Whitaker, GB
Andrew Whitaker, Staffordshire GB
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20120137420 | TOILET FACILITY FOR A PATIENT - A self contained toilet facility ( | 06-07-2012 |
David Whitaker, London GB
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20100036319 | AUTO INJECTOR - An auto injector including: a housing; an outlet portion with a needle ( | 02-11-2010 |
20110056501 | INTRAUTERINE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame. | 03-10-2011 |
20110166508 | INSERTER - The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle ( | 07-07-2011 |
20130152942 | INSERTER - The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130220338 | INSERTER - The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system, comprising a handle ( | 08-29-2013 |
20140076328 | INSERTER - The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle ( | 03-20-2014 |
20150051481 | INTRAUTERINE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame. | 02-19-2015 |
20150076008 | BIOSENSOR DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A plug side surface of a plug housing is provided with a claw portion. The claw portion includes a plug lock surface facing in a direction away from a connector mounting surface. Each assistant fitting of a receptacle connector includes a receptacle lock surface that faces in a direction approaching the connector mounting surface and is opposed to the plug lock surface in a mated state. The plug lock surface includes a lock maintaining surface and an unlocking surface. Assuming that an angle formed between a reference plane and the lock maintaining surface is a lock maintaining angle and an angle formed between the reference plane and the unlocking surface is an unlocking angle, the lock maintaining angle is smaller than the unlocking angle. | 03-19-2015 |
David Whitaker, London Greater GB
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20110172593 | AN INSERTER - The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system, comprising a handle ( | 07-14-2011 |
David Whitaker, Wiltshire GB
David Jonathan Townley Whitaker, Melbourn GB
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20120184927 | DISPENSER WITH SLIDING SEAL, TREATMENT DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A treatment device and associated methods are disclosed, the treatment device comprising: a fluid dispenser comprising: a sealable reservoir for storing a fluid to be dispensed; a transfer body for carrying a predetermined volume of said fluid from said reservoir to a dispensing point outside of said reservoir; and a sliding seal for maintaining said reservoir in a sealed state while a portion of said transfer body carrying said predetermined volume of fluid and said predetermined volume of fluid are moved from a position inside of said reservoir to said dispensing point outside of said reservoir; and an applicator for applying a predetermined volume of fluid present at said dispensing point to a part of the human or animal body, wherein said applicator comprises means for dispersing said predetermined volume of fluid in a jet of gas directed towards said part of the human or animal body. | 07-19-2012 |
David Jonathan Townley Whitaker, London GB
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20120296261 | DELIVERY DEVICE AND DELIVERY METHODS - Various delivery devices and methods are disclosed, including a delivery device ( | 11-22-2012 |
Derek Whitaker, Devon GB
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20130152492 | SURFACE COVERING INCORPORATING A LOCKING JOINT - Surface coverings comprising individual covering elements, such as for decking are known. However, known constructions have problems including separation of the joints between planks as the material of the covering elements contracts over time. Existing products make use of harmful solvent based adhesives for securing the elements together, the application of which is also labour intensive. A surface covering comprising two or more covering elements, each covering element having a first part comprising a female member; a second part comprising a male member for engagement with a female member, the first part having a top surface and a basal surface, the basal surface extending beyond the top surface to provide an open recess for reception of the male member, the second part having a top surface and a basal surface and a male member protruding therebetween, the female member and the male member providing an interference fit upon engagement. | 06-20-2013 |
John Michael Whitaker, Manchester GB
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20140053422 | PROBE - A surface profile measurement probe comprising two spaced apart points | 02-27-2014 |
Jonathon Paul Whitaker, Solihull GB
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20080286782 | ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES - The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small. | 11-20-2008 |
20100216144 | ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES - The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small. | 08-26-2010 |
20120123687 | ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES - The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small. | 05-17-2012 |
20140162253 | ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES - The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small. | 06-12-2014 |
Mark Whitaker, Ware GB
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20130156828 | Dry Powder Inhalation Drug Products Exhibiting Moisture Control Properties and Methods of Administering the Same - A drug product comprises a dry powder inhalation device having a pharmaceutical composition present therein, said pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound which is (6α, 11β, 16α, 17α)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1, 4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material, and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein, wherein the enclosed volume exhitbits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157991 | Dry Powder Inhalation Drug Products Exhibiting Moisture Control Properties and Methods of Administering the Same - A drug product comprises a dry powder inhalation device containing one or more pharmaceutical compositions present therein, wherein the one or more pharmaceutical compositions comprise active ingredients (I) 4-{(1R)-2-[(6-{2-[(2,6-dichlorobenzyl)oxy]ethoxy}hexyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl}-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, or a salt thereof, and (II) (6α,11β,16α,17α)-6,9-difluoro-17-{[(fluoromethyl)thio]carbonyl}-11-hydroxy-16-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-dien-17-yl 2-furancarboxylate or a solvate thereof; a hygroscopic material; and a package which encompasses the dry powder inhalation device and the hygroscopic material defining an enclosed volume therein; wherein each of the active ingredients (I) and (II) are present in the same or different pharmaceutical compositions, and wherein the enclosed volume within the package exhibits a Relative Humidity of from 20% to 40%. | 06-20-2013 |
Martin Whitaker, Nottingham GB
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20140287052 | TREATMENT OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY - The disclosure relates to the treatment of adrenal insufficiency with particular but not limiting application to paediatric treatment regimens, the treatment of the elderly and non-human animals. | 09-25-2014 |
20140370113 | HYDROCORTISONE CONTROLLED RELEASE FORMULATION - The disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising hydrocortisone and its use in the treatment of conditions that would benefit from a delayed release of hydrocortisone, in particular conditions such as adrenal insufficiency, inflammatory conditions and depression. | 12-18-2014 |
Martin Whitaker, Hgh Wycombe GB
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20090197536 | Improvements relating to data transfer apparatus - A data movement controller ( | 08-06-2009 |
Martin Whitaker, Buckinghamshire GB
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20110185151 | Data Processing Architecture - A parallel processor is described which is operated in a SIMD manner. The processor comprises: a plurality of processing elements connected in a string and grouped into a plurality of processing units, wherein each processing unit comprises a plurality of processing elements which each have direct interconnections with all of the other processing elements within the respective processing unit, the interconnections enabling data transfer between any two elements within a unit to be effected in a single clock cycle. | 07-28-2011 |
20110191567 | Relating to Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) Architectures - Improvements Relating to Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) Architectures A parallel processor for processing a plurality of different processing instruction streams in parallel is described. The processor comprises a plurality of data processing units; and a plurality of SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) controllers, each connectable to a group of data processing units of the plurality of data processing units, and each SIMD controller arranged to handle an individual processing task with a subgroup of actively connected data processing units selected from the group of data processing units. The parallel processor is arranged to vary dynamically the size of the subgroup of data processing units to which each SIMD controller is actively connected under control of received processing instruction streams, thereby permitting each SIMD controller to be actively connected to a different number of processing units for different processing tasks. | 08-04-2011 |
20120047350 | CONTROLLING SIMD PARALLEL PROCESSORS - A processing apparatus for processing source code comprising a plurality of single line instructions to implement a desired processing function is described. The processing apparatus comprises: | 02-23-2012 |
Martin Whitaker, High Wycombe GB
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20130044825 | BLOCK MOTION ESTIMATION - Methods and apparatus for conducting motion searching are provided. A first 2D array includes interconnected multi-directional shift registers for storing and shifting image values corresponding to a search window within a search region. A second 2D array includes registers for storing image values corresponding to a macroblock. A distortion calculation module is arranged to calculate and output a distortion value corresponding to the difference between image values stored in associated registers of the first and second arrays. The distortion value quantifies the correlation between the search window and the macroblock. The shift registers of the first 2D array are controlled to pass image values between adjacent shift registers to translate the position of the search window within the search region. Distortion values outputted after progressive shifts of the first 2D array are tracked to determine an optimal registration position of the macroblock relative to the search region. | 02-21-2013 |
Michael Whitaker, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne GB
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20110000309 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PARAMETERS OF FLUID FLOW - A flow rate measuring apparatus comprises a vessel for receiving electrically conductive liquid, and a measuring element for measuring electrically the filled volume of the vessel as a function of time to provide a signal representative of the flow rate of electrically conductive liquid entering the vessel. The measuring element is disposable within the vessel and is configured to regulate the flow of electrically conductive liquid from the first side to the second side of the measuring element. | 01-06-2011 |
20140110319 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING HAEMODIALYSIS - An apparatus for performing haemodialysis on a patient comprises: first blood transfer means ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140296746 | URINE FLOW MEASURING APPARATUS - A urine flow measuring apparatus that includes a container for receiving urine, measuring means for measuring the weight and/or volume of urine received by the container, and memory means for recording the weight and/or volume measured by the measuring means. Through a controller the measuring means: continually measures the weight and/or volume of the container at regular sampling intervals; and at each sampling interval, identifies if a positive change in the weight and/or volume of the container has occurred and then compares results within a data set, the data set including a result from the current sampling interval and results from all the sampling intervals during a given period. If a number of sampling intervals indicating a positive change in the weight and/or volume is above a certain threshold, the memory means is instructed to begin recording data, else the memory means is instructed to cease recording data. | 10-02-2014 |
Mike Whitaker, High Heaton GB
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20100152596 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE POSITION OF A PERCUTANEOUSLY-INSERTED INTRAVENOUS CATHETER - Apparatus for Detecting the Position of a Catheter Apparatus for detecting the position of a catheter comprising a catheter, electrically conductive means associated with the catheter, a connector for establishing an electrical connection between the electrically conductive means associated with the catheter and an output of the connector and a controller having at least one output connectable to an ECG patient connector, wherein the controller includes at least one input and the said at least one input includes an electrical connection from the controller to the output of the connector and wherein the controller includes means for generating a low impedance output signal. | 06-17-2010 |
Nigel Whitaker, Worcester GB
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20100185706 | REPRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE MARKUP LANGUAGE FILES IN ONE FILE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NEW MARKUP LANGUAGE FILES - A method and apparatus for representing three or more related markup language source files in a single delta file is provided. The markup language source files are represented in such a way that the delta file is easily processed to produce one or more merged combinations of the source files. The method and apparatus ensure that any one of the original files can be extracted from the delta file. Moreover, when one or more documents are deleted from the delta file, leaving two or more documents within the modified delta file, the remaining file is a valid delta file for any remaining documents. The method and apparatus are suited for use, but not exclusively, with XML documents/files. | 07-22-2010 |
Robert Charles Whitaker, Chesterfield GB
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20100020845 | TEMPERATURE MEASURING METHOD IN MOLTEN METAL BATH - A method is provided for measuring a parameter of a molten metal bath by an optical fiber surrounded by a cover. The optical fiber is immersed in the molten bath, and the radiation absorbed by the optical fiber in the molten bath is fed to a detector, wherein the optical fiber is heated when immersed in the molten bath. The heating curve of the optical fiber has at least one point P(t | 01-28-2010 |