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Andrew Almond, Manchester GB
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20100191517 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES OF DYNAMIC MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a method for determining three-dimensional structures of molecules, particularly, but not exclusively, dynamic organic molecules of biological interest such as peptides, carbohydrates, proteins and drug molecules. A first aspect of the present invention provides a method for generating data representing an ensemble of three-dimensional structures of a molecule, the molecule comprising first and second atoms linked by at least one bond, said bond having an associated angle, and the angle varying to generate a plurality of three-dimensional structures of said molecule, the method comprising: receiving data representing said molecule, said data comprising data indicating variability of said angle; and generating an ensemble of structures such that the angle has an associated value selected based upon said variability. A second aspect of the present invention provides a computer implemented method for simulating the variability of the three-dimensional structure of a molecule. | 07-29-2010 |
Andrew Almond, Silkstone GB
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20080221848 | Biomolecular Structure Determination Involving Swarm Intelligence - A method and computer program for determining biomolecular structures from experimental data that includes ambiguous experimental observables comprising the steps of: creating a swarm of molecular structure generators; having the ability to allow the communication between said generators via a global set of molecular restraints; determining said molecular structure in a cooperative manner by using self-optimization of a multi-agent system. In one embodiment, NOESY spectra are used to calculate inter-proton distances of the biomolecular structure and said distances are used as molecular restraints. Moreover, the method involves restrained molecular dynamics simulations, e.g. by simulated annealing. | 09-11-2008 |
A. Wayne Almond, Copenhagen K DK
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20110264588 | TRANSPORT RATING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of generating a service contract for a shipping product. The method comprises: receiving information indicative of a requested shipping product; verifying an availability of the requested shipping product by means of an electronic product catalogue; receiving a tariff corresponding to the requested shipping product from a tariff system; receiving cost information about a cost of the requested shipping product from the electronic catalogue system; providing a user interface for allowing an operator to determine a price proposal based on the received tariff and the received cost information; generating a service contract based on the determined price proposal. | 10-27-2011 |
Bryan Almond, Windsor GB
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20100009511 | PROGRAMMABLE CAPACITOR ASSOCIATED WITH AN INPUT/OUTPUT PAD - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a programmable capacitor associated with an input/output pad in the semiconductor device. The apparatus includes a semiconductor die having an upper surface, a first capacitor deployed above the upper surface of the semiconductor die, a separation layer deployed above the first capacitor, and a bond pad deployed above the separation layer such that at least a portion of the bond pad lies above the first capacitor. | 01-14-2010 |
20110117716 | PROGRAMMABLE CAPACITOR ASSOCIATED WITH AN INPUT/OUTPUT PAD - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a programmable capacitor associated with an input/output pad in the semiconductor device. The apparatus includes a semiconductor die having an upper surface, a first capacitor deployed above the upper surface of the semiconductor die, a separation layer deployed above the first capacitor, and a bond pad deployed above the separation layer such that at least a portion of the bond pad lies above the first capacitor. | 05-19-2011 |
David C. Almond, Shropshiric GB
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20140028005 | Airbag Inflator and Method for Forming Airbag Inflator - Airbag inflators and methods for forming airbag inflators are disclosed. An airbag inflator includes a hollow body comprising a wall, the wall having an inner surface defining an interior and an outer surface. The airbag inflator further includes a reinforcement layer surrounding and bonded to the hollow body. The reinforcement layer has an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the reinforcement layer in contact with the outer surface of the wall. The reinforcement layer is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material comprising a plurality of fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic resin. | 01-30-2014 |
David S. Almond, Victoria CA
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20100273656 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVE HERBICIDE - An environmentally safe selective herbicide is provided that includes at least one metal component and at least one chelating agent. The metal component can have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal salt, a metal chelate, or combinations thereof The chelating agent can also have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal chelate, a salt, an acid, or combinations thereof Methods of use are also provided. In another embodiment, an improved selective herbicide, as well of methods of controlling unwanted plants using such a herbicide, are provided. A method for treating undesired vegetation can include providing a selective herbicidal composition that includes a water-soluble selective auxin-type herbicide and a chelating agent complexed with at least one transition metal, and contacting vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of the composition such that unwanted vegetation is controlled, while desired vegetation is unaffected. | 10-28-2010 |
Edmond Almond, Edinburgh AU
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20150159981 | Cartridge and System for Generating a Projectile with a Selectable Launch Velocity - A weapon system includes a cartridge and a fire control apparatus have been developed for generating a projectile with a selectable launch velocity. The cartridge includes multiple primers and propellant chambers which may be individually selected by the fire controller so as to fire the projectile at a selected launch velocity. Additionally after firing the selected primers and propellant charges, the fire controller sends a second firing signal to all remaining primers after a suitable delay. The second firing signal ensures that all remaining propellant is initiated and consumed, thus rendering the cartridge safe to eject. The delay between the first firing signal and the second firing signal is sufficient to allow the projectile to be expelled from the cartridge so that the launch velocity is not affected by the combustion of the remaining propellant. | 06-11-2015 |
Gordon Almond, Kelowna CA
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20100072198 | Floor-mount service container and lid - A floor-mounting container and lid includes a rigid lower container portion having sidewalls defining a rim extending around as upper opening into the container, a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from around so as to rest the flange on an edge of the floor surrounding the container when mounted in a hole in the floor, and a lid having a 180 degree hinge and at least one trap-door in the lid. | 03-25-2010 |
Jeffrey Almond, Dardilly FR
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20120003238 | Enterovirus Vaccines for Preventing or Treating Type 1 Diabetes (I) - Some coxsackie B viruses have been found to have a protective effect on type 1 diabetes, while others increase the risk of the disease. This opens up new therapeutic implications in the form of vaccines. The protective viruses CBV3, CBV4, CBV5 and CBV6 may be used in live attenuated vaccines for preventing or treating type 1 diabetes. They may also be used for inducing an immune response against risk viruses like CBV1, and for eliminating the diabetogenic effect of the risk viruses. Type 1 diabetes may be prevented especially by vaccinating with live attenuated protective viruses CBV3, CBV4, CVB5 and CBV6, and further with inactivated diabetogenic/risk virus CBV1, components thereof or antibodies thereto. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003239 | Enterovirus Vaccines for Preventing and Treating Type 1 Diabetes (II) - New enteroviruses associated with type 1 diabetes have been found, which opens up new therapeutic and diagnostic implications. A vaccine against at least one enterovirus selected from coxsackie A virus CAV4, CAV5, CAVE and echovirus 18 is provided for use in preventing or treating type 1 diabetes. A diagnostic assay for predicting the risk of contracting type 1 diabetes based on the determination of said enteroviruses is also provided. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003240 | Enterovirus Vaccines for Preventing or Treating Type 1 Diabetes (III) - Coxsackie B virus CBV1 has been found to be strongly associated with the risk of contracting type 1 diabetes. A vaccine comprising CBV1, a component thereof or an antibody thereto is provided for use in preventing or treating type 1 diabetes. In addition CBV2 was also found to be diabetogenic. | 01-05-2012 |
20130101992 | Diagnostic Assay For Type 1 Diabetes - There is an association between enteroviruses and type 1 diabetes (T1D). The present invention is based on the finding that particular enterovirus serotypes are T1D risk serotypes, while others are protective against the disease. The present invention relates to a diagnostic assay for type 1 diabetes (T1D), and especially to an assay for predicting the risk of contracting the disease. It also relates to a method of monitoring the efficacy of antiviral treatments aiming at prevention of T1D. The invention still further relates to a diagnostic kit. | 04-25-2013 |
20140255425 | Multi-CBV Vaccine for Preventing or Treating Type I Diabetes - The invention is directed to a vaccine comprising: i) coxsackie B virus CBV1 and CBV2, and ii) at least one coxsackie B virus selected from CBV3, CBV4, CBV5 and CBV6. The CBVs are present in the vaccine in inactivated form, in the form of a component of the virus or as an antibody against the virus. The vaccine is effective in preventing and treating type 1 diabetes. So is an anti-coxsackie B virus composition provided. | 09-11-2014 |
John Almond, West Vancouver CA
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20100306067 | AUTOMATED SELL SYSTEM - An automated sell system comprises a hardware device for inputting product information onto a server. A network allows a user to access the product information together with a means for generating a coded file of the product information for use as an advertisement on a website. Preferably the advertisement is presented in accordance with appropriate marketing practices. In one embodiment, the means for generating the coded file is run by a single command. | 12-02-2010 |
20110202425 | SELF CHECKOUT SYSTEM - A self check out system comprises a hardware device for inputting purchase information and a means for payment and confirmation of the payment prior to exiting the store. A network permits communication between the hardware device and a server and deactivation of an existing security system which may include a tag device on the purchased good. The server stores the purchase information and the copy of the related receipt. | 08-18-2011 |
Jonathan Paul Almond, Edinburgh GB
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20110123354 | Fluid-working machine and operating method - A fluid-working machine has a plurality of working chambers, e.g., cylinders, of cyclically changing volume, a high-pressure fluid manifold and a low-pressure fluid manifold, at least one valve linking each working chamber to each manifold, and electronic sequencing means for operating said valves in timed relationship with the changing volume of each chamber, wherein the electronic sequencing means is arranged to operate the valves of each chamber in one of an idling mode, a partial mode in which only part of the usable volume of the chamber is used, and a full mode in which all of the usable volume of the chamber is used, and the electronic sequencing means is arranged to select the mode of each chamber on successive cycles so as to infinitely vary the time averaged effective flow rate of fluid through the machine. | 05-26-2011 |
Paul Almond, Blackburn GB
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20090030861 | Probabilistic Prediction Based Artificial Intelligence Planning System - A probabilistic prediction based artificial intelligence planning system comprises at least one processing unit capable of executing a set of instructions for a probabilistic prediction and modeling system; an input means for providing an input in communication with the processing unit; an output means for providing an output in communication with the processing unit; and an evaluation function for providing a score. The score is sent to the input means. A best output function provides a best output value to the processor based on probabilistic prediction values communicated from the probabilistic prediction and modeling system. Inputs and outputs are treated exactly the same within the probabilistic prediction and modeling system. Hypothetical outputs are used to test possible states within the probabilistic prediction and modeling system and evaluated by the best output function. An undo function can reverse the effect of applying a hypothetical output. | 01-29-2009 |
Philip John Almond, Redcliffe AU
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20130146669 | TRANSPONDER, RFID SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATION - A transponder for a radio frequency identification system, the transponder comprising a UHF antenna, an LF antenna, an HF antenna, a charge storing device and an electronic circuit comprising UHF, LF and HF antenna ports; a UHF RFID protocol engine; a DF RFID protocol engine; shared memory for the two protocol engines; a UHF receiver, rectifier and data extractor; an LF receiver, rectifier and data extractor; a UHF modulator; an HF modulator; a decision circuit for selecting either the UHF energy source or the LF energy source; and a digital controller capable of selecting either the UHF protocol engine or the DF protocol engine or both, depending on which energy source is present and the strength of that energy source. | 06-13-2013 |
20130241701 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPDATING PARAMETERS AND FIRMWARE ON RFID READERS - A method for wirelessly transferring operational information to an RFID reader using a tag-reader air interface. | 09-19-2013 |
Sarah Almond, Eastleigh GB
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20120218509 | Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Silicone hydrogel contact lenses are produced without using volatile organic solvents to extract materials from the polymerized contact lens bodies, and instead are washed with aqueous liquids. The silicone hydrogel contact lenses so produced have ophthalmically wettable lens surfaces such that less than five percent of a batch of twenty or more such silicone hydrogel contact lenses have visually identifiable non-wetting spots when the contact lenses are located on eyes of subjects. | 08-30-2012 |
Sarah L. Almond, Eastleigh GB
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20100270693 | Systems and Methods for Producing Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses - Systems and methods for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses are described. Certain of the present systems include a contact lens mold forming station, a station for filling a contact lens mold section with a lens precursor composition and for placing a second mold section on the filled mold section to form a contact lens mold assembly, a curing station for forming a contact lens, a mold assembly separation station, and an extraction/hydration station. Certain of the present methods include forming a plurality of mold sections, placing a lens precursor composition on a surface of a first mold section, placing a second mold section on the first mold section, polymerizing the lens precursor composition, separating the first and second mold sections, removing the silicone hydrogel contact lens from one of the mold sections, extracting extractable components from the contact lens, and hydrating the contact lens. | 10-28-2010 |
20130155372 | Ophthalmic Lens Molds, Ophthalmic Lenses Molded Therein, And Related Methods - Methods of manufacturing contact lenses using ophthalmic lens molds having a molding surface comprising a thermoplastic polymer, the molding surface having a percent polarity from 3% to 20% and a surface energy from about 25 mN/m to about 40 mN/m to cast mold a polymerizable composition having a surface tension from about 20 mN/m to about 25 mN/m, wherein a surface energy differential of the surface tension of the polymerizable composition less the surface energy of the molding surface less than or equal to zero (0); and silicone hydrogel contact lens bodies so manufactured are described. | 06-20-2013 |
20130162942 | Polar Thermoplastic Ophthalmic Lens Molds, Ophthalmic Lenses Molded Therein, And Related Methods - Ophthalmic lens molds made from one or more thermoplastic polymers with average polarities from about 1% to about 7%, ophthalmic lenses including silicone hydrogel contact lenses molded using these less polar thermoplastic polymers, and related methods are described. When the molds are used to cast mold silicone hydrogel contact lenses, the resulting polymerized lens bodies have ophthalmically acceptably wettable surfaces. | 06-27-2013 |
20130293831 | Ophthalmic Lens Molds With Low Levels Of UV Light Transmittance, Ophthalmic Lenses Molded Therein, And Related Methods - Ophthalmic lens molds made from one or more thermoplastic polymer having a low level of UV light transmittance (UV % T) ophthalmic lenses including silicone hydrogel contact lenses molded using these thermoplastic polymer having low UV % T, and methods of manufacturing ophthalmic lenses by cast molding a polymerizable composition in mold members formed of these thermoplastic polymers having low UV % T and curing the polymerizable composition using UV light are described. | 11-07-2013 |
Thomas Michael Price Almond, Newcastle AU
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20110042185 | ADAPTABLE RECIPROCATING SLAT CONVEYOR - A multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor having a plurality of operating modes (each operating mode having a predetermined number of steps) and means for switching between operating modes responsive to at least one operating mode changing event. | 02-24-2011 |
Thomas Michael Price Almond, New Castle AU
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20120145518 | Adaptable Reciprocating Slat Conveyor - A multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor having a plurality of operating modes (each operating mode having a predetermined number of steps) and means for switching between operating modes responsive to at least one operating mode changing event. A method implemented using the multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor. | 06-14-2012 |