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Alexander Cowles White, Toulouse FR
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20100312638 | INTERNET-BASED ADVERTISEMENT MANAGEMENT - Techniques and systems are disclosed where a user utility for Internet-based advertising can be measured for a combination of a search-based website (SBS) and one or more content-based web-sites (CBSs). Determining user utility for web-based economics can comprise determining a user benefit metric for a combination of a SBS and one or more CBSs, where the user benefit metric may be a combination of a SBS user experience metric and a CBS user experience metric. A user cost metric can be determined by combining a SBS cost metric with a CBS cost metric. The user benefit metric can be combined with the user cost metric to determine the user utility for a combination of SBS and one or more CBSs. | 12-09-2010 |
Allan White, Havelock North NZ
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20120185978 | Pear tree named 'PREM 109' - A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP109’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life. | 07-19-2012 |
20130074225 | Apple Tree Named 'PremA96' - A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA96’ is disclosed. The new apple is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life. | 03-21-2013 |
20130125270 | Apple tree named 'PremA92' - A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA92’ is disclosed. The new apple is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life. | 05-16-2013 |
Allan G. White, Havelock North NZ
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20080209602 | Apple tree variety named 'Scilate' - A new and distinct apple tree variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the apple varieties known as ‘Royal Gala’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121) and ‘Braeburn’ (not patented). The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by its red colour and obvious lenticels and is notable for its excellent eating quality. The new variety has been named ‘Scilate’. | 08-28-2008 |
20100077519 | Apple Tree Named 'PremA153' - ‘PremA153’ is a new and distinct apple tree ( | 03-25-2010 |
20100229266 | Apple tree named 'PremA193' - ‘PremA193’ is a new and distinct apple tree ( | 09-09-2010 |
20100229267 | Apple tree named 'PremA17' - ‘PremA17’ is a new and distinct apple tree ( | 09-09-2010 |
Anita White US
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20130018282 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ANALYZING STANCE OF ANIMALS - Systems and methods of analyzing the distribution of weight of animals, including a base member, a plurality of sensor regions connected to the base member to respectively receive feet of the animal when the animal is standing, each sensor region having a plurality of sensors to generate signals indicative of weight applied by each foot to a respective sensor region, at least a portion of the sensors being located between the base member and the sensor regions and spaced apart proximate perimeter portions of each sensor region, and a control unit to generate an output indicative of the weight applied by each foot to the respective sensor regions based on an aggregation of the generated signals. | 01-17-2013 |
Anthony Robin White, Alresford GB
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20130025010 | Rhodanthemum plant names 'CASABLANCA' - A new and distinct | 01-24-2013 |
Antonia Catherine White, South Queensferry GB
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20130138389 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DISEASE IN DAIRY ANIMALS - Disclosed is apparatus and a method for detecting udder disease in dairy animals. An accelerometer is attached to each of a plurality of dairy animals. A processor determines a measure of the activity of the dairy animals to which the accelerometers are attached. Data is recorded by and automatically transmitted from a sensor unit secured to an animal, without the requirement for costly and time consuming chemical analysis of milk, or of visual or veterinary inspection of individual animals in a herd. The development of an udder disease in a dairy animal, such as mastitis, may be identified from a decrease in the monitored measure of activity of a dairy animal. A separate baseline measure of activity may be determined for each dairy animal and the ac tivity of a plurality of dairy animals in one or more herds may be taken into account, in order to reduce false positives due to external effects which are not specific to a single dairy animal. | 05-30-2013 |
Blanaid White, Dublin IE
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20110297542 | METHOD OF FABRICATION OF MONOLITHIC STATIONARY PHASES FOR SEPARATIONS, AND METHODS OF SEPARATION USING SUCH STATIONARY PHASES - Analysis tools for use in analytical separations are provided including a stationary phase comprising an electroconducting material, for example, a conducting polymer. There is further provided a method for manufacturing monolithic stationary phases in various formats including in chip-format, column or capillary column format and method of separation using stationary phases. Also provided is a method for analytical separation comprising selective manipulation of the stationary phase making it is possible to tune the device to specific applications. | 12-08-2011 |
Brandon M. White, Berkeley, CA US
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20130078606 | System And Method For Detecting A Point of Originality In A Writing - This paper proposes a new method for the objective evaluation of student work through the identification of original content in writing assignments. Using WordNet as a lexical reference, this process allows instructors to track how key phrases are employed and evolve over the course of a student's writing, and to automatically visualize the point at which the student's language first demonstrates original thought, phrased in their own, original words. After sketching the method for isolating “points of originality,” the paper provides a method for visualizing the resulting information. By visualizing otherwise subjective information in a way that is objectively intelligible, the goal is to provide educators with the ability to monitor student investment in concepts from the course syllabus, and to extend or modify the boundaries of the syllabus in anticipation of pre-existing knowledge or trends in interest. | 03-28-2013 |
20140205989 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A POINT OF ORIGINALITY IN A WRITING - This paper proposes a new method for the objective evaluation of student work through the identification of original content in writing assignments. Using WordNet as a lexical reference, this process allows instructors to track how key phrases are employed and evolve over the course of a student's writing, and to automatically visualize the point at which the student's language first demonstrates original thought, phrased in their own, original words. After sketching the method for isolating “points of originality,” the paper provides a method for visualizing the resulting information. By visualizing otherwise subjective information in a way that is objectively intelligible, the goal is to provide educators with the ability to monitor student investment in concepts from the course syllabus, and to extend or modify the boundaries of the syllabus in anticipation of pre-existing knowledge or trends in interest. | 07-24-2014 |
Caelin White, Oakland, CA US
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20130043292 | LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BACKPACKS AND OTHER WEARABLE PACKS WITH SHOULDER STRAPS - A wearable pack has a generally pliable body defining a volume for the containment of articles, the body generally having a height, width, and depth, at least one shoulder strap secured to the body, at least one tension strap secured to the body at a first anchor point and adjustably secured to the body at a second anchor point, the tension strap routing through at least one channel disposed on the body between the anchor points so that the tension strap is accessible in a frontal plane of the wearer so that the wearer does not need to reach rearwardly of the frontal plane to pull the tension strap. | 02-21-2013 |
Charles White, Yorkshire GB
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20120180556 | DETECTION OF MARKERS IN PRESSURIZED HYDROCARBON FLUIDS - A known amount of marker may be added to a pressurized hydrocarbon fluid, or combined with an additive to form a mixture, and the mixture may be added to a pressurized hydrocarbon fluid. An amount of the marker in the hydrocarbon fluid may be determined. An amount of the additive in the hydrocarbon fluid may be determined based on the amount of the marker in the pressurized hydrocarbon fluid. An inline system may be used for detection of a marker in a pressurized hydrocarbon fluid. The system is fixed in a pressurized hydrocarbon fluid supply line such that pressurized hydrocarbon fluid flowing from a first location to a second location in the supply line passes through the detection system. The hydrocarbon fluid may be a liquid or a gas. The markers may include a variety of optical markers, such as fluorescent markers. Detection of the markers may include, for example, fluorescence detection. | 07-19-2012 |
Colby White, Austin, TX US
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20130054863 | Resource Manager, System And Method For Communicating Resource Management Information For Smart Energy And Media Resources - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a resource management platform, system and method of communicating resource management information for smart energy and media resources is provided. A resource management platform can include an interface configured to communicate media management information and energy management information. The resource management platform also includes a processor configured to detect an incoming communication to alter an operating condition in response to receiving the media management information or the energy management information. The processor can further be configured to initiate an output of media content in response to detecting media management information, and initiate altering an operating status of a device in response to detecting the energy management information. The processor can also initiate storing at least a portion of the media content and the energy management information within a memory. | 02-28-2013 |
20140297766 | NON-CLOUD BASED COMMUNICATION PLATFORM FOR AN ENVIRONMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - An environment management system includes a communication platform disposed remote from a site, and at least one client associated with the site. The communication platform includes at least one external XMPP server communicatively coupled with the at least one client via an instant message communication stream, and the at least one external XMPP server is configured to utilize an Extensible Message Presence Protocol (XMPP) standard to communicate with and alter an operating condition of said at least one client at the site. | 10-02-2014 |
20150019736 | RESOURCE MANAGER, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR SMART ENERGY AND MEDIA RESOURCES - According to an aspect of the disclosure, a resource management platform, system and method of communicating resource management information for smart energy and media resources is provided. A resource management platform can include an interface configured to communicate media management information and energy management information. The resource management platform also includes a processor configured to detect an incoming communication to alter an operating condition in response to receiving the media management information or the energy management information. The processor can further be configured to initiate an output of media content in response to detecting media management information, and initiate altering an operating status of a device in response to detecting the energy management information. The processor can also initiate storing at least a portion of the media content and the energy management information within a memory. | 01-15-2015 |
Craig Karl White, Auckland NZ
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20090145435 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 06-11-2009 |
20100192957 | NASAL CANNULA - A nasal cannula arrangement for use as part of systems for delivery respiratory gases to a patient is disclosed. The nasal cannula arrangement includes a manifold part adapted to receive gases from a delivery conduit. The manifold includes one but preferably a pair of prongs extending upward and curving towards the rear of the manifold. The prongs are inserted into the nostrils of the patient and deliver gases to a patient. The prongs have a cut out on the rear side of the prongs. The cut out forms a gases outlet in the prongs and are shaped such that the area of the cut out area is greater than the cross sectional area of the prongs at the entry point to the prongs. | 08-05-2010 |
20110271962 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 11-10-2011 |
20120318270 | NASAL INTERFACE - A nasal cannula for use in a system for providing a flow of respiratory gases to a user is described. The nasal cannula comprises a body made from a pliable material. The body has an inlet and at least one nasal prong fluidly connected to the inlet. In use a conduit providing a flow of gases to the cannula is connected to the inlet, and the nasal prong is inserted into a user's nostril. The cannula is arranged to direct the flow of gases from the nasal prong towards the front wall of the user's nasal passage within the user's nose. | 12-20-2012 |
20130192605 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 08-01-2013 |
20140000626 | NASAL CANNULA, CONDUIT AND SECUREMENT SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20150083125 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient. | 03-26-2015 |
Damian Jay White, Auckland NZ
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20130115604 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCERS - Methods for diagnosing the presence of prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including detecting the levels of expression of multiple polypeptide biomarkers in a biological sample obtained from the subject and comparing the levels of expression with predetermined threshold levels. Levels of expression of at least two of the polypeptide markers that are above the predetermined threshold levels are indicative of the presence of prostate cancer in the subject. Determination of the expression levels of specific combinations of biomarkers can also be used to determine the type and/or stage of prostate cancer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116131 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCERS - Methods for diagnosing the presence of prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including detecting the levels of expression of multiple polypeptide biomarkers in a biological sample obtained from the subject and comparing the levels of expression with predetermined threshold levels. Levels of expression of at least two of the polypeptide markers that are above the predetermined threshold levels are indicative of the presence of prostate cancer in the subject. Determination of the expression levels of specific combinations of biomarkers can also be used to determine the type and/or stage of prostate cancer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116133 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCERS - Methods for diagnosing the presence of prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including detecting the levels of expression of multiple polypeptide biomarkers in a biological sample obtained from the subject and comparing the levels of expression with predetermined threshold levels. Levels of expression of at least two of the polypeptide markers that are above the predetermined threshold levels are indicative of the presence of prostate cancer in the subject. Determination of the expression levels of specific combinations of biomarkers can also be used to determine the type and/or stage of prostate cancer. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116140 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DETERMINING THE EFFICACY OF PROSTATE CANCER THERAPIES - Methods for monitoring, and determining the efficacy of, a treatment for prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including detecting the levels of expression of multiple polypeptide biomarkers in biological samples obtained from the subject prior to, and during, a course of treatment. Specific patterns of changes in the expression of the polypeptide biomarkers are indicative of the effectiveness of the treatment in the subject. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116142 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PROSTATE CANCERS - Methods for diagnosing the presence of prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including detecting the levels of expression of multiple polypeptide biomarkers in a biological sample obtained from the subject and comparing the levels of expression with predetermined threshold levels. Levels of expression of at least two of the polypeptide markers that are above the predetermined threshold levels are indicative of the presence of prostate cancer in the subject. Determination of the expression levels of specific combinations of biomarkers can also be used to determine the type and/or stage of prostate cancer. | 05-09-2013 |
20140135232 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DETERMINING THE EFFICACY OF PROSTATE CANCER THERAPIES - Methods for monitoring, and determining the efficacy of, a treatment for prostate cancer in a subject are provided, such methods including detecting the levels of expression of multiple polypeptide biomarkers in biological samples obtained from the subject prior to, and during, a course of treatment. Specific patterns of changes in the expression of the polypeptide biomarkers are indicative of the effectiveness of the treatment in the subject. | 05-15-2014 |
Dan White, Teddington GB
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20130139836 | Smoking Article - A smoking article ( | 06-06-2013 |
Derek White, Stockholm GB
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20120139734 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CLIP FOR MEDICAL SENSORS - A connector clip for medical sensors, including a first main body having two main tip contacts in electrical contact with electrical wires connectable to an instrument and a second main body mounted on the first main body and movable with respect to the first main body between an open position and a closed position. Two auxiliary tip contacts and an electric/electronic circuit provided with two connecting leads each electrically connected to one of the two auxiliary tip contacts are positioned in first or second main body. When a disposable sensor tab is correctly located and clamped each of two contacts is in contact with one of the main tip contacts and one of the auxiliary tip contacts and the electric circuit is connected in parallel with an electrical circuit defined by the sensor | 06-07-2012 |
Ellie Lucile White, Birmingham, AL US
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20130085133 | ANTI-VIRAL TREATMENT AND ASSAY TO SCREENFOR ANTI-VIRAL AGENT - The present disclosure relates to novel compounds of formulas (1) through (19) and to a method for treating humans infected with a virus including various respiratory viruses such as members of the Paramyxoviridae family (respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), human metapneumovirus (HMPV), human parainfluenza virus (HPIV), measles virus, and mumps virus) with a compound of formulas (1) through (19). The present disclosure also relates to a cytopathic effect (CPE)-based assay that will assess virus-induced CPE for screening of compounds for treating viral diseases or inhibiting a virus. | 04-04-2013 |
20130096175 | Compounds and Methods for Altering Lifespan of Eukaryotic Organisms - Provided are compounds which generally have a triketone structure. Examples of the compounds include derivatives of 1,3-cyclohexanedione, such as: 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-cyclohexyl-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-[4-fluorophenyl]-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-acetyl-5-[thien-2-yl]-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-acetyl-5-butyl-; and 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-[bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-en-5-yl]-. The compounds can be used to alter the lifespan of eukaryotic organisms and treat inflammation. | 04-18-2013 |
Gareth D. White, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20130097713 | GENERATION OF A HUMAN READABLE OUTPUT MESSAGE IN A FORMAT THAT IS UNREADABLE BY A COMPUTER-BASED DEVICE - This disclosure relates to a system and related operating methods for generating a message intended for display at a computer-implemented client device. The method receives, from the client device, a request to perform an operation. In response to receiving the request, the operation is executed at a computer-implemented server device to obtain a result. An alphanumeric message associated with the result is obtained, and an image is generated. The image contains a visually obfuscated representation of the alphanumeric message, wherein the visually obfuscated representation of the alphanumeric message is human readable and resistant to computer-based reading techniques. The method continues by providing the image for rendering at a display element of the client device. | 04-18-2013 |
20140351955 | GENERATION OF A VISUALLY OBFUSCATED REPRESENTATION OF AN ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE THAT INDICATES AVAILABILITY OF A PROPOSED IDENTIFIER - This disclosure relates to a system and related operating methods. A computer-implemented server device receives a request from a device that includes an identifier proposed for a potential account holder. The computer-implemented server device determines whether the identifier is available for use with a new account, and communicates a response to the device that indicates whether the identifier is available for use with the new account. The response is presented at the device and includes an image that contains a visually obfuscated representation of an alphanumeric message that indicates either a success or a failure. | 11-27-2014 |
Gary A. White, Bigfork, MT US
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20130081282 | ERGONOMIC CUTTING SHEARS - A pair of scissors comprising a first cutting blade comprising a thumb handle and a thumb ring and a second cutting blade comprising a finger ring. The second cutting blade is pivotally attached to the first cutting blade, and the first and second cutting blades pivot relative to one another within a first plane that is defined by first and second axes. The thumb ring is slidably attached to the first cutting blade by a shaft that moves freely but with a certain amount of friction along a longitudinal slot in the thumb handle of the first cutting blade win the scissors are in use. The longitudinal slot in the thumb handle is situated within a second plane that is defined by the first axis and a third axis that is perpendicular to the first and second axes so that the second plane is perpendicular to the first plane. | 04-04-2013 |
Gil White, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20130180973 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH EMBEDDED HEATER - Aspects of the present invention are directed to providing a printed circuit board including a top conductive layer; a bottom conductive layer; a plurality of electronic components arranged on at least one of the top conductive layer or the bottom conductive layer; a heater layer interposed between the top conductive layer and the bottom conductive layer and configured to generate and transfer heat to at least one of the electronic components. | 07-18-2013 |
Gordon White, Gloucester GB
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20120088412 | ELECTRICAL PLUG WITH MAIN CONTACTS AND RETRACTABLE SECONDARY CONTACTS - Aspects of the disclosure related to a plug module including main contacts that connect to conductors of an electrical cable and retractable secondary contacts that connect to a storage component installed on the plug module. The secondary contacts may be releasably latched in the retracted position. The secondary contacts may be biased to the extended position. The storage component may move along with the secondary contacts. | 04-12-2012 |
Gordon John White, Gloucestershire GB
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20130146721 | ADJUSTABLE CABLE MANAGER - A cable manager includes a first portion and a second portion that cooperate to retain at least one cable. The first portion of certain types of cable managers is configured to be held in one or more rotationally fixed positions relative to the second portion. For example, the second portion may include at least one retaining arm that extends at least partially over a cable cradle of the first portion when the second portion is rotated to a closed position and that allows access to the cable cradle when rotated to an open position. The first portion of certain types of cable managers is configured to be held in one of a plurality of axially fixed positions relative to the second portion to accommodate cables of different diameters. | 06-13-2013 |
Graham White, Alton GB
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20120173308 | OPTIMIZING PACKAGE DELIVERY USING SOCIAL NETWORKS - In an embodiment of the invention, a method for optimizing package delivery using social networks is provided. The method includes receiving an order to purchase a product by a purchaser in an e-commerce computing application executing in memory of a host server from over a computer communications network, retrieving a list of social networking contacts for the purchaser, determining whether or not a contact amongst the social networking contacts has ordered a product from the e-commerce computing application, and rendering a prompt in the e-commerce computing application to the purchaser to consolidate shipment of the product ordered by the purchaser with a product ordered by the contact in response to determining that the contact has also ordered a product from the e-commerce computing application not yet shipped to the contact. | 07-05-2012 |
20120233268 | PUBLISH/SUBSCRIBE MESSAGE ROUTING - Message routing in a publish/subscribe system where messages are routed from one or more publishers to one or more subscribers according to respective defined paths through a topic tree. A pseudo-topic tree path comprised of a partial path definition and a selection function is specified by a subscriber or publisher. When executed, the selection function searches the topic tree to identify one or more path definition segments, which segments replace the selection function in the pseudo-topic tree path to generate one or more complete path definitions that are then usable for routing messages. | 09-13-2012 |
20130243326 | INTERIOR LOCATION IDENTIFICATION - A parse module calibrates an interior space by parsing objects and words out of an image of the scene and comparing each parsed object with a plurality of stored objects. The parse module further selects a parsed object that is differentiated from the stored objects as the first object and stores the first object with a location description. A search module can detect the same objects from the scene and use them to determine the location of the scene. | 09-19-2013 |
Graham White, Winchester GB
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20120233272 | SUBSCRIBER MESSAGE PAYLOAD HANDLING - A first message published by a first publisher, including a message header and payload data, is received. The payload data within the first received message is identified, extracted, and stored. A second message published by a second publisher, including function data that provides a function to modify the payload data, is received. The function data within the second received message is identified, extracted, and stored. The extracted and stored payload data is modified using the stored function. A third message, including the modified payload data, is created for distribution to a subscriber configured to process the modified payload in the third message. | 09-13-2012 |
20140136147 | Determining System Performance - A system comprises one or more components, such as a processing device and/or a storage device and a monitoring element that is connected to at least one of the components. A mechanism of determining performance in the system determines, for each component, a maximum achievable performance for a component for a specific metric, determines a maximum performance for the component for the specific metric, given the current system configuration, determines a current performance for the component for the specific metric, and provides the determined performance measurements to the monitoring element. | 05-15-2014 |
Graham White, Hampshire GB
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20120288202 | INTERIOR LOCATION IDENTIFICATION - A parse module calibrates an interior space by parsing objects and words out of an image of the scene and comparing each parsed object with a plurality of stored objects. The parse module further selects a parsed object that is differentiated from the stored objects as the first object and stores the first object with a location description. A search module can detect the same objects from the scene and use them to determine the location of the scene. | 11-15-2012 |
20140181626 | SYNCHRONISING SCREENSHOTS IN DOCUMENTATION WITH PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITY - Systems, methods, and computer program product synchronize screenshots in documentation with product functionality. Documentation source relating to a product includes placeholders where screenshots of user interface views of the product are to be located. A placeholder includes a description or pointer to a description of how to generate the user interface view of the product associated with the screenshot. A new version of the documentation may be generated. The documentation source including placeholders is read. Placeholders in the documentation are used to generate a user interface view. The user interface view is captured as a screenshot. The screenshot is inserted in the new version of the documentation at the location of the placeholder used to generate the screenshot. | 06-26-2014 |
20140344657 | SYNCHRONISING SCREENSHOTS IN DOCUMENTATION WITH PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITY - Screenshots in documentation are synchronized with product functionality. Documentation source relating to a product includes placeholders where screenshots of user interface views of the product are to be located. A placeholder includes a description or pointer to a description of how to generate the user interface view of the product associated with the screenshot. A new version of the documentation may be generated. The documentation source including placeholders is read. Placeholders in the documentation are used to generate a user interface view. The user interface view is captured as a screenshot. The screenshot is inserted in the new version of the documentation at the location of the placeholder used to generate the screenshot. | 11-20-2014 |
Grahame White, Earls Barton GB
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20120180208 | Toilet - Toilet unit ( | 07-19-2012 |
Henry Jameson White, Bristol GB
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20120075170 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - Communication apparatus for communicating data between a processor on board a vehicle and a display for a user of the vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first light source operable to generate a modulated output representative of the data, a first receiver for receiving the modulated output of the first light source; and a communication device for communication between the receiver and the display. The first receiver is mounted on a suit worn by the user in operation of the vehicle. The communication apparatus is expected to be applicable, for example, with head-mounted displays used by pilots of aircraft. | 03-29-2012 |
20130228274 | OPTICAL FIBRE FIXED ON SUBSTRATES - Described herein is a method and apparatus for the formation of optical fibre structures. A fibre laying head ( | 09-05-2013 |
Ian White, Gerrards Cross GB
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20120171156 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR REDUCING ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO HAIR DYES - Conventional commercial hair dyes form potent allergens and may also have irritant properties. If they were not already well established in the market and the side effects tolerated by consumers they would likely be deemed unsafe for use. The invention relates to compounds, compositions, formulations and methods for reducing, avoiding or eliminating allergic contact dermatitis reactions to conventional commercial hair dyes. | 07-05-2012 |
James Eden White, Co Meath IE
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20110159217 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING HEAT LOSS FROM SUBSEA STRUCTURES - There is provided a system and method for using a thermal insulating paint in a subsea environment. In accordance with one embodiment of the present technique, the thermal insulating paint may be applied to a casing for use in a subsea mineral extraction system. In another embodiment, a surface-rated thermal insulating paint may be applied to any component for use in a subsea mineral extraction system. The insulated component may be protected from the subsea environment to prevent damage to the surface-rated thermal insulating paint. For example, protecting the component may include burying it in cement or concrete, encasing it in another subsea structure or enclosure, or applying a protective sealant over the surface-rated thermal insulating paint. | 06-30-2011 |
20110297392 | SUB-SEA CHEMICAL INJECTION METERING VALVE - An apparatus that includes a chemical injection management system. The chemical injection management system may include an interface configured to couple the chemical injection management system to a mineral extraction system. In addition, the chemical injection management system may include an ultrasonic flow meter. | 12-08-2011 |
20140262987 | SUB-SEA CHEMICAL INJECTION METERING VALVE - An apparatus that includes a chemical injection management system. The chemical injection management system may include an interface configured to couple the chemical injection management system to a mineral extraction system. In addition, the chemical injection management system may include an ultrasonic flow meter. | 09-18-2014 |
Jean-Marie White, San Jose, CA US
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20130160146 | STARTUP TIMES OF STREAMING DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYBACK - Techniques are provided for streaming digital media content. In one embodiment, metadata associated with a digital media content title is retrieved prior to receiving any user request to play the digital media content title. Upon receiving a user request to play the digital media content title, a license is requested based on the retrieved metadata. Upon receiving the license, streaming playback of digital media content title begins. | 06-20-2013 |
20150081926 | CONFIGURING DNS CLIENTS - Techniques are provided for increasing the efficiency and efficacy of DNS clients. In one technique, DNS clients log information about performance of one or more DNS servers that the DNS clients use to resolve DNS resolution requests. The DNS clients send, to a control server, performance data regarding the DNS resolution requests and/or subsequent connections to servers associated with resolved domain names. Based on the performance data, the control server sends, to one or more DNS clients, configuration data that adjusts the configuration of the DNS clients. For example, if a particular DNS server is taking a considerable amount of time to resolve DNS resolution requests from one or more DNS clients, then the control server may send, to a plurality of DNS clients, configuration data that indicates a different set of one or more DNS servers for the plurality of DNS clients to contact for subsequent DNS resolution requests. | 03-19-2015 |
20150089222 | SECURELY CONNECTING CONTROL DEVICE TO TARGET DEVICE - In an approach, a target computing device receives a pairing request from a controller computing device, the pairing request including controller credentials that were previously received by the controller computing device from an authentication server computer and encrypted under a service key. The target computing device forwards the pairing request to the authentication server, the authentication server computer being configured to return a pairing response based at least in part on the controller credentials. The target computing device receives the pairing which includes a shared secret encrypted under a target device key and the same shared secret encrypted under a controller key. The target computing device decrypts the shared secret encrypted under the target device key and forwards the shared secret encrypted under the controller key to the controller device. Using the decrypted shared secret, the target computing device establishes a secure connection to the controller computing device. | 03-26-2015 |
Jeffrey A. White, Seattle, WA US
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20130091462 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL INTERFACE - A device can display content on a page associated with a dimension. A user can adjust an orientation of the device to adjust a displayed orientation of the page, enabling pages for additional dimensions to be displayed. A user can select one of these dimensions, and adjust an orientation of the device to enable the user to access content for the selected dimension. The change in orientation can be a tilt or flick of the device in a first direction to select a dimension, and then a user could tilt or flick the device in another direction to view pages, sub-dimensions, or other groupings of content among that dimension. Such an approach can enable a user to quickly locate content corresponding to a sub-dimension without having to scroll down a long page of content or otherwise manually navigate to specific content. | 04-11-2013 |
Jerry W. White, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20130178590 | ADVANCED EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS - An epoxy resin composition of the following chemical structure (I), where n is a number from 1 to about 3000; each m independently has a value of 0 or 1; each R0 is independently —H or —CH | 07-11-2013 |
Jesse White, Nodeland NO
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20110268639 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR VERIFYING AND CONTROLLING THE REMOVAL OF HYDROGEN FLUORIDE FROM A PROCESS GAS - A gas cleaning system ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110293500 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR TREATMENT FOR IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for continuous treatment of two immiscible molten liquids having different densities. The apparatus comprises at least one open-ended helical reaction channel ( | 12-01-2011 |
Jonathan White, Kyoto JP
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20110261466 | VARIABLE FOCUS LENS AND SPECTACLES - The invention provides a variable focus lens formed from a ring with a front surface and a rear surface, a flexible membrane is attached to a radially inner part of the front surface, and a front cover is attached to a radially outer part of the front surface, a rear cover is provided on the rear surface of the ring, preferably integral with the ring, so that a variable volume cavity is defined between the flexible membrane, the ring and the rear cover, second flexible membrane can be provided between the ring and the rear cover, where the invention also provides a method of filling a variable focus lens, and an adjustment mechanism for varying the focus of the lens. | 10-27-2011 |
Joseph White, San Jose, CA US
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20130163591 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DISTRIBUTED FIBRE CHANNEL CONTROL PLANE - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a management module configured to assign a unique set of identifiers to each network control entity from a set of network control entities. As a result, a network control entity from the set of network control entities can assign an identifier from its unique set of identifiers to a port in response to that network control entity receiving a login request from the port. The set of network control entities is associated with a distributed multi-stage switch. The management module is also configured to store a zone set database associated with the distributed multi-stage switch. The management module is configured to send an instance of an active zone set stored within the zone set database to each network control entity from the set of network control entities such that each network control entity can enforce the active zone set. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163607 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A DISTRIBUTED FIBRE CHANNEL CONTROL PLANE - In some embodiments, a system includes a set of network control entities associated with a distributed multi-stage switch. Each network control entity from the set of network control entities is configured to manage at least one edge device having a set of ports and coupled to the distributed multi-stage switch. Each network control entity from the set of network control entities is associated with a unique set of identifiers. A network control entity from the set of network control entities is configured to assign a unique identifier from its unique set of identifiers to a port from the set of ports of the at least one edge device in response to the network control entity receiving a login request associated with the port. | 06-27-2013 |
Justin White, San Diego, CA US
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20130022167 | High Speed, Non-Destructive, Reel-to-Reel Chip/Device Inspection System and Method Utilizing Low Power X-rays/X-ray Fluorescence - A reel-like format for transporting devices under test (DUT) into low power x-ray inspection system allows for high speed transportation and inspection that is several orders of magnitude faster than conventional systems. The system can be configured with a conveyor belt for handling of non-reel suitable DUTs. A stabilizing control mechanism precisely and accurately brings the tape (with components) into the x-raying window, that allows spatial displacement of a portion of the to-be-viewed tape. | 01-24-2013 |
K. Lee White, Bentonville, AK US
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20130015242 | Tri-Optic ScannerAANM White; K. LeeAACI BentonvilleAAST AKAACO USAAGP White; K. Lee Bentonville AK US - A tri-optic scanner for checking out merchandise at stores includes first and second barcode scanners, and a third barcode scanner placed back-to-back to the second barcode scanner to face an opposite direction of the second barcode scanner. The tri-optic scanner is designed to allow the third barcode scanner to conveniently capture barcodes presented by a customer without a cashier touching barcode carriers that belong to the customer. | 01-17-2013 |
Leslie C. White, Boise, ID US
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20130014441 | UPGRADING COAL AND OTHER CARBONACEOUS FUELS USING A LEAN FUEL GAS STREAM FROM A PYROLYSIS STEPAANM Coolidge; Dennis W.AACI Palm CoastAAST FLAACO USAAGP Coolidge; Dennis W. Palm Coast FL USAANM Horne; Deane A.AACI ToledoAAST OHAACO USAAGP Horne; Deane A. Toledo OH USAANM Smith; Ronn G.AACI SheridanAAST WYAACO USAAGP Smith; Ronn G. Sheridan WY USAANM White; Leslie C.AACI BoiseAAST IDAACO USAAGP White; Leslie C. Boise ID US - A method and apparatus for upgrading coal and other carbonaceous fuels includes subjecting the carbonaceous fuel to a pyrolyzing process, thereby forming upgraded carbonaceous fuel and a flow of lean fuel gases. Auxiliary fuel is combusted in an auxiliary fuel combustor to produce auxiliary fuel combustion gases, and the lean fuel gases are heated with the auxiliary fuel combustion gases. The heated lean fuel gases are combusted in a lean fuel combustor, thereby producing a gas stream of products of combustion, and at least a portion of the gas stream of products of combustion are to directed to the pyrolyzer. | 01-17-2013 |
Lynn White, Leighton Buzzard GB
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20130044292 | Fitting Contact Lenses for Irregular Corneas - Disclosed is a method of determining an appropriately shaped soft contact lens for a subject with an irregular cornea, the method comprising the steps of: inferring or deducing the profile of the cornea over at least a portion thereof: selecting a first choice fitting lens, the selection being based on the profile of the cornea obtained in the preceding step; assessing the fit of the contact lens to the cornea, by investigating each of the following parameters; (i) translational movement of the lens on eye; (ii) rotation of the lens on eye; (iii) centration of the lens on eye; (iv) the perceived comfort of the lens for the subject; (v) the visual acuity of the subject when wearing the lens; and adjusting the choice of fitting lens, if required, according to the assessment and reiterating until a desired fit of lens to the cornea has been obtained. | 02-21-2013 |
Mark White, South Yorkshire GB
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20120116334 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters. | 05-10-2012 |
Mark Nicholas White, Kwa Zulu Natal ZA
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20110132393 | ARRANGEMENT FOR DISPENSING DENTAL FLOSS - An arrangement for dispensing dental floss consisting of a container and a cocoon of wound dental floss therein. The cocoon is unwound from an aperture though the centre thereof and the arrangement therefore does not need a hub formed within the container to rotatably mount a spool with floss, as is the case in current arrangements. Doing away with this requirement saves considerable space within the container and therefore substantially less material is required to mould the container. Assembly of the arrangement is also subsequently less expensive. | 06-09-2011 |
Mark Stephen James White, Hampshire GB
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20110237276 | System and Method for Network Message Redirection and Application Matching - An flexible, extensible, and dynamically configurable Advanced IP Messaging Server (AIMS) facility that among other things may leverage various pools of data—including for example routing data, location and presence data, Mobile Subscriber profile data, etc.—to expeditiously process and route a wide range of information including among other things conventional Short Message Service, Multimedia Message Service, IP Multimedia Subsystem, etc. messaging; E-Mail messaging; Instant Messaging communications; Voice Over IP and other (e.g., video conference, etc.) data streams; Session Initiation Protocol-addressed artifacts; etc. | 09-29-2011 |
20110289164 | System and Method for Feature Based Message Routing in a Dynamic Modular System Architecture - A flexible, extensible, and dynamically configurable Advanced IP Messaging Server (AIMS) facility that among other things may leverage various pools of data—including for example routing data, location and presence data, Mobile Subscriber profile data, etc.—to expeditiously process and route, through the use of among other things Feature Tags, a wide range of information including among other things conventional Short Message Service, Multimedia Message Service, IP Multimedia Subsystem, etc. messaging; E-Mail messaging; Instant Messaging communications; Voice Over IP and other (e.g., video conference, etc.) data streams; Session Initiation Protocol-addressed artifacts; etc. | 11-24-2011 |
Martin White, Kent GB
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20130105512 | DISPENSING APPARATUS | 05-02-2013 |
20130112704 | DISPENSING APPARATUS - Individual portions of ice cream are dispensed from a bulk container. A motor drives a lead screw, to expand a scissor linkage and drive a dispensing head against the bulk container. Pressure applied to the container causes it to collapse and discharge ice cream from an outlet. The lead screw is orthogonal with the movement of the dispensing head and the axis of collapse of the container. The container, motor and lead screw are carried on a drawer which is slidably mounted in a refrigerated housing. Pressure is monitored to regulate operation of the motor. An encoder controls the motor for a specific portion size. | 05-09-2013 |
20130112705 | DISPENSING APPARATUS - Individual portions of ice cream are dispensed from a bulk container. A motor drives a lead screw, to expand a scissor linkage and drive a dispensing head against the bulk container. Pressure applied to the container causes it to collapse and discharge ice cream from an outlet. The lead screw is orthogonal with the movement of the dispensing head and the axis of collapse of the container. The container, motor and lead screw are carried on a drawer which is slidably mounted in a refrigerated housing. Pressure is monitored to regulate operation of the motor. An encoder controls the motor for a specific portion size. | 05-09-2013 |
Mary White, Saggart IE
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20120129176 | CYTOKINES AS PROGNOSTIC MARKERS OF RESPIRATORY-TRACT INFECTION FOLLOWING MAJOR SURGERY - The invention relates to the use of a certain subset of cytokine markers as prognostic variables of infection status in an individual, and especially as prognostic markers of a patients developing severe infection such as pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection following surgery. The subset of cytokine markers consists of the interleukin cytokines IL-2, IL-7, IL-23, IL-27, and IL-IO, and Interferon-γ (INFγ) and Tissue Necrosis Factor-α (TNFα). The markers may be employed as individual prognostic variables of infection status, or they may be used in pairs or other combinations. Generally, the abundance of the markers is correlated with infection status by means of an absolute pre-operative value of biomarker abundance, ratio's of pre-operative to post-operative biomarker abundance, or ratio values for pairs of certain biomarkers within the subset. Typically, cytokine abundance is expressed in terms of mRNA copy number wherein the copy numbers are ideally normalised to a house keeping gene and quantification of mRNA copy number is determined by RT-PCR containing reference serial dilutions of cytokine specific cDNA. | 05-24-2012 |
Mary White, Salthill Co. IE
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20120149785 | METHOD OF ESTIMATING SEPSIS RISK IN AN INDIVIDUAL WITH INFECTION - A method of estimating sepsis risk in an individual with infection comprises a step of assaying a biological sample from the individual for an IL-2 or IL-7 mRNA value, and correlating the mRNA value with sepsis risk. The IL-2 and IL-7 mRNA values are quantified by absolute quantification of mRNA copy number, wherein the copy numbers are normalised to a house keeping gene and corrected against a calibration curve for serial dilutions of the IL-2 and IL-7 cDNA. The method generally involves a step of assaying a biological sample from the individual for IL-2 and/or IL-7 mRNA values, optionally in combination with mRNA values for other cytokines, and correlating a sum or difference of the values with sepsis risk using a regression analysis curve against outcome. | 06-14-2012 |
Matthew White, Cambridgeshire GB
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20130097565 | LEARNING VALIDATION USING GESTURE RECOGNITION - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to assessing a user's ability to recognize a target item by reacting to the target item and performing a target gesture. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method of assessing a user's ability to recognize a target item from a collection of learning items that includes the target item. The method includes providing to a display device the learning items in a sequence and receiving input from a sensor to recognize a user gesture made by the user. If the user gesture is received within a target timeframe corresponding to the target item, then the method includes determining whether the user gesture matches a target gesture. If the user gesture matches the target gesture, then the method includes providing to the display device a reward image for the user. | 04-18-2013 |
20130097643 | INTERACTIVE VIDEO - Embodiments are disclosed that relate to providing an interactive video viewing experience. For example, one disclosed embodiment includes receiving an interactive video program that comprises a first video segment and one or more branch video segments that each corresponds to a branch along a decision path. The method includes pre-buffering a transition portion of a corresponding branch video segment for each possible user input of one or more possible user inputs along the decision path. The method includes sending the first video segment to a display device and, based upon an actual user input, branching from the first video segment to a transition portion of a branch video segment that corresponds to the actual user input. | 04-18-2013 |
Matthew White, London GB
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20120197897 | METHOD OF DEFINING A COLLECTION OF DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - A method for defining a collection of digital media content for playback using a digital media player where (a) the collection is defined using specific criteria; and (b) the collection is not static but can alter or grow even after being made available to the digital media player; and (c) the said digital media files form a subset of a catalogue of digital media files available for the digital media player to play. | 08-02-2012 |
20130060841 | METHOD OF SYNCHRONISING DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - Synchronising digital media content to a device is achieved using the following steps: (a) identifying a digital media collection linked to a given user; (b) analysing the content of the digital media collection to derive a “taste signature” for that user; (c) identifying, based on the “taste signature” analysis, the priority order in which media content files are to be provided to the device during a synchronisation; (d) providing one or more media content files to the device during the synchronisation. | 03-07-2013 |
20140288686 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING PLAYBACK OF DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - A method is provided for managing playback of one or more items of digital media content, for example to ensure naturalistic transitioning between items of digital media content, comprising the steps of: (a) identifying a description which defines how to manage the playback of one or more items of digital media content, the description including descriptive metadata, and (b) utilising the description within a digital media player to control automatically the playback of digital media content. Associated systems, computer program products, digital media players and servers are also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140325357 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR NAVIGATING DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - The field of the invention relates to methods, systems and computer program products for navigating digital media content, in particular for navigating digital media content using an interface abstracted from that digital media content instead of, or as a supplement to, traditional user interface controls. There is provided a method for presenting a user interface to an end user to facilitate the searching, browsing and/or navigation of digital media content, the method comprising the steps of: (a) analysing the digital media content to create “hooks” related to the digital media content, or retrieving “hooks” in the digital media content, and (b) replacing or augmenting a graphical or textual representation of the digital media content with the “hooks”. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael White, Oberdorf CH
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20120151736 | IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE LOADING STATION - A loading station for loading an implant into an insertion device comprises two holders. Each holder is adapted to receive an endplate of the implant, e.g., in a slot of the holder. The loading station may include a distraction block that is disposed on or integrated within one of the holders. The distraction block is adapted to receive the distal ends of the blades of the insertion device, and maintain the insertion device in a particular position. The distraction block is configured to distract the blades from each other, so that the user may insert the implant into the insertion device. Alternatively, each holder of the loading station may have recess guides to receive the blades of the insertion device, and separate the blades from each other as the insertion device is pushed towards the loading station. | 06-21-2012 |
20120215313 | EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION IMPLANT - Disclosed is an expandable interbody fusion implant that is configured to have an initial configuration having a first footprint width suitable for being inserted into an intervertebral space and an expanded configuration having a second footprint width that is greater than the first footprint width. The implant may include a first body member and a second body member that is pivotally coupled to the first body member. The implant may be expanded using an inflatable balloon. The implant may be expanded bilaterally such that both body members rotate relative to the other or the implant may be expanded unilaterally such that one of the body members rotates relative to the other. | 08-23-2012 |
20120245431 | Spinal Access Retractor - A retractor includes a first arm, a second arm, and a translating member. The first arm comprises a proximal portion configured to retain a first retractor member and a distal portion configured to rotate relative to the proximal portion about a first axis. The second arm is configured to retain a second retractor member, such that rotation of the distal portion about the first axis causes the first retractor member to pivot toward or away from the second retractor member when the first retractor member and the second retractor member are coupled to the first arm and the second arm, respectively. The translating member is coupled between the proximal portion and the distal portion, and is configured to receive a drive force that causes the translating member to bias the distal portion to pivot relative to the proximal portion about the first axis. | 09-27-2012 |
20140163560 | VERTEBRAL SCRAPER - A trialing and preparation system for preparing a disc space between two adjacent vertebrae is provided. The system includes a guide shaft, a trialing cage or spacer, a scraper and a driving shaft. The guide shaft supports the trialing spacer within the disc space and may include an angular adjustment for such access. The scraper sleeves over the guide shaft into an abutting relationship with the adjacent vertebrae. The driving shaft is coupled to the scraper by a pivoting and reciprocation mechanism that allows angular adjustment of the scraper. Also, reciprocation of the driving shaft reciprocates the scraper through a limited sweep of motion to remove osteophytes from the vertebrae. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael White, West Yorkshire GB
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20110238044 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, HANDLE FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM - A surgical instrument ( | 09-29-2011 |
Michael White, Basel CH
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20120232597 | FLEXIBLE FIXATION DEVICE - Disclosed are several embodiments directed to a flexible fixation device and method to provide adequate purchase into bone at angles that are awkward for properly engaging inflexible and rigid screws. In one instance, the fixation device is comprised of a head to effect engagement of the device and to acts as an insertion-stop for the device, as well as a helical portion of a suitable cross-sectional geometry to allow for adequate purchase into bone. The helical portion provides fixation as the helical form engages the bone over a relatively large surface area relative to the size of the entry point. The helical portion may be variously configured to resemble, for example, a cork screw, a coiled spring, and so forth. Most variations offer both flexibility (to make angled insertion achievable) while still retaining enough helical-directional rigidity to achieve the desired implantation and fixation. | 09-13-2012 |
20140012380 | LATERAL INSERTION SPINAL IMPLANT - The present disclosure relates to a spinal implant. The spinal implant may be used for lateral insertion into an intervertebral disc space. For example, the spinal implant may include a spacer body to which a plate is fixed. The intervertebral spacer body may include a pair of opposite sides having a pyramid-shaped teeth to fuse to bone. The plate defines at least one upper and lower borehole that each receives a screw. Each screw attaches the plate to a vertebral body between which the intervertebral spacer body is inserted. The boreholes may include locking threads that are adapted to lock the screws into place by engaging complementary locking threads of head of the screw. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018816 | TORQUE TRANSMITTING BALL JOINT DRIVER HAVING A RIGID FIXATION MECHANISM - An articulating driver having a ball-in-socket joint. The driver may include a driver tip having a spherical head, a retention cap having a domed surface to mate with the spherical head, an input shaft, a spring disposed in an end of the input shaft and in a recess of the retention cap opposite that of the domed surface, and a housing that receives the input shaft, the spring, the retention cap and the spherical head. The housing may have a tapered end to positionally retain the spherical head therein. In another aspect, the driver may include a driver tip coupled to the input shaft that includes an interface to engage a screw. A bushing may engage the driver tip at one end and receive the screw at the other end to retain the screw within the driver. | 01-16-2014 |
Michael Cole White, The Colony, TX US
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20130211863 | Method and System of Reverse Bidding for Facilitating the Sale of Travel Services (Auto, Air, Hotel, Bed and Breakfast) - The invention provides a new and unique process for offering and administering an Internet based reverse bidding (nontraditional) auction of travel related services whereby Buyers submit travel desire for services and Sellers of desired services compete to fulfill by bidding to provide said services based on a plurality of options which may or may not include or be limited to the lowest price. This is exactly opposite of how traditional auctions work today where Buyers bid on a Seller's product or service and where the winner is based on the highest bid of the buyer. | 08-15-2013 |
Michael James White, Roanoke, TX US
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20130168466 | Self Trimming Pop-Up Sprinkler Head - A self trimming pop-up sprinkler head that is able to cut/trim vegetation or herbaceous material that is negatively impacting the functionality of said sprinkler head. The self trimming pop-up sprinkler head comprises a main body, a trimming mechanism, and a piston assembly. The main body functions as the enclosure that receives pressurized fluid. The piston assembly functions as the telescoping/extendable component that is activated by the pressurized fluid. The trimming mechanism is the integrated component that is operatively coupled to the piston assembly and the main body. Through the operative coupling of said components, the trimming mechanism is able to cut/sever vegetation as well as herbaceous material through the ascending and descending actions of the pop-sprinkler. The trimming mechanism accomplishes this through the use of a pair of cleaver assemblies containing a scissionable alignment that cuts/severs vegetation or herbaceous material that intersects said alignment. | 07-04-2013 |
Niall White, Golden IE
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20130120259 | INPUT DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE TOUCH-SENSITIVE ZONES - An input device includes a housing for supporting a user's hand and a displacement sensor, mounted in the housing, for providing a displacement signal. The input device also includes a first portion of the housing operable to receive a first digit of the user and a first solid-state touch sensor disposed in the first portion and operable to detect movement of the first digit along the first portion. The input device further includes a second portion on the housing operable to receive a second digit of the user and a second solid-state touch sensor disposed in the second portion and operable to detect movement of the second digit along the second portion. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120261 | METHOD OF OPERATING A MULTI-ZONE INPUT DEVICE - A method of operating an input device in conjunction with a host device includes determining that the input device is in a stationary state and receiving a first signal from a first sense zone of the input device. The method also includes determining an input command based on determining that the input device is in the stationary state and the first signal and transmitting a signal associated with the input command from the input device to the host device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120262 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONSERVATION IN A MULTI-ZONE INPUT DEVICE - A method includes placing an input device in a passive mode of operation and periodically monitoring a displacement sensor of the input device, receiving an indication of displacement from the displacement sensor, and placing the input device in an active mode of operation characterized by a power consumption level. The method also includes determining a passing of a predetermined time period since receiving the indication of displacement, placing the input device in a second active mode of operation characterized by a second power consumption level less than the power consumption level, and periodically monitoring one or more of a plurality of touch sensors. The method further includes receiving an indication of input from the one or more of the plurality of touch sensors and placing the input device in the active mode of operation. | 05-16-2013 |
20130194185 | MULTI-SENSOR INPUT DEVICE - An input device includes a top panel including a top portion and side portions, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) configured to detect the presence of a touch object on the top panel and generate a touch signal based on the presence of the touch object on the top panel, and a first flexible adhesive material disposed below top panel and above the flexible PCB, the first flexible adhesive material coupling flexible PCB to the top panel. In certain embodiments, the top panel is seamless. The flexible PCB can detect the presence of the touch object over the top portion of the top panel where the top portion of the top panel has no dead spots. | 08-01-2013 |
Niall White, Gloden IE
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20130120260 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MULTI-ZONE INPUT DEVICE - A touch sensor system includes a touch controller having a first connector and a second connector and multiple sensor zones. The touch sensor system also includes a plurality of drive lines connected to the first connector of the touch controller and to the multiple sensor zones and a plurality of sets of sense lines connected to the second connector of the touch controller. Each set of the plurality of sets of sense lines is connected to one of the multiple sensor zones. | 05-16-2013 |
Paul White, Aberdeen GB
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20130168101 | VERTICAL SUBSEA TREE ASSEMBLY CONTROL - A vertical subsea tree is operated by a subsea control module supplied with hydraulic and electric power from the surface through the vertical subsea tree. A landing sub is communicatively coupled to the surface with a landing sub umbilical and run to the vertical subsea tree. The landing sub engages mating penetrations on an upper portion of the master valve block of the vertical subsea tree to supply flow passages extending from the penetrations to the subsea control module through the master valve block. The subsea control module is then operated through the landing sub umbilical to control operation of the vertical subsea tree. | 07-04-2013 |
Paul White, Guangzhou CN
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20080215671 | Method of Remote Displaying and Processing Based on Server/Client Architecture - A method of remote displaying and processing based on Server/Client architecture adopts a technical scheme of specific inter-frame increment compression and data comparison compression of the adjacent area-bits of the inner-frame within the side of Server, thus removing the intricate computation mode in the traditional inter-frame compression scheme, and reducing the resource usage of a computer; the side of the client adopts an increment refreshing mode to display an image, only refreshes the changed part, if the part was changed, then the part was refreshed; so that the refreshing speed of the remote desktop is improved highly, while the system resource usage of the computer is reduced highly. | 09-04-2008 |
Peter Henry White, Bristol GB
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20120219356 | Coupler for Coupling an Attachment to a Machine - A coupler ( | 08-30-2012 |
Ralph Layne White, North Little Rock, AR US
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20130186709 | Retractable Step Stool/ Access Device - The present invention is for a step stool to be used by a child, diminutive person or an adult of average height to gain vertical reach. The retractable step stool/access device is positioned by one's foot between an elevated, retracted position or a lowered, deployed step accessible position. Internal stored energy mechanisms can be employed to ease some of the physical effort required, especially by a child or diminutive person, to complete the deployment/retraction cycle with either of their feet. In the raised, retracted position, the step stool is elevated from contact with the floor and clear of the standing area for general usage and allowing access for cleaning and maintenance of the floor. | 07-25-2013 |
Richard White, Kilkenny IE
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20120040052 | REDUCED LACTOSE MILK PRODUCT AND A PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF - A process for preparing a low-lactose or lactose free mammalian milk product comprises the steps of enzymatically hydrolysing the lactose present in mammalian milk, diluting the milk with a lactose-reduced liquid, and adding one or more of a protein, a mineral, a vitamin, a gum, a starch, a stabiliser, and/or an emulsifier to the milk. | 02-16-2012 |
Richard White, Wexford IE
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20100275361 | LAVATORY UNIT - A lavatory unit ( | 11-04-2010 |
Richard White, Huntington GB
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20130037780 | Apparatus and Associated Methods - An apparatus including a first layer configured to enable a flow of charge carriers from a source electrode to a drain electrode, a second layer configured to control the density of charge carriers in the first layer using an electric field formed between the first and second layers, and a third layer positioned between the first and second layers to shield the first layer from the electric field, wherein the third layer includes a layer of electrically conducting nanoparticles and is configured such that when stress is applied to the third layer, the strength of the electric field experienced by the first layer is varied resulting in a change in the charge carrier density and a corresponding change in the conductance of the first layer. | 02-14-2013 |
20140218057 | Apparatus Comprising a flexible Substrate and a Component Supported by the Flexible Substrate - An apparatus including a flexible substrate; a component supported by the flexible substrate; a first input electrode, supported by the flexible substrate and configured to form a first capacitor with a second input electrode and to provide an input to the component; and a first output electrode, supported by the flexible substrate and configured to form a second capacitor with a second output electrode and to provide an output from the component. | 08-07-2014 |
Scott White, Manchester GB
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20120280400 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS INCLUDING PLANAR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method for use in the manufacture of an electronic circuit comprising at least one substantially planar electronic device is disclosed. The method comprises: | 11-08-2012 |
20140191331 | Transistor and Its Method of Manufacture - A method of manufacturing a transistor comprising: providing a substrate, a region of semiconductive material supported by the substrate, and a region of electrically conductive material supported by the region of semiconductive material; forming at least one layer of resist material over said regions to form a covering of resist material over said regions; forming a depression in a surface of the covering of resist material, said depression extending over a first portion of said region of conductive material, said first portion separating a second portion of the conductive region from a third portion of the conductive region; removing resist material located under said depression so as to form a window, through said covering, exposing said first portion of the electrically conductive region; removing said first portion to expose a connecting portion of the region of semiconductive material, said connecting portion connecting the second portion to the third portion of the conductive region; forming a layer of dielectric material over the exposed portion of the region of semiconductive material; and depositing electrically conductive material to form a layer of electrically conductive material over said layer of dielectric material, the layer of dielectric material electrically isolating the layer of electrically conductive material from the second and third portions of the conductive region. | 07-10-2014 |
Sean Michael White, Irvine, CA US
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20130204112 | PERFUSION ASSESSMENT USING TRANSMISSION LASER SPECKLE IMAGING - Methods and apparatus for measuring perfusion using transmission laser speckle imaging are provided. The apparatus comprises a coherent light source and a detector configured to measure transmitted light associated with an unfocused image at one or more locations. The coherent light source and detector are positioned in a transmission geometry. The apparatus further comprises means for securing the coherent light source and the detector to the tissue sample in a fixed transmission geometry relative to the tissue sample. The apparatus may further comprise at least one processor to receive information from the detector and process detected variations in transmitted light intensity to determine a single metric of perfusion. The method may comprise the steps transilluminating a tissue sample with coherent light, recording spatial and/or temporal variations in the transmitted light signal, determining speckle contrast value(s), and computing a metric of perfusion. | 08-08-2013 |
Shane White, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130060144 | SCANNING DENTAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY PROBE - A dental ultrasonography probe includes a probe tip having a scanning ultrasonography transducer that generates a narrow beam ultrasonic transmission signal over a sequence of beam angles, that receives an ultrasonic return signal, and that generates an ultrasonic receive signal in response to the ultrasonic return signal to identify and measure dental and craniofacial objects and features. A probe body has a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the probe tip. | 03-07-2013 |
Sharon White, Wexford IE
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20120041538 | COLLAPSING STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING THE DIAMETER OF A STENT END - A collapsing structure for collapsing the crowns of a stent and method of use thereof are described. The collapsing structure comprises an inner filament engaged to an outer filament. The outer filament is interwoven through at least a portion of the crowns of the stent end so as to create a plurality of loops. The inner filament is interwoven through at least a portion of the loops of the outer filament. Pulling on the inner filament causes the loops of the outer filament to be pulled radially inward, thereby pulling the crowns towards each other to collapse the stent end. | 02-16-2012 |
Sheryl White, Del Mar, CA US
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20130139411 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING STABILITY FOR HEELED SHOES - Apparatus and methods for providing enhanced stability to the wearer of a heeled shoe. In one embodiment, the apparatus enables individuals to walk on soft or uneven surfaces while wearing heeled shoes with increased stability. The stability apparatus is composed of a substantially planar plastic body having one or more means to permit affixing the apparatus to the bottom of a heeled shoe. The bottom surface of the apparatus may be further adapted to provide additional support by comprising a material which provides traction. The apparatus is in one embodiment minimally visible from most angles which a third party would view the shoe to which it is attached. This may be further facilitated by forming the apparatus out of a transparent material. | 06-06-2013 |
Stuart A. White, Playa Vista, CA US
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20130188927 | Methods And Systems For Identifying And Accessing Multimedia Content - Methods, systems, and subsystems for identifying and accessing multimedia content are provided. One system is specifically provided for automatically selecting a content source for accessing a movie that is accessible from multiple content sources. Account log-in information for at least one of the content sources, cost preferences, and quality preferences are stored in computer memory. A processor is in data communication with the account log-in information and the stored cost and quality preferences. Programming causes the processor to automatically select between the content sources through which the movie is accessible; the automatic selection is restricted to: (a) content sources for which the account log-in information is stored, and (b) content sources for which no account log-in information is necessary. The automatic selection is based on a comparison of the stored cost and quality preferences to actual cost and quality information associated with the content sources. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191398 | Method And System For Identifying And Accessing Multimedia Content - Methods, systems, and subsystems for identifying and accessing multimedia content are provided. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed for identifying and accessing video files from a network based on information about contents of the video files. The system includes instructions stored on computer readable media, and the instructions perform the following steps when executed by a processor: (a) automatically entering subject matter data from the network into an encyclopedic database; (b) automatically distilling data from the encyclopedic database to create a user library content file; (c) allowing multiple clients to search data in the user library content file to identify at least one video file on the network and to access the at least one video file on the network using at least one reference file; (d) restricting the clients from accessing the encyclopedic database; and (e) restricting search results based on profile settings for each of the clients. | 07-25-2013 |
20130191403 | Method And System For Identifying And Accessing Multimedia Content - Methods, systems, and subsystems for identifying and accessing multimedia content are provided. One external library access module includes instructions, stored on computer readable media, that, when executed by a processor, perform steps for: accessing personal profile settings stored in computer readable media, the profile settings including personal settings relating to filtering content; accessing an external search engine used to identify content on a network, the engine having an adjustable content filter; and selecting a setting of the filter based on the personal settings. In another embodiment, a method for identifying and accessing multimedia content from a network includes: filtering content described in a first compilation of data in strict adherence to personal settings relating to filtering content; and using an external filter to filter content accessible from the network through an external search engine. A setting of the external filter is automatically selected based on the personal settings. | 07-25-2013 |
Susan Barbara White, Alresford GB
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20130025010 | Rhodanthemum plant names 'CASABLANCA' - A new and distinct | 01-24-2013 |
Thomas Henry White, Winchester Hampshire GB
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20120267458 | CUTTING AND GRINDING APPARATUS - A cutting apparatus including a grinder assembly for grinding and sharpening the knives in the cutting assembly is disclosed. The cutting apparatus comprises, a mouth defined by a jaw assembly for delivering the material to be cut to a cutting position at the mouth, a cutting drum having at least one knife the, or each, knife having a cutting edge, the cutting drum having drive means therefor and being rotatable about an axis arranged substantially parallel to the mouth such that the cutting edge of the at least one knife is arranged substantially perpendicular to the material to be cut. A grinder is described for removing material from the cutting edge of the at least one knife, the grinder being configured to be brought into contact with the cutting edge with a movement in a first direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting drum and with a movement in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction and substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting drum, wherein the grinder is configured to execute the movement in the first direction at a substantially uniform first speed and the movement in the second direction at a substantially uniform second speed, wherein the first speed is different to the second speed. | 10-25-2012 |
Travis White, San Diego, CA US
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20130195429 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDIA PESONALIZATION USING TEMPLATES - Systems and methods for generating edited media. In an embodiment, one or more media assets are received. A theme template comprising one or more entries is retrieved, and the entries are populated with the received media assets to generate one or more composite media products. The media assets may comprise both static and dynamic media assets from multiple data sources. For instance, the dynamic media assets may be user-supplied, whereas the static media assets are retrieved from a structured database and remain the same for a given theme template. | 08-01-2013 |
Vincent White, Ashtead, Surrey GB
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20120237407 | Handling of Acids from Compressed Oxyfuel-Derived CO2 - Sulfur dioxide (SO | 09-20-2012 |
Walter White, Houston, TX US
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20130038455 | SYSTEM EFFECTIVE TO MONITOR AN AMOUNT OF CHEMICALS IN PORTABLE CONTAINERS - A system and method effective to monitor an amount of material in a portable container. The system may comprise a material and sensor in a container. The sensor is effective to detect a first level of the material when the container is at a first location and to generate a first data signal in response. The sensor is effective to detect a second level of the material in the container when the container is at a second location and to generate a second data signal in response. The sensor is further effective to send the first and second data signal to a processor. The processor is effective to receive the first and second data signal and generate a report based on the first and the second data signal, the report relating to an amount of the material in the container. | 02-14-2013 |
William Llewis White, Christchurch NZ
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20130199465 | Engine Usable as a Power Source or Pump - An engine which includes a rotor mounted relative to an output shaft, the rotor having one or more piston cylinder assembly's disposed in or on the rotor. The longitudinal axis/axes of the one or more piston cylinder assembly's is orientated to be tangential to a peripheral rim of the rotor. The rotor or output shaft has a lobed cam which rotates at the same, greater or slower speed than the rotor and in which via compression and combustion, each piston rotates the rotor continuously relative to a stationary part of the engine. | 08-08-2013 |