Butcher, GB
Christopher Edward Butcher, Cambridge GB
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20130046238 | DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC INJECTION OF TWO DOSES OF A MEDICAMENT - A two-dose autoinjector for a medicament wherein the locking and releasing of the drive spring of the autoinjector is controlled through stepped guides with ramps for two successive slidings of slides operated by the spring and connected with the syringe and plunger. The guides and the slides are pivotable relative to one another and the sliding direction, while the syringe can only slide axially To enable or disable the sliding of the slides within the guides an angularly angularly mobile arming member is provided formed with a guide track substantially equal to that of the stationary member where the guides are formed. | 02-21-2013 |
David John Butcher, Hampshire GB
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20100186963 | CONNECTION TOOL WITH INDEXING SYSTEM - A connection tool for connecting a pipeline to a subsea connection structure which includes a connection porch ( | 07-29-2010 |
David John Butcher, King'S Lynn GB
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20100149185 | Apparatus and method for tracing activities of a shader program executed on shader circuitry of a data processing apparatus - A data processing apparatus and method are provided for tracing activities of a shader program executed on shader circuitry of a data processing apparatus. The data processing apparatus comprises shader circuitry which is responsive to input data for a pixel to execute a shader program to generate a colour value for the pixel. The shader program has multiple execution paths via which the colour value may be generated, and which execution path is taken is dependent on the input data. An image buffer having a plurality of storage locations is provided, with each storage location being used to store the colour value generated by the shader circuitry for an associated pixel. In a trace mode of operation, execution of the shader program by the shader circuitry causes a trace vector to be generated containing a plurality of items of execution path information indicative of the execution path taken, the trace vector comprising a plurality of fields, each field being used to store one item of execution path information. The trace vector as output is constrained to be of the same size as the colour value, and in the trace mode of operation the trace vector is stored in one of the storage locations of the image buffer in place of the colour value generated by the shader program. This has been found to provide an efficient mechanism for obtaining execution path data useful when performing a variety of debugging activities in respect of a shader program. | 06-17-2010 |
20110035589 | Content usage monitor - A trusted content usage monitor for monitoring content usage is provided. A unique identifier generation unit generates a unique identifier indicative of content being rendered and a packet generator generates a trusted packet comprising the unique identifier. The trusted packet is trust signed by the trusted content usage monitor, so that it can be trusted by its recipient. The trusted content usage monitor has at least one mode of operation in which content rendering cannot be decoupled from operation of the unique identifier generation unit, so that generated packets can be trusted as truly indicative of content usage. | 02-10-2011 |
David John Butcher, Norfolk GB
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20090204963 | Reducing memory usage of a data processing task performed using a virtual machine - A method of performing a processing task in a data processing apparatus is provided that reduces memory usage of the processing task. According to this method a Virtual Machine performs the steps of accessing platform-neutral program code in a function repository, executing the processing task on the Virtual Machine and analysing at a current execution point on a function-by-function basis which functions in the function repository are inactive functions. The Virtual Machine performs software-based unloading from the function repository of at least a portion of platform-neutral program code corresponding to one or more inactive functions. A corresponding virtual machine and data processing apparatus are also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
James Butcher, Nottinghamshire GB
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20150291302 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ITS OPERATION - A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock comprising a web and a plurality of labels attached to the web and which are separable from the web; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of web; a first motive means configured to propel the web along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the first motive means comprising a first motor including a first stator and a first rotor; a labelling peel beak located along the web path and configured to peel the labels from label web as the label stock passes the labelling peel beak; and a printer for printing on the labels. The printer includes a ribbon supply spool support for supporting a ribbon supply spool comprising printer ribbon for the printer; a ribbon take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the printer ribbon; and a second motive means configured to propel the printer ribbon from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support, the second motive means comprising a second motor including a second stator and a second rotor. The labelling machine further comprises a base plate. The following components are mounted to the base plate such that the majority of each component is located on one side of a first surface of the base plate: supply spool support, take-up spool support, first stator, labelling peel beak, ribbon supply spool support, ribbon take-up spool support and second stator. | 10-15-2015 |
James Butcher, Bottesford GB
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20120017784 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A PRINTED DATE - A method of providing a printed date on a product includes providing an avoidance date, providing a current date, and providing an algorithm for calculating a printed date. The algorithm is used to determine the printed date based on the avoidance date and the current date. The printed date is not the same as the avoidance date. The printed date is printed on the product with a printer. | 01-26-2012 |
James Christopher Butcher, Bottesford, Nottinghamshire GB
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20100145867 | VERIFICATION METHOD - A computer-implemented method of verifying the authenticity of a product. The method comprises receiving an identification code associated with said product, and receiving at least one data item, the or each data item relating to a respective characteristic of said product. Said identification code is processed to determine at least one characteristic associated with said identification code; and output data indicating the authenticity of said product is generated by processing said at least one data item relating to a characteristic of said product and said at least one characteristic associated with said identification code. | 06-10-2010 |
James Christopher Butcher, Bottesford GB
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20090083848 | PRINTING METHOD - A method and apparatus for printing a data item. The method comprises receiving at a printer a first component of said data item from an external data source; generating a second component of said data item at said printer; and printing said data item by printing said first and second components. | 03-26-2009 |
James Christopher Butcher, Leicestershire GB
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20140344402 | Networking Method - There is provided an industrial apparatus of the type used in a product packaging facility arranged to pack one or more products into one or more packs. The apparatus comprises a device configured to perform an operation on at least some of the packs as the packs are transported past the device, a controller arranged to control the apparatus, the controller providing a user interface for the apparatus and a communications link providing bi-directional communication between the controller and a remote device. The controller is configured to receive a command from the user interface indicating a request to initiate a remote support session, initiate the remote support session by establishing a communications session between the controller and the remote device, and receive data from the remote device in the communications session to provide remote support for the apparatus. | 11-20-2014 |
James Christopher Butcher, Nottingham GB
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20100172680 | PRINTER CONTROL METHOD - A method for controlling a printer to carry out a printing operation. The method comprises, at a controller device, receiving first input data comprising data for identifying said printer and establishing a connection between said controller device and said printer in response to said first input data. Data for use in said printing operation is assembled and said assembled data is provided to said printer via said established connection. | 07-08-2010 |
Kenneth John Butcher, Kent GB
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20110003848 | Polymorphic Form Of A [1,2,4]Triazole[4,3-A] Pyridine Derivative For Treating Inflammatory Diseases - The present invention relates to a polymorphic form B of Λ/[3-tert-butyl-1-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazol-5-yl]-N-{2-[(3-{2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-6-yl)sulfanyl]benzyl}urea (I) as de-fined herein. This polymorph is useful in the treatment of various conditions, particularly in the treatment of inflammatory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 01-06-2011 |
Martin Butcher, Warwickshire GB
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20140182560 | VARIABLE SPEED DUAL FUELED ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL POWER MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - A fuel system is provided for use with a variable speed dual fuel engine. The fuel system comprises a first fuel injector configured for supplying diesel fuel to the engine, a second fuel injector configured for supplying natural gas to the engine, and a fuel controller configured to implement a diesel injection schedule and a natural gas injection schedule based on at least a fuel map, an optimal engine speed and a current engine speed. | 07-03-2014 |
Martin C. Butcher, Malvern GB
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20100250185 | Method for detection of gravitational anomalies - A method and system for detecting gravitational anomalies comprises measuring surface structures, measuring gravitational field characteristics, and estimating the effect of the surface structures on the gravitational measurements. The estimations are then used to derive a representation of nearby non visible features such as changes in rock density, voids, or oil and gas deposits. The surface structures may be measured by a video camera, with the video sequence being processed to estimate 3D positions of structures relative to the measurement point. Other methods may be used, such as lidar or acoustic techniques as appropriate. The method may be applied above ground and also has efficacy in borehole and sewer surveying applications. | 09-30-2010 |
Martin Samuel Butcher, Warwickshire GB
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20130301180 | VACUUM SWITCH ASSEMBLIES - The present invention relates to a vacuum switch assembly for interrupting and isolating fault current. The vacuum switch assembly includes first and second dc lines that, in use, are electrically connected to the dc output terminals of a primary dc power source and a dc network. Each dc line includes at least one vacuum switch having contacts that are opened and closed under the control of a vacuum switch controller. A passive dc power supply unit is electrically connected to the first and second dc lines and includes a secondary dc power source that provides a substantially ripple-free sensing voltage. The vacuum switch controller is adapted to open the vacuum switch contacts when a fault condition (e.g. a fault current or other fault) or an operator request has been identified and when the current flowing between the vacuum switch contacts is below a chopping current associated with the vacuum switches. | 11-14-2013 |
20140347899 | CONTROL METHODS FOR POWER CONVERTERS - A method of operating a power converter arrangement, the power converter arrangement includes a dc link and a dc load/source, an active rectifier/inverter having dc terminals connected to the dc link and is adapted to provide a variable dc link voltage between a maximum and a minimum limits, an interleaved buck converter having a plurality of converter circuits connected between the dc link and the dc load/source, wherein each converter circuit includes a first switch, a second switch, and a reactor, the method including determining one or more null values of dc link voltage with reference to the voltage across the dc load/source, and if a null value of dc link voltage is between the maximum and the minimum limits, controlling the active rectifier/inverter to provide a dc link voltage that is substantially the same as the null value of dc link voltage. | 11-27-2014 |
Martin Samuel Butcher, Rugby GB
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20130334889 | CONTROL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR REGULATING THE OUPUT CURRENT OF A DC SOURCE POWER CONVERTER CONNECTED TO A MULTI-SOURCE DC SYSTEM - A converter control arrangement ( | 12-19-2013 |
Nicholas Butcher, Ipswich GB
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20100071218 | SWITCH-OPERATING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a switch-operating mechanism. In particular, the present invention relates to a switch-operating mechanism for a power tool, such as a pruning tool. Described is a switch-operating mechanism for a powered tool including a working head having first and second cutter members. The switch-operating mechanism further includes a lever moveable between first, second, and third operative positions. In operation, positioning of the lever in the first operative position provides a ‘power off mode’ in which the power supply is disconnected; movement of the lever into the second operative position causes the at least one of the cutter members to move to a first blade position; and movement of the lever into the third operative position causes the at least one of the cutter members to move to a second blade position. | 03-25-2010 |
20100077621 | VEGETATION CUTTING TOOL - The present invention relates to a vegetation cutting tool. In particular, the present invention relates to a powered vegetation cutting tool and more particularly to a linkage mechanism for a powered vegetation cutting tool. We describe a vegetation cutting tool comprising a cutting head, a motor and transmission means drivable by the motor. The cutting head includes first and second cutter members having respective cutting surfaces, wherein the first cutter member is pivotably mounted with respect to the second cutter member. Additionally, at least the first cutter member is drivable by the transmission means between a first angular position with respect to the second cutter member, in which a space is formed between the respective cutting surfaces, and a second angular position with respect to the second cutter member, in which the space between the respective cutting surfaces is closed. The transmission means also comprises an engagement means associated with the first cutter member, and a crank drivable between defined first and second angular crank positions corresponding to the first and second angular positions, in which the crank is operatively coupled to the engagement means by a link. | 04-01-2010 |
Peter Charles William Butcher, Tollesbury GB
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20100188471 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING - Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means adapted to supply a flow of heated gas for causing dye transfer, and oscillating vane means for directing the heated gas in a direction transverse to the direction of flow, for distributing the heated gas over article(s) during dye transfer. Also disclosed is a method of printing an image, and the resulting printed article. | 07-29-2010 |
20100220169 | THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING - Apparatus for thermal transfer printing of an image from a thermal retransfer sheet onto an article, includes heating means ( | 09-02-2010 |
Rebecca Butcher, Lathom, Ormskirk GB
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20120176656 | LAMINATED GLAZING - A laminated glazing comprising an SPD ply comprising a suspended particle device having a low light transmission off-state and a high light transmission on-state, at least one interlayer ply comprising an interlayer material, and at least one glazing ply is disclosed. The interlayer material has been dried to a predetermined moisture content to increase the time over which the suspended particle device is switchable between the low light transmission off-state and the high light transmission on-state. Use of a dried interlayer to increase the time over which an SPD film is switchable between a low light transmission off-state and a high light transmission on-state is also disclosed. Additionally a process for producing the aforementioned laminated glazing is disclosed. It has been found that the moisture content of the interlayer material is a factor in determining the switching characteristics over time of an SPD film incorporated into a laminated glazing. | 07-12-2012 |