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Adam Simon Hayward, Durham GB
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20160137956 | BENEFIT AGENT DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS - Benefit agent delivery system suitable for use in cleaning compositions, particularly laundry, comprising benefit agents such as dyes, pigments etc, for release during a cleaning and/or treatment step, such as a domestic washing and/or rinsing step. Cleaning compositions containing the benefit agent delivery systems and methods of making the delivery systems and the cleaning compositions. | 05-19-2016 |
Alan Hayward, Manchester GB
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20120192182 | MIGRATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINES - To migrate two or more virtual machines in a source hypervisor to a target hypervisor, a list of active and connected virtual machines in the source hypervisor is acquired. Connections between the source virtual machines are rerouted to a buffer so that data flowing between the source virtual machines is captured. The source virtual machines are migrated to a target hypervisor and are connected in the same manner as in the source hypervisor. The buffered data is migrated to the respective migrated virtual machines, and the target virtual machines are activated. The virtual machines can be migrated in order of data flow dependency such that the least dependent virtual machine is migrated first. | 07-26-2012 |
20130179883 | MIGRATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINES - To migrate two or more virtual machines in a source hypervisor to a target hypervisor, a list of active and connected virtual machines in the source hypervisor is acquired. Connections between the source virtual machines are rerouted to a buffer so that data flowing between the source virtual machines is captured. The source virtual machines are migrated to a target hypervisor and are connected in the same manner as in the source hypervisor. The buffered data is migrated to the respective migrated virtual machines, and the target virtual machines are activated. The virtual machines can be migrated in order of data flow dependency such that the least dependent virtual machine is migrated first. | 07-11-2013 |
Andrew W. Hayward, Flitwick GB
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20140301525 | MEASUREMENT PROBE WITH HEAT CYCLE EVENT COUNTER - A measurement device is disclosed, embodiments of which are adapted to withstand, detect, and record detection of heat cycle events, including autoclave cycles. Embodiments of the measurement device comprise a sensor for measuring a characteristic of a medium and a heat cycle detection unit. Embodiments of the heat cycle detection unit comprise a temperature or atmospheric pressure responsive element, a detection module, data interface, and data memory. In one disclosed embodiment, the temperature or pressure responsive element is configured to respond to a characteristic of a heat cycle event while the heat cycle detection unit is off. In another disclosed embodiment, the detection module is configured to automatically power off the heat cycle detection unit in response to detecting an autoclave cycle. Methods of using the devices are also disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
20160004956 | MEASUREMENT PROBE WITH HEAT CYCLE EVENT COUNTER - A system comprising a measurement device and a handheld device is disclosed, the system adapted to withstand, detect, record, and display heat cycle event counts. The measurement device comprises a sensor for measuring and a heat cycle detection unit. The heat cycle detection unit comprises a temperature or pressure responsive element, a detection module, data interface, and data memory. The handheld device comprises a screen, a button, a communication circuit, and a processing system. The communication circuit is configured to communicate with the measurement device and a computing device and the processing system is configured to receive non-measurement information from the measurement device, display the received information on the screen, and cycle the received information displayed on the screen based on an actuation of the button, wherein the handheld device is used to display a heat sterilization cycle count of the measurement device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160048752 | MEASUREMENT PROBE WITH HEAT CYCLE EVENT COUNTER - A measurement device is disclosed, embodiments of which are adapted to withstand, detect, and record detection of heat cycle events, including autoclave cycles. Embodiments of the measurement device comprise a sensor for measuring a characteristic of a medium and a heat cycle detection unit. Embodiments of the heat cycle detection unit comprise a temperature or atmospheric pressure responsive element, a detection module, data interface, and data memory. In one disclosed embodiment, the temperature or pressure responsive element is configured to respond to a characteristic of a heat cycle event while the heat cycle detection unit is off. In another disclosed embodiment, the detection module is configured to automatically power off the heat cycle detection unit in response to detecting an autoclave cycle. Methods of using the devices are also disclosed. | 02-18-2016 |
Anthony Hayward, Halifax GB
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20090072944 | STREET LIGHTING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING A CHANNEL HOPPING SCHEME FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A MASTER NODE AND A SLAVE NODE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for communicating between a first node and a further node of a communication network via a wireless communication link comprising a plurality of channels. The method includes the steps of generating a pseudo random number at the first node, selecting a one of the plurality of channels responsive to the pseudo random number and transmitting a message from said first node to said further node via the selected channel. | 03-19-2009 |
Bruce Lewin John Hayward, Cheltenham GB
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20100123013 | THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE - A thermostatic mixing valve having a hot water inlet for connection to a supply of hot water, a cold water inlet for connection to a supply of cold water, an outlet for temperature controlled water and a valve device for controlling the relative proportions of hot and cold water admitted to a mixing chamber. The outlet communicates with the mixing chamber to receive temperature controlled water having a desired temperature. A temperature control adjusts the valve device in accordance with the desired temperature of the temperature controlled water where the valve device and the mixing chamber form flow passages for the incoming streams of hot and cold water and are configured such that the velocity of the incoming water streams is maintained and the incoming water streams are turned to flow in the same direction so that flow of one stream can entrain and assist flow of the other stream. | 05-20-2010 |
Ian P. Hayward, Warminster GB
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20090310132 | Spectroscopic apparatus and methods - In a Raman spectroscopy apparatus, exciting light is focussed on a sample ( | 12-17-2009 |
John Hayward, West Sussex GB
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20100307335 | FUEL CLEANING FOR GAS FIRED ENGINES - Gas fired internal combustion engines which are run on contaminated fuel suffer from the buildup of internal deposits and corrosion. This is a particular problem with engines fuelled by biogas, e.g. from waste decomposition. By filtering the fuel via a filter containing an ion-exchange resin substantial improvements can be obtained. | 12-09-2010 |
Justin Hayward, Southampton GB
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20100238429 | Method and Apparatus for Acoustic Sensing Using Multiple Optical Pulses - An improved technique for acoustic sensing involves, in one embodiment, launching into a medium, a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic-waves. The frequency of electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy scattered by the medium is detected and, in one embodiment, may be used to determine a characteristic of the environment of the medium. For example, if the medium is a buried optical fiber into which light pulses have been launched in accordance with the invention, the presence of acoustic waves within the region of the buried fiber can be detected | 09-23-2010 |
20150153248 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACOUSTIC SENSING USING MULTIPLE OPTICAL PULSES - An improved technique for acoustic sensing involves, in one embodiment, launching into a medium, a plurality of groups of pulse-modulated electromagnetic-waves. The frequency of electromagnetic waves in a pulse within a group differs from the frequency of the electromagnetic waves in another pulse within the group. The energy scattered by the medium is detected and, in one embodiment, may be used to determine a characteristic of the environment of the medium. For example, if the medium is a buried optical fiber into which light pulses have been launched in accordance with the invention, the presence of acoustic waves within the region of the buried fiber can be detected. | 06-04-2015 |
Justin Kenneth Hayward, London GB
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20130052994 | PAIRING OF SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE AND DOMAIN MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT - There is discussed a smart card comprising data memory, one or more processors operable to execute programs stored in the data memory, and an interface for receiving data from and transmitting data to a host device. The data memory stores a subscriber identification module for authenticating a subscriber of a wireless communications network. In accordance with the invention, the data memory further stores a domain management module operable to generate management signals, either manually or automatically, which i) retrieve information from the resource records from a domain name server or web page data for a domain associated with the subscriber and ii) modify the resource records stored by the domain name server or web page data for the domain associated with the subscriber. | 02-28-2013 |
Laurent Tucker Hayward, Lasne BE
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20130326383 | VIBRATION DATA COLLECTION AND PROCESSING FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method for collecting and processing vibration data from a turbine engine system is disclosed. The method comprises: receiving engine data from the turbine engine while in service, where the engine data include vibration data measured by one or more sensors disposed on the turbine engine. The method further comprises receiving user input through a user interface; processing the vibration data in response to the user input; and displaying the processed vibration data through the user interface, the processed data being displayed as a function of a time parameter. | 12-05-2013 |
Mark Hayward, Cardiff GB
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20150257021 | System, Device And Method For Testing App Performance - An automated solution for measuring the performance of one or more selected apps across a wireless network, from a given location. The device of the invention, which may be termed a ‘probe’, performs the automation and validation of a range of apps with their respective cloud services, the probe including a local interface for receiving from a remote controller the credentials intended for testing the target app service if applicable. The invention can be used to generate an alert when the performance of a particular app at the location fails to meet certain criteria. It can also be sued to generate a report relating to the app performance at the location. | 09-10-2015 |
Peter Hayward, Hebden Bridge GB
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20140216165 | SUBSEA RETRIEVABLE PRESSURE SENSOR - A subsea retrievable pressure sensor for measuring fluid pressure at a well or other subsea fluid system. In one embodiment, a pressure sensor assembly includes a subsea pressure housing, a first pressure sensor, an electrical connector, a first hydraulic connector, and a latching mechanism. The first pressure sensor is disposed within the housing, and the electrical connector and first hydraulic connector are disposed in wall of the housing. The electrical connector is electrically coupled to the first pressure sensor to communicate electrical power though the housing to the first pressure sensor and to communicate pressure measurement values from the first pressure sensor through the housing. The first hydraulic connector is hydraulically coupled to the first pressure sensor to communicate hydraulic pressure to the first pressure sensor through the housing. The latching mechanism extends through the housing to secure the housing to a subsea receptacle. | 08-07-2014 |
Peter Hayward, Haslemere GB
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20130061688 | Fluid Flow Monitor - There are disclosed methods and apparatus for monitoring fluid flow along a conduit such as a well bore or a pipeline. A sensor optical fibre is disposed along the conduit, and an optical interrogator is used to launch probe light pulses into the fibre and to determine optical properties of probe light backscattered within the fibre, the properties being indicative of vibration as a function along the fibre. An analyser is used to detect one or more vibration features moving along the conduit and to determine a measure of fluid flow based on the detected movement. | 03-14-2013 |
Peter James Hayward, New Plymouth NZ
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20100068543 | MODIFICATION OF WOOD WITH HYDROPHILIC PREPOLYMERS - A composition for modification of wood products is disclosed. The composition contains a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a polyfunctional hydrophilic polymer of high molecular weight and a crosslinking agent. The composition may also contain a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a sugar and a crosslinking agent. Modification of the wood product may result in one or more of: improved stiffness, strength, surface hardness, dimensional stability, water resistance, flame retardancy, and biological resistance. | 03-18-2010 |
20110008610 | ENCAPSULATED WOOD PRESERVATIVES - A method of incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product, the method including the steps of synthesising a plurality of capsules each having an outer shell of polymer and incorporating within each capsule an additive which includes an organic biocide, and then applying the capsules to the wood or wood product in a manner whereby the capsules penetrate the wood or wood product. | 01-13-2011 |
20120003491 | Insecticidal Composition and Method - A composition for surface treatment of timber and wood products that provides protection against insect damage to all surfaces without any need for a secondary insecticide treatment of one or more new, untreated surfaces generated by post-treatment processing operations including sawing, cutting, drilling, beveling, planing, sanding and/or a combination thereof, comprising one or more non-repellent insecticides. | 01-05-2012 |
20130090238 | Synergistic Fungicidal Composition And Methods Of Use - Described is a broad spectrum, synergistic fungicidal composition when used for the preservation of a glued wood product comprising as active ingredients: | 04-11-2013 |
20140057095 | ENCAPSULATED WOOD PRESERVATIVES - A method of incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product, the method including the steps of synthesising a plurality of capsules each having an outer shell of polymer and incorporating within each said capsule an additive which includes an organic biocide, and then applying the said capsules to the wood or wood product in a manner whereby the capsules penetrate the wood or wood product. | 02-27-2014 |
20150264920 | Encapsulated Wood Preservatives - A method of incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product, the method including the steps of synthesising a plurality of capsules each having an outer shell of polymer and incorporating within each said capsule an additive which includes an organic biocide, and then applying the said capsules to the wood or wood product in a manner whereby the capsules penetrate the wood or wood product. | 09-24-2015 |
Rhian Elizabeth Hayward, Burwell GB
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20110172123 | Arrays - Protein arrays that allow the analysis of differentially expressed proteins in parallel are disclosed. Methods for making such arrays, and their use for screening and/or evaluating the effect of chemical entities, including drug and therapeutic moieties, are described. The arrays can also be used to screen for compounds, peptides, or proteins, which modulate the interaction between a protein and the differentially expressed protein. | 07-14-2011 |
Richard Peter Hayward, Fitzroy AU
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20140195352 | Advertising On Computing Devices - The present invention relates generally to a method executable at a networked computing device having a display. The method generally includes (i) displaying advertising content on the display when the computing device is in a locked state in which interactions with the computing device are limited, (ii) receiving an unlocking user input to cause the computing device to enter an unlocked state in which interactions with the computing device are less limited than when in the locked state, and (iii) displaying, in the unlocked state, a home screen including an activatable image associated with the advertising content. | 07-10-2014 |
20140195353 | Advertising On Computing Devices - The present invention relates generally to a method executable at a networked computing device having a display. The method generally includes (i) displaying advertising content on the display when the computing device is in a locked state in which interactions with the computing device are limited, (ii) receiving an unlocking user input to cause the computing device to enter an unlocked state in which interactions with the computing device are less limited than when in the locked state, and (iii) displaying, in the unlocked state, a home screen including an activatable image associated with the advertising content. | 07-10-2014 |
Stephen Hayward, Maidenhead GB
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20120264546 | GOLF GAME AND SCORING METHOD - A method for playing and scoring a golf game, comprising determining an actual time it takes a team to complete a golf hole, determining a number of strokes taken by the team in completing the golf hole, multiplying the number of strokes taken by the team in completing the golf hole by a predetermined amount of time to determine an added shot time, determining a total hole time by adding the added shot time to the actual time it takes the team to complete the golf hole, and recording the total hole time on a score keeping means. | 10-18-2012 |
20120274773 | GOLF GAME AND REALITY TELEVISION SHOW - A method for conducting a reality golf television show, comprising conducting a selection process, wherein the selection process comprise: a first component based on participants' driving range ability, oral skills, attitude, and golf knowledge; a second component based on participants' golf course performance, wherein, the selection is performed by collecting votes from viewers via a communications network, conducting a team-play golf tournament, and following each of the television show's participants with a camera and recording their everyday lives throughout the television show. | 11-01-2012 |
Stephen David Hayward, Malvern GB
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20100207804 | RADAR METHOD AND APPARATUS SUITABLE FOR USE IN MULTIPATH ENVIRONMENTS - A method and system for locating objects in a region having a high degree of multipath susceptibility comprises a plurality of transducers, each being a transmit or receive antenna, and being arranged about the region in known locations, to form a bistatic or multistatic radar, with some embodiments being MIMO systems. Signals transmitted by the transmit antenna(s) are received at each receive antenna and processed to form a set of channel impulse responses, or power delay profiles, representative of the region at a given time. A second set is formed at a different time, and the difference between the two sets is calculated, the difference containing information on movement within the region. The difference may be processed to localise the moving object(s) by graphical means, e.g. by generating an x-y image representative of the region, and accumulating at each pixel appropriate values of the profile difference selected according to the propagation delay between a transmit-receive antenna pair via a region point represented by the pixel. | 08-19-2010 |
Vincent Hayward, Paris FR
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20090076732 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to the analysis of the mechanical properties of materials. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present invention relates to systems and methods of deriving the static and dynamic mechanical properties of deformative materials, for example, but not limited to, biological surfaces. The systems and methods of the present invention can be used to derive and evaluate the mechanical properties of many biological surfaces and subsurfaces, including but not limited to the skin. | 03-19-2009 |
20120001572 | DEVICE FOR QUICKLY GENERATING A TORQUE ON AN EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE WITH LOW INERTIA - The invention relates to a device for generating a torque on an output member in response to a torque setpoint, including a first motor unit including at least one motor of a first power, or small motor, having a shaft to which the output member is connected, a second motor unit including at least one motor of a second power higher than the first power, or large motor, having a shaft rotationally connected to the output member via viscous coupling means, and servo-control means programmed, in response to a torque setpoint (M | 01-05-2012 |
20130151960 | SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING A CONTACT WITH A SURFACE BY TACTILE SIMULATION - System for simulation of a contact with a surface by tactile stimulation comprising a surface ( | 06-13-2013 |
20130220392 | White Cane with Integrated Electronic Travel Aid Using 3D TOF Sensor - The invention describes an electronic travel aid (ETA) for blind and visually impaired persons implemented in a detachable handle of a white cane. The device enhances the functionality of the white cane giving the user more detailed information about the environment within a defined corridor of interest in front of the user with an extended range of a few meters up to 10 m. It provides a reliable warning if there is a risk of collision with obstacles including those at trunk or head height, which are not recognized by a conventional white cane. Additional sensors are integrated to delimit the defined corridor during the cane sweeping thereby reducing the amount of information that is transmitted to the user via the tactile interface. Alternatively, the device can be used independently from the cane as an object recognition and orientation aid. | 08-29-2013 |
20140346901 | MINIATURE LINEAR VIBROTACTILE ACTUATOR - The invention relates to a miniature linear vibrotactile actuator comprising: a first element | 11-27-2014 |