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Bruce Drinkwater, Bristol GB
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20130047728 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE MANIPULATION OF OBJECTS USING ULTRASOUND - A method and apparatus for manipulating particles. The apparatus comprising an ultrasound source for providing a variable ultrasound signal within a region of interest, and a controller connected to the ultrasound source such that it provides a control signal to the ultrasound source. The variable ultrasound signal creates a pressure field within the region of interest, the shape and/or position of which can be altered by changing the control signal input to the ultrasound source such that a particle within the region of interest will move in response to changes in the pressure field. | 02-28-2013 |
Don Drinkwater, Carlisle, MA US
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20120132838 | MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC VALVE CONVERSION DEVICE - An apparatus and method for automating the operation of a manual control valve upon the occurrence of a specified condition includes a valve handle engaging member mounted on an operating shaft turned by a motor held by a housing or support which is mountable to the manual valve body or associated conduit. The motor is operated by a motor control circuit when a sensor detects the condition. The structure and method of mounting may include a quick disconnect mechanism. The control circuit may operate at different power levels depending on the state of the sensor. | 05-31-2012 |
Don L. Drinkwater, Carlisle, MA US
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20140001383 | EFFICIENT MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC VALVE CONVERSION DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
Graham Drinkwater, Cambridge GB
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20130235166 | SYNCHRONISATION METHOD - A method by which a transmitter and receiver synchronise. The transmitter and receiver are operable in accordance with a protocol which mandates that some transmissions are jittered. The method comprises the transmitter transmitting a pseudo-random seed to the receiver; determining a jitter value based on the pseudo-random seed; and transmitting a synchronisation packet to the receiver at a time determined by the jitter value. The receiver receives the pseudo-random seed from the transmitter; determines timing of a receive window for the synchronisation packet based on the pseudo-random seed; opens the receive window at the determined time; and receives the synchronisation packet within the receive window. | 09-12-2013 |
Jared Drinkwater, Auburn, WA US
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20130133520 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A system for brewing a desired portion of a beverage, such as a single-cup portion of coffee, is provided. The system may have more than one brew module. The system allows a user to quickly and easily brew a variety of types of single-cup portions of a beverage. In some embodiments, the system may brew a single-cup portion of coffee in a relatively short period of time based on a combination of certain parameters. The system may include an automatic cleaning mechanism such that a user does not need to manually clean components of a brewing machine between brew cycles. The system may also include apparatus configured to substantially prevent steam from reaching grinder components of the system. The system may also include apparatus configured to provide a precise dose of material based on, for example, volume of the material. Methods and apparatus for brewing a beverage are also disclosed. | 05-30-2013 |
20140298927 | APPURTENANCES INCLUDING SENSORS FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING WOUND DRESSINGS - In some embodiments, an appurtenance to a wound dressing includes: a substrate with at least one surface of a size and shape to mate with a surface of a wound dressing; a plurality of projections attached to the substrate and positioned to secure the substrate to the wound dressing; one or more sensor units attached to the substrate, the one or more sensor units configured to sense a condition of the wound dressing; and a transmission unit attached to the substrate and operably coupled to the one or more sensor units, the transmission unit including circuitry configured to transmit information associated with the one or more sensor units. | 10-09-2014 |
Jared I. Drinkwater, Auburn, WA US
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20130252057 | Slidable Battery Door Assembly - A slidable battery door assembly is described. In implementations, the slidable battery door assembly (hereinafter “door assembly”) includes a door that is slidable to control access to a battery compartment for a device. Also included is a battery contact inside the battery compartment that is coupled to the door. When the door is closed, the battery contact holds a battery in place and serves as a portion of an electrical circuit that includes the battery. The door may be slidably opened such that the battery contact releases the battery, allowing the battery to be removed from the battery compartment. Thus, the door assembly enables easy installation and removal of a battery. Further, the door assembly can be positioned to hold a battery securely in place and provide an electrically conductive connection between the battery and an electrical circuit. | 09-26-2013 |
John Drinkwater, Hampshire GB
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20100110514 | SECURITY ARTICLES AND DEVICES CONTAINING CODED HOLOGRAPHIC PLATELETS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides for a security article for anti-counterfeit ( | 05-06-2010 |
John Drinkwater, Fleet Hampshire GB
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20090303558 | DATA PROTECTION STRUCTURE - The present invention provides for a data protection device comprising an optically variable diffractive scratch-layered structure overlying data to be protected, wherein the device includes at least first and second opaque metallic layers separated by a flexible light-absorbing separation layer. | 12-10-2009 |
Kenneth J. Drinkwater, Hants GB
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20130269865 | SECURE DATA PROTECTION OPTICALLY VARIABLE LABELS AND FOILS - Embodiments of the invention, therefore, provide improved systems and methods for tracking targets in a simulation environment. A security device having a first layer that carries indicia arranged to present covert information. Embodiments of the invention may include a second layer that carries decoding optical elements. In some embodiments, the second layer is arranged to be moveable relative to the first layer from a first position to a second position. In some embodiments, when in the second position, the optical elements serve to cooperate with the indicia so as to reveal the covert information for visual observation. | 10-17-2013 |
K. John Drinkwater, Andover GB
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20100085642 | DIFFRACTIVE DEVICE - The invention provides in particular for an achromatic diffractive diffuser comprising a surface relief diffractive device arranged such that, under illumination by ambient light, the diffractive effect serves to provide a uniform achromatic diffuser reflection into a defined viewing zone for observation by an observer, and also such that the achromatic diffractive replay of the device has a non-symmetric distribution of diffractive light intensity between positive and negative diffractive order such that the diffractive efficiency in the desired diffractive order is enhanced over that of the undesired order to provide an enhanced brightness achromatic device. | 04-08-2010 |
K. John Drinkwater, Fleet GB
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20090316238 | OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE - A holographic effect generating structure (HEGS), either stand alone or integrated with a security diffractive image, generates a holographic optically varying image by a process of diffraction of light, this image under white light illumination generates a smoothly and continuously variable structureless optically variable apparent motion effect which moves along a pre-determined track within pre-determined limits, the device characterised that it generates 3 planes of images under white light illumination—an image plane image located at or near the image plane corresponding to the real plane of the device which defines the predetermined movement track of the apparent motion effect and its bounds, a second virtual image plane situated away from the image plane of the device forming a virtual viewing zone corresponding at which an observer would be positioned to observe the visual effect and a third image plane, which defines a region where all the light rays from the image plane artwork to the viewing zone pass through or appear to originate from which defines the defines the viewing track of the apparent motion effect. | 12-24-2009 |
Nick J. Drinkwater, Houston, TX US
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20090312995 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODELING FLOW EVENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FORMATION OF A GEOLOGICAL RESERVOIR - A system configured to model geometric architectures of flow events in geological reservoirs. In one embodiment, the system comprises a geological control input, a rules module, and a modeling module. The geological control input is configured to receive a set of environmental conditions that act as geological controls impacting a geometric architecture of a geological reservoir at a point in geologic time. The rules module is configured to apply a set of rules to the set of environmental conditions present at the point in geologic time to determine geometric flow parameters of the geometric architecture, wherein the set of rules comprise one or more empirical rules. The modeling module is configured to model the geometric architecture based on the geometric flow parameters determined for the flow event by the rules module. | 12-17-2009 |
Polly Drinkwater, Lincoln, MA US
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20110215610 | Retrofit Tailgate Damper - A tailgate control mechanism used to exert a force on a pivot. The tailgate may include a pivoting main body and a pivot fixed to a truck bed, where the main body may move about the pivot. The tailgate may also include a piston element including a first end connected to the pivot and a second end connected to the main body. The second end may be positioned above the first end when the main body is in a closed position. The piston element may also be configured to provide a counter force to balance the weight of the tailgate. The piston element may also be retrofitted. | 09-08-2011 |
20110217662 | IGNITION SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE LPG BURNER - A gas-fired heat gun is ignited using an electrode tip located downstream of a flame holder such that the electrode tip is in the path of the flowing gas. The electrode is connected to a voltage source that causes a spark to jump from the electrode tip to another part of the heat gun, such as the flame holder or a casing of the heat gun, when a trigger is pulled, thereby igniting the flowing gas. The electrode is typically a thin wire extending through a portion of a diffuser defining a portion of the gas flow path upstream of the flame holder. The electrode may be continuous from the diffuser to a terminal end downstream of the flame holder. | 09-08-2011 |
Roger Drinkwater, Vernon CA
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20120329717 | NOVEL OMEGA CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES - This invention relates to an isolated, synthetic or recombinant peptide, wherein the peptide comprises the sequence: C K G K G A Xaa | 12-27-2012 |
Wayne D. Drinkwater, Fairport, NY US
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20110142498 | REPLENISHER TONER CONTAINER - A low cost, robust and efficient replenisher toner container is provided and includes (a) a one-piece blow-molded container body having a wall defining an exterior surface of the body and an interior cavity within the body; (b) a first end, of the one-piece blow-molded container body, having a handle member; (c) a second end, of the one-piece blow-molded container body opposite the first end, including a single fill/dispense opening for filling the interior cavity with replenisher toner and for dispensing replenisher toner from the interior cavity; and (d) at least a one molded scoop member formed at the second end for efficiently delivering the replenisher toner being dispensed from the interior cavity into receiving components in the xerographic machine. | 06-16-2011 |
20120288287 | LOCKOUT DEVICE AND AN INDICATOR TO ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT CONSUMABLE IS REPLACED IN A PRINTING DEVICE - According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided methods of replenishing at least one consumable in a printer system having at least one channel with a lockout device and an indicator. The embodiments incorporate a solenoid latch on the channel, a channel closed switch and an attention light. When a consumable needs to be replaced, the user scans the new consumable label against a CRUM reader. If it is valid consumable for the printing system, the attention light above the low or empty channel is lit and its solenoid latch is released. The attention light and solenoid latch would be wired in parallel so that whenever the solenoid is energized to allow the channel to be opened, the attention light will illuminate. | 11-15-2012 |
20130249978 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CARRYING AND DISPENSING AN INK USEFUL IN PRINTING - An apparatus, method and system are provided for carrying and dispensing an ink into a printing system. A system configured to dispense an ink comprises an ink carrying apparatus having a container, a movable cover, a unit monitor, a film, and a locking tab. The system also comprises a docking station configured to accept the ink carrying apparatus and engage the locking tab when the movable cover is in an open position. The system further comprises a processor configured to communicate with the unit monitor to facilitate a movement of the movable cover from a closed position to the open position. Based on a detection of a type of ink in the container, the movable cover is allowed to be moved from the closed position to the open position so as to facilitate removal of the film and cause the ink to be dispensed. | 09-26-2013 |
William Edwin Drinkwater, Greenlawn, NY US
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20130232794 | FOOD CHOPPER - A food chopper having an integrated cutting surface for a food chopper is provided. The integrated cutting surface can be incorporated into food chopping compartment of the chopper and may include a window for allowing visual inspection of the chopped food while still within the compartment. The food chopper includes blade mechanism having at least one V-shaped blade and a blade cover/cleaner configured to maintain the at least one V-shaped blade covered from user exposure even when the food chopping compartment is removed from the chopper. | 09-12-2013 |
20130293053 | POLE PIECE AND YOKE CONNECTION FOR DC MOTOR - A motor including a rotor and a field frame is provided. The field frame comprises a generally annular yoke, a plurality of generally arcuately spaced apart pole pieces extending from the yoke, and a winding extending at least in part about the pole pieces. The yoke includes a plurality of pole piece connection locations. Each of the pole pieces is associated with a corresponding one of the connection locations. The pole pieces and the yoke are connected at the pole piece connection locations in an interlocking manner. | 11-07-2013 |
20140263111 | COLLAPSIBLE DRYING RACK - A collapsible drying rack having a flexible base capable of being folded along at least one fold line or axis, and a substantially rigid drying support secured to a portion of the flexible base. The drying support has one or more tines configured to have a first folded position and a second upright operable position. A locking mechanism secures the tines in their upright operable position. The flexible base can be folded over the drying support (when the tines are folded down) and secured in the folded position for storage. | 09-18-2014 |