Sikora, Radom PL
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20090145449 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPILING GROUPS OF FILTER SEGMENTS WHEN PRODUCING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER ASEMBLIES - A method of making segmented filters including moving substantially identical segments of one type at uniform rate to a transferring element, which places each segment separately on an exit path. Setting of the filter segments in a repeating group on the exit path is accomplished by delay in collecting segments by a transferring element in each module of the apparatus. Uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element which includes uniformly spaced drivers, and non-uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element with non-uniformly spaced drivers. The apparatus includes a guiding element positioned adjacent to a cutting drum and has a wall closing a channel for a set of segments drawn out of a flute on the drum. The filter set is led through the channel with the aid of a dog of a chain and is advanced by a worm surface of a pushing together drum. A separator positioned at the end of the channel which separates single filter segments and may be a disc cam pushing out the segment onto the transferring element between two neighbouring drivers into a chamber created by a supporting element. A stream of compressed air from nozzle directed towards the area between a shoe guide and separator helps separate and stabilize the filter segment. | 06-11-2009 |
20110056801 | DEVICE FOR UNLOADING COMPARTMENT TRAYS, USED IN TOBACCO INDUSTRY, FILLED WITH ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS - System having a transitory store (S), in the inlet zone ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110058924 | DEVICE FOR UNLOADING COMPARTMENT TRAYS, USED IN TOBACCO INDUSTRY, FILLED WITH ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS - Device provided for unloading compartment trays ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110120835 | STORE-TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY FOR ELONGATED ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS, AS WELL AS METHOD OF CONTROLLING MASS FLOW AND FILLING AND EMPTYING OF STORE-TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY FOR ELONGATED ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS - Assembly having a plurality of conveyors ( | 05-26-2011 |
20120125737 | STORE-TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR ELONGATED ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS - A device having a variable-capacity store ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120157278 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPILING GROUPS OF FILTER SEGMENTS WHEN PRODUCING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER ASSEMBLIES - A method of making segmented filters including moving substantially identical segments of one type at uniform rate to a transferring element, which places each segment separately on an exit path. Setting of the filter segments in a repeating group on the exit path is accomplished by delay in collecting segments by a transferring element in each module of the apparatus. Uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element which includes uniformly spaced drivers, and non-uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element with non-uniformly spaced drivers. The apparatus includes a guiding element positioned adjacent to a cutting drum and has a wall closing a channel for a set of segments drawn out of a flute on the drum. The filter set is led through the channel with the aid of a dog of a chain and is advanced by a worm surface of a pushing together drum. | 06-21-2012 |
20140076694 | Unit for conveying filter segments - The object of the invention is a unit for conveying filter segments ( | 03-20-2014 |
20140123826 | Detachable cutting head for the apparatus for feeding sets of filter segments, drive apparatus for detachable cutting head and method of replacement of detachable cutting head - The object of the application is a detachable cutting head for an apparatus for feeding filter segments provided with a drum conveyor having flutes for crosswise movement of filter rods, provided with circular knives situated in knife units mounted in the housing of the head, characterized in that it comprises a housing of the head ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140158252 | Filling hopper for a filling apparatus for multi-segment trays - The object of the application is a filling hopper for a filling apparatus for multi-segment trays in the tobacco industry with a receiving region for rod like articles in the form of a mass flow and a storing region for rod like articles comprising side walls ( | 06-12-2014 |
20140174889 | Apparatus for handling bulk material in the tobacco processing industry, scraper for such apparatus and method of handling bulk material - The object of the application is an apparatus for picking up a loose substance in the tobacco industry equipment comprising a loose substance feeding unit provided with a loose substance feeding tape and a picking up unit, characterised in that the picking up unit ( | 06-26-2014 |
20150013519 | Detachable cutting head for the apparatus for feeding sets of filter segments, drive apparatus for detachable cutting head and method of replacement of detachable cutting head - The object of the application is a detachable cutting head for an apparatus for feeding filter segments provided with a drum conveyor having flutes for crosswise movement of filter rods, provided with circular knives situated in knife units mounted in the housing of the head, characterized in that it comprises a housing of the head ( | 01-15-2015 |
Lubos Sikora, Brno CZ
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20150112456 | MODULAR WALL MODULE PLATFORM FOR A BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM - A wall module for use with a building control system is customizable for a particular application though the selection of different overlays, displays, and/or expansion modules. The selected overlay and the display, when provided, together may form the user interface of the desired wall module configuration. The expansion module may be selected to provide additional desired functionality. Different overlays, displays and/or expansion modules may be selected for different wall modules within a building control system. | 04-23-2015 |
Marek Sikora, Trinec CZ
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20150045975 | SCHEDULING OPERATION OF RESIDENTIAL DEVICES - Methods and devices for scheduling operation of residential energy consumption devices are described herein. One device includes a memory and a processor. The processor can be configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to form a number of chains of residential energy consumption devices, wherein each of the number of chains includes different devices, determine which of the number of chains has a largest total energy consumption over a particular period of time, and determine, for the devices in the chain having the largest total energy consumption over the particular period of timed of time, an operational schedule having a lowest possible cost. | 02-12-2015 |
Paul Sikora, Rosscarbery IE
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20100314074 | System for Efficient Fluid Depressurisation - The present invention relates to a system for depressurisation of high pressure pipeline fluids. The system may provide for net power generation without the pressurised fluid undergoing liquefaction or solidification or unacceptable temperature reduction as a result of a Joule-Thompson process. The system is particularly relevant for depressurising high pressure natural gas pipelines in an energy efficient manner whilst making possible net power generation. The system for depressurisation of a pressurised fluid in a pipeline comprises at least one depressuriser for expanding the fluid in the pipeline to a lower pressure; and a transcritical heat pump for circulating a supercritical fluid, wherein the supercritical fluid undergoes cooling so as to release heat for transmission to the pressurised fluid in the pipeline prior to at least one expansion of said pressurised fluid. | 12-16-2010 |
Phil Sikora, Unionville CA
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20120110136 | FILE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF REMOTE DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided for the monitoring and/or management of a remote apparatus. A remote computing device associated with a remote apparatus obtains information related to the apparatus, and generates a file containing the information. The file is uploaded to a file transfer server. An apparatus management and computing system monitors the file transfer server and identifies newly generated and uploaded files. The files are downloaded and parsed to extract the information related to the remote apparatus. The parsed information is stored in a database and made available to a user through a monitor application. The system may be configured for the monitoring of multiple remote apparatuses. The remote computing device associated with a given remote apparatus may also monitor the file transfer server and obtain instruction files generated and uploaded by the apparatus management and computing system. | 05-03-2012 |
Thierry Sikora, Dijon FR
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20080271651 | Secure System for Transporting or Preserving Valuables Such as Bank Notes - A secure system for transport or preserving valuables, enclosed in a container ( | 11-06-2008 |
20090188214 | Method for securely transporting value documents and objects and a box for carrying out said method - A method for securely transporting value documents and objects from a departure site to a destination site, such as, banknotes, checks or bankcards locked in a container which causes the degradation thereof by appropriate elements in case of breaking or attempted of breaking. The method makes it possible to send the value documents or objects from a sender to a consignee via at least one security guard. The value documents and objects before being taken over by the security guard are disposed by the sender inside of one or several boxes including first security elements for disclosing any breaking or attempt of breaking by a person other than the sender or the consignee by self-destruction or self-deterioration of the boxes, afterwards the boxes are positioned in the container for transferring it to the consignee by the security guard. | 07-30-2009 |
Zbigniew J. Sikora, Istebna PL
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20150283882 | PRESSURE RELIEF ASSEMBLY - A pressure relief assembly may include at least one pressure relief chamber including a membrane support base connected to a counterbalance clearance space. The membrane support base defines one or more air passages. The pressure relief assembly may also include at least one flap sub-assembly pivotally secured to the at least one pressure relief chamber. Each flap sub-assembly may include a pivot bracket pivotally secured to the at least one pressure relief chamber and including a counterbalance configured to pivot into the counterbalance clearance area, and a membrane flap securely connected to the pivot bracket. The membrane flap seats on the membrane support base over the one or more air passages in a closed position, and is configured to move into an open position. The counterbalance counterbalances the membrane flap and pivots into the counterbalance clearance area when the membrane flap moves into the open position. | 10-08-2015 |