Bryant, GB
Ali Bryant, Scotland GB
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20120000596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REPAIR FLEXIBLE FIBER-REINFORCED PIPE - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments of and methods to repair a flexible pipe. A method to repair damaged flexible fiber-reinforced pipe which includes a plurality of helically-wrapped stacks of laminated strips of material is disclosed. The method includes removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location, applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks, installing the replacement stacks to the damage location, binding the replacement stacks to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive, and installing a replacement jacket over the replacement stacks. | 01-05-2012 |
Andrew John Bryant, Hertfordshire GB
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20090238565 | OPTICAL SWITCH WITH POWER EQUALIZATION - An optical intensity control system for use with an optical switch providing individual signal paths between input and output ports. The system has a optical splitters connectable to output multiplexers of the switch and also has variable optical intensity controllers (VOICs) for insertion into the individual signal paths. The VOICs individually control the intensity of optical signals present in the signal paths in accordance with intensity control signals. An equalizer is connected to the splitters and to the VOICs, for producing an estimate of the optical power of each individual switched optical signal and generating the intensity control signals. The equalizer is adapted to controllably isolate individual switched optical signals. In this way, individual and independent control of the power on each optical channel is provided, wavelength-dependent losses introduced by all the devices in the switch including the WDM devices at the output of the switch are accounted for and one optical coupler is required for each output optical fiber. Coarse equalization may be provided for each multiplexed optical signal either at the switch input or output, permitting a reduction in the dynamic range over which the VOICs inside the switch are required to operate. | 09-24-2009 |
20110293272 | OPTICAL SWITCH WITH POWER EQUALIZATION - An optical intensity control system for use with an optical switch providing individual signal paths between input and output ports. The system has a optical splitters connectable to output multiplexers of the switch and also has variable optical intensity controllers (VOICs) for insertion into the individual signal paths. The VOICs individually control the intensity of optical signals present in the signal paths in accordance with intensity control signals. An equalizer is connected to the splitters and to the VOICs, for producing an estimate of the optical power of each individual switched optical signal and generating the intensity control signals. The equalizer is adapted to controllably isolate individual switched optical signals. In this way, individual and independent control of the power on each optical channel is provided, wavelength-dependent losses introduced by all the devices in the switch including the WDM devices at the output of the switch are accounted for and one optical coupler is required for each output optical fiber. Coarse equalization may be provided for each multiplexed optical signal either at the switch input or output, permitting a reduction in the dynamic range over which the VOICs inside the switch are required to operate. | 12-01-2011 |
20130343752 | OPTICAL SWITCH WITH POWER EQUALIZATION - An optical intensity control system for use with an optical switch providing individual signal paths between input and output ports. The system has optical splitters connectable to output multiplexers of the switch and has variable optical intensity controllers (VOICs) for insertion into the individual signal paths to individually control the intensity of optical signals present in the signal paths via intensity control signals. An equalizer connected to the splitters and the VOICs produces an estimate of the optical power of each individual switched optical signal and generates the intensity control signals. The equalizer is adapted to controllably isolate individual switched optical signals. In this way, individual and independent control of the power on each optical channel is provided. | 12-26-2013 |
Andrew Mark Bryant, Cambridgeshire GB
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20120298107 | DISPENSING DEVICE - A device for dispensing individual doses of powder from respective pockets of a disc-shaped carrier by outwardly rupturing a lidding foil by means of pressure on an opposite side surface, the device providing individual respective deaggregation flow paths for each pocket, split airstreams allowing improved entrainment of powder, a cam mechanism for outwardly rupturing the pockets, an indexing mechanism linked to the cam mechanism and a dose counter. | 11-29-2012 |
20150128943 | DISPENSING DEVICE - A device for dispensing individual doses of powder from respective pockets of a disc-shaped carrier by outwardly rupturing a lidding foil by means of pressure on an opposite side surface, the device providing individual respective deaggregation flow paths for each pocket, split airstreams allowing improved entrainment of powder, a cam mechanism for outwardly rupturing the pockets, an indexing mechanism linked to the cam mechanism and a dose counter. | 05-14-2015 |
Andrew Mark Bryant, Bassingbourn Cum Kneesworth GB
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20100300442 | Dispensing Device - A device for dispensing individual doses of powder from respective pockets of a disc-shaped carrier by outwardly rupturing a lidding foil by means of pressure on an opposite side surface, the device providing individual respective deaggregation flow paths for each pocket, split airstreams allowing improved entrainment of powder, a cam mechanism for outwardly rupturing the pockets, an indexing mechanism linked to the cam mechanism and a dose counter. | 12-02-2010 |
Angus Bryant, West Midlands GB
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20120175674 | POWER SWITCHES FOR AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates generally to power switches for aircraft. According to a first aspect, the present invention provides an integrated solid state power switch for fault protection in an aircraft power distribution system. The integrated solid state power switch is formed of semiconductor material that provides a field effect transistor (FET) channel that is operable during normal device operation to provide an operating current flow path and a bipolar transistor channel that is operable during device overload conditions to provide an overload current flow path. A method for manufacturing such an integrated solid state power switch is also described. Various embodiments of the invention provide automatic overload current protection for aircraft systems without the need to use bulky switches or heavy cooling equipment. | 07-12-2012 |
Angus Toby Bryant, Coventry GB
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20100060326 | CONTROL OF POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - This invention relates to a control method and a circuit for MOS-gated power semiconductor switching devices such as IGBTs or MOSFETs, which allows control and optimisition of the current and voltage commutation of a power semiconductor switching device and freewheel diode pair in the basic half-bridge circuit found in a wide range of equipment. The method comprises the stages of: applying, upon receipt of a switch-on command signal, a voltage function to the control terminal or the gate of the power semiconductor switching device that allows a regulated current rise in the device whilst maintaining the voltage across the device falling at a predetermined rate; and at the instant when the voltage across the diode begins to change from the on-state towards the off-state level, applying a voltage function to the control terminal or the gate of the power semiconductor switching device to enable the voltage falling across the power semiconductor switching device to track the voltage falling across the diode in order to ensure a fast and controlled completion of the switching operation without diode reverse voltage overshoot. The gate drive automatically modifies the voltage function according to the working condition thereby accounting for the actual operating conditions. | 03-11-2010 |
Anthony Bryant, Comhall Gloucestershire GB
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20120057267 | PIPE CONNECTOR - A pipe connector is disclosed, comprising two connector elements, arranged for interconnection of two pipes, wherein one or both of the connector elements is formed from electrically resistive material so as to provide electrical resistance between the connected pipes. | 03-08-2012 |
Anthony Bryant, Wotton-Under-Edge GB
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20120103685 | AIRCRAFT CABLE ROUTING HARNESS - A harness is provided comprising a body having a series of electrical conductors embedded therein and substantially running along the length thereof. The body may be part of a structural component such as stringer. | 05-03-2012 |
20130192892 | ELECTRICAL CABLE PROTECTOR - A cable protector for connection to an aircraft electrical cable raceway, comprising a flexible conductive body defining a conduit through which an electrical cable can pass and an electrically conductive connection arrangement configured to enable connection of the body of the protector to a raceway in an electrically conductive manner. | 08-01-2013 |
Anthony Bryant, Bristol GB
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20100308169 | AIRCRAFT WIRE FAIRING - A fairing has a moulded body and an electrical wire embedded therein. The body may be constructed from a moulded plastics material or a composite material. | 12-09-2010 |
Anthony Bryant, Wotton-Under-Edge South Gloucestershire GB
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20110253832 | Slat support assembly - A support assembly for deployment and retraction of an aero surface from an aircraft is disclosed. The assembly comprises a guide track, a primary support arm having one end coupled to a carriage mounted on the track such that the primary support arm is rotatable relative to the carriage about multiple axes, and a control arm having one end coupled to the primary support arm and a second end pivotably attachable to a fixed support forming part of the structure of the aircraft. The assembly being configured such that, when the carriage is driven along the guide track, the control arm causes the primary support arm to pivot about said multiple axes to deploy and/or retract an aero surface pivotally attached to an opposite end of the primary support member along an arcuate path. | 10-20-2011 |
Anthony John Bryant, Bristol GB
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20090256352 | Aircraft Fuel Pipe Coupling - A coupling for connecting double-walled fuel comprises a pipe end fitting ( | 10-15-2009 |
Ashley Christopher Bryant, Berkshire GB
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20110001001 | FLYING-WING AIRCRAFT - A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flying-wing aircraft has a pair of thrust-vectoring propulsion units ( | 01-06-2011 |
Ashley Edward Bryant, Cardiff GB
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20150144166 | WALKING FRAME AND FOOT THEREFOR | 05-28-2015 |
Daniel Thomas James Bryant, Swansea GB
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20150206663 | OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to an opto-electronic device comprising: a first component comprising an electrode, an active layer and a first transparent conductive layer; a second component comprising a transparent electrode, and a transparent adhesive disposed between the first component and the second component, wherein the transparent electrode comprises a metal or metal alloy current collector and the transparent adhesive comprises one or more conductive components. | 07-23-2015 |
20150325719 | AN OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an opto-electronic device comprising: (a) a first component ( | 11-12-2015 |
David Bryant, Crawley GB
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20150204479 | REST FOR SUPPORTING AN OBJECT - A rest for supporting an object, the rest comprising: a rest fixture ( | 07-23-2015 |
Dominic Matthew Bryant, Christchurch GB
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20150373122 | DATA PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - Data-processing apparatus ( | 12-24-2015 |
Gary Bryant, Bournville GB
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20120297824 | Jewellery Retention Device - A jewellery retention device for fastening a jewellery item which comprises a retention post, said retention device comprising a body and having an opening configured to receive a post, said retention device comprising a friction member having a first end associated with the body and a second end which is configured to be contacted by the post upon insertion of the post, said body additionally providing an abutment to support the post and provide a reaction to the force imposed on the post by said second end of the friction member, said opening comprising at least in part a receiving region through which the post may move substantially freely and into which the post may be laterally displaced and received from between the first friction member and abutment in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the post. | 11-29-2012 |
Ian Bryant, Hook GB
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20160026472 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING "INSTANT BOOT" IN A CUSTOMIZABLE SOC - A method for implementing an instant boot function in a customizable system on a chip (SoC) integrated circuit having an application specific integrated circuit portion including configuration registers includes providing a field programmable gate array fabric on the SoC, providing non-volatile memory cells on the SoC, and initializing the configuration registers using data from the non-volatile memory cells during a system reset mode of operation of the integrated circuit. | 01-28-2016 |
Jacklyn Bryant, Harpenden GB
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20150099247 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIDING LEARNING - Apparatus for aiding learning by a person comprises a cover or shield ( | 04-09-2015 |
Jason Bryant, Little Chesterford GB
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20090237670 | Prism design for scanning applications and illumination of microscopy sample - There is disclosed a prism for use in scanning applications such as total internal reflection microscopy in which the prism is translated relative to an incident light beam. A geometry is disclosed which cancels walk of the beam footprint at the base of the prism. Walk of the beam footprint due to irregularities in a largely planar sample surface located at the prism base are cancelled by coupling movement of the incident light beam to movement of the sample in the field of view of an objective lens, for example as part of an autofocus arrangement. | 09-24-2009 |
Jason Bryant, Essex GB
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20090272914 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may, for instance, be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The captured and detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection (TIR) methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. In addition, the biological samples imaged may be present on the surfaces of the support structure in a random special pattern and need not be at known locations in order for the imaging to be performed. | 11-05-2009 |
20100111768 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SEQUENCE BY SYNTHESIS ANALYSIS - The present invention comprises systems and devices for sequencing of nucleic acid, such as short DNA sequences from clonally amplified single-molecule arrays. | 05-06-2010 |
20110301044 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. | 12-08-2011 |
20120040364 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. | 02-16-2012 |
20120149585 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. | 06-14-2012 |
20120270305 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES TO IMAGE A SAMPLE FOR BIOLOGICAL OR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS - A fluidic device holder configured to orient a fluidic device. The device holder includes a support structure configured to receive a fluidic device. The support structure includes a base surface that faces in a direction along the Z-axis and is configured to have the fluidic device positioned thereon. The device holder also includes a plurality of reference surfaces facing in respective directions along an XY-plane. The device holder also includes an alignment assembly having an actuator and a movable locator arm that is operatively coupled to the actuator. The locator arm has an engagement end. The actuator moves the locator arm between retracted and biased positions to move the engagement end away from and toward the reference surfaces. The locator arm is configured to hold the fluidic device against the reference surfaces when the locator arm is in the biased position. | 10-25-2012 |
20130023422 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. | 01-24-2013 |
20140045708 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. | 02-13-2014 |
20140213486 | COMPENSATOR FOR MULTIPLE SURFACE IMAGING - A system and method for imaging biological samples on multiple surfaces of a support structure are disclosed. The support structure may be a flow cell through which a reagent fluid is allowed to flow and interact with the biological samples. Excitation radiation from at least one radiation source may be used to excite the biological samples on multiple surfaces. In this manner, fluorescent emission radiation may be generated from the biological samples and subsequently captured and detected by detection optics and at least one detector. The detected fluorescent emission radiation may then be used to generate image data. This imaging of multiple surfaces may be accomplished either sequentially or simultaneously. In addition, the techniques of the present invention may be used with any type of imaging system. For instance, both epifluorescent and total internal reflection methods may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. | 07-31-2014 |
Jason Bryant, Cambridge GB
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20100193704 | FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION AND DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An excitation and detection system is provided for separately detecting different wavelengths of emission light emitted from a sample. The system comprises an excitation assembly to excite a sample and a detection assembly to receive fluorescence emitted from the sample. The detection assembly includes a multi-band dichroic member and at least first and second detection cameras. The multi-band dichroic member has a transmission/reflection characteristic with at least two transmissive regions separated from each other along the wavelength spectrum and with at least one reflective region separated from the transmissive regions along the wavelength spectrum. The dichroic member transmits fluorescence that aligns with the at least two transmissive regions to the first detection camera. The dichroic member reflects fluorescence that aligns with the reflective region to the second detection camera. The dichroic member multiplexes the detection of fluorescent signals without the use of a filter wheel in the detection assembly. The components of the detection assembly remain stationary throughout imaging of multiple colors, for example therefore allowing the use of two detectors to record images of three or more colors without the need for filter wheels or other moving components. | 08-05-2010 |
20130228703 | FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION AND DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A detection system including a detection assembly to receive emission light emitted from a sample. The detection assembly has a multi-band dichroic member and at least first and second detection devices. The multi-band dichroic member has a transmission/reflection characteristic with first and second transmissive regions and a reflective region along a wavelength spectrum. The dichroic member transmits portions of the emission light that align with the first and second transmissive regions and reflects a portion of the emission light that aligns with the reflective region. The dichroic member includes a single mirror with an incident surface. The incident surface is configured to transmit the portions of the emission light that align with the first and second transmissive regions and configured to reflect the portion of the emission light that aligns with the reflective region. | 09-05-2013 |
20140319376 | FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION AND DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - System including an excitation assembly that is configured to excite a sample with first and second wavelengths during first and second excitation events, respectively, of an illumination/detection cycle. The sample provides emission light that includes different first, second, third, and fourth spectral patterns in response to the first and second wavelengths. The system also includes a first detection camera that detects the first spectral pattern during a first measurement phase of the illumination/detection cycle. The first detection camera detects the third spectral pattern during a second measurement phase of the illumination/detection cycle. The system also includes a second detection camera that detects the second spectral pattern during the first measurement phase. The second detection camera detects the fourth spectral pattern during the second measurement phase. | 10-30-2014 |
John W. Bryant, Durham GB
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20100095967 | FLAT-FOLDED PERSONAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICES - A personal respiratory protection device includes a multi-layered structure and first and second means for attaching a headband to hold the device in position on a wearer's face. The multilayered structure includes a filter medium and is divided into a flat upper panel having an upper peripheral edge, a flat non-rectangular central panel and a lower panel having a lower peripheral edge. The central panel is separated from each of the upper and lower panels by first and second lines of demarcation. The first and second lines of demarcation converge towards the first and second means for attaching a headband. The multi-layered structure is capable of being folded at the respective lines of demarcation so that the device can be folded flat for storage and can be opened to form a cup-shaped off the face air chamber over the nose and mouth of the wearer while the upper peripheral edge and the lower peripheral edge contact the wearer's face when the device is in use. | 04-22-2010 |
Keith C. Bryant, Nantwich GB
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20080309497 | Method of Attaching an Rfid Tag to a Component, a Component Comprising an Rfid Tag and Rfid Tag - A method of attaching an RFID tag to a component comprises locating the RFID tag on or in a section of a component, applying an ultrasonic welding process to melt a portion of the housing and a portion of the component contacting the housing and allowing the component and the RFID tag to cool to form a weld therebetween. There is also described a comprising an RFID tag for identification wherein the RFID tag is ultrasonically welded to a section of the component. The RFID tag has a housing encapsulating control electronics and an antenna, the RFID tag being located on or in the section of the component, and wherein a portion of the housing and a portion of the component contacting the housing have a weld therebetween. | 12-18-2008 |
Michael Frederick Bryant, Bristol GB
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20160047709 | METHOD OF TESTING - The present invention provides processes by which fatigue testing can be carried out by altering the vibrational characteristics of a component, but without physically altering the component itself. In particular the invention provides a method of performing high-cycle fatigue testing on a component, the method including the steps of: attaching one or more masses to the component to alter the stress distribution of the component under vibration; and carrying out high-cycle fatigue testing by exciting the component at a low fundamental frequency of the component. The component can then be tested at a low frequency, which is easier to excite, but fail in a position of the component characteristic of a more complex modeshape. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael J. Bryant, Scotland GB
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20120000596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REPAIR FLEXIBLE FIBER-REINFORCED PIPE - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments of and methods to repair a flexible pipe. A method to repair damaged flexible fiber-reinforced pipe which includes a plurality of helically-wrapped stacks of laminated strips of material is disclosed. The method includes removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location, applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks, installing the replacement stacks to the damage location, binding the replacement stacks to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive, and installing a replacement jacket over the replacement stacks. | 01-05-2012 |
Paul Bryant, Alton GB
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20120132075 | MIST ELIMINATOR, MOISTURE REMOVAL SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF REMOVING WATER PARTICLES FROM INLET AIR - A mist eliminator including a substrate and a plurality of frusto-conical shaped protrusions disposed on the substrate is provided. The plurality of frusto-conical shaped protrusions have a geometry and are positioned at intervals that provide coalescence and retention of water particles from moisture containing air contacting the substrate and frusto-conical shaped protrusions. A moisture removal system and a method for removing water particles from inlet air with the mist eliminator are also disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
Paul Bryant, Amesbury GB
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20120079942 | FILTRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DESIGN - A filtration system comprising at least one filter element, at least a first and a second filter media that are different to one another and are arranged in a parallel relationship, wherein fluid flow through the filtration system comprises a first fluid flow portion that flows through the first media and a second fluid flow portion that flows through the second media. | 04-05-2012 |
Paul Sherwood Bryant, Hampshire GB
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20160097324 | FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THEREOF - A filtration system and methods of assembly and operation are provided. The filtration system includes an array of perforated tubes in flow communication with a flow of intake air. Each perforated tube comprises a solids inlet and a solids outlet. The system also includes a solids feed system comprising a feed line coupled in flow communication with said solids inlet and configured to channel sorbent material through each perforated tube in said array. The filtration system also includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring a parameter associated with the intake air, and varying the operation of the system based upon said parameter. | 04-07-2016 |
Paul Sherwood Bryant, Amesbury GB
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20110138770 | ANTI-ICING SYSTEM USING RADIANT INFRARED ENERGY FROM TURBINE EXHAUST FLUES - An exhaust flue is provided for use with a gas turbine engine. The exhaust flue is oriented to channel exhaust gases from a core engine of the gas turbine engine. The exhaust flue includes a radiating portion positioned within an air inlet of the gas turbine engine. The radiating portion is oriented to emit infrared radiation towards an air filter assembly within the air inlet. | 06-16-2011 |
20110290116 | LONG LIFE PYRAMIDAL FILTER FOR GAS TURBINE INLET SYSTEM - A filtration apparatus includes at least three filter elements for filtering fluid, and a frame having a pyramidal frustum configuration that has at least three sides. The frame includes a frame structure for supporting the filter elements at the sides such that the filtration apparatus has a pyramidal frustum configuration. The filtration apparatus may be part of a filtration assembly. The filtration apparatus may be utilized within an associated method. | 12-01-2011 |
20120000176 | FOG AND MIST CATCHING APPARATUS - An apparatus is provided and includes an inlet, including a peripheral wall formed to define a pathway along which gaseous, fluidic and particulate matter flow and two or more nets sequentially disposed in the pathway, the two or more nets being suspended on the peripheral wall with substantially no clearance between each of the two or more nets and the peripheral wall and held sufficiently loosely to permit relative movement of each of the two or more nets such that an effective pore size of the two or more nets is variable over time to encourage fluidic condensation at the two or more nets and to permit a relatively substantial portion of the gaseous and particulate matter to continue to flow. | 01-05-2012 |
20120124961 | Filter Cartridge Assembly For Use With Turbine Engine Systems - A filter cartridge assembly includes a first filter including a first cavity defined therein and a second filter coupled to the first filter. The second filter includes a second cavity defined therein in flow communication with first cavity. The filter cartridge assembly also includes at least one pre-filter extending about the first filter and the second filter such that a third cavity is defined between the at least one pre-filter and at least one of the first filter and the second filter. | 05-24-2012 |
20130111859 | DESIGN AND SHAPE FOR PULSE CARTRIDGES TO ALLOW HYDROPHOBIC MEDIA TO DRAIN AND GENERALLY INCREASE WORKING SURFACE AREA - A filter element is provided for filtering air in an inlet system of a gas turbine. The filter element includes a hydrophobic filter media that limits the passage of particulates and liquid from passing through the filter element. The filter media extends along a longitudinal axis and circumferentially about a central passageway that extends along the longitudinal axis. The filter media further includes a plurality of pleats. The pleats extend in a non-linear or helical orientation about the longitudinal axis. Adjacent pleats define a trough portion extending therebetween. The orientation of the pleats reduces liquid from accumulating and pooling within the trough portion and promotes drainage of the liquid from the filter element. | 05-09-2013 |
20130115114 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CONTAMINANTS IN AN INTAKE FLOW OF A COMPRESSOR - A system includes a detector configured to detect a fog condition within an air flow directed toward a compressor. The system also includes a controller coupled to the detector, wherein the controller is configured to activate a first control measure in response to the fog condition. | 05-09-2013 |
20130189081 | FILTER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING PLEAT TIP SHAPES - Solutions for efficiently filtering air for a machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a filter element for a filter assembly of a rotary machine is provided. The filter element includes: a first set of pleats, each pleat including a first tip radius and a first spacing; and a second set of pleats, each pleat including a second tip radius and a second spacing, wherein the first and second set of pleats are positioned upon a continuous filter media. | 07-25-2013 |
20130315711 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR CHANGING TEMPERATURE OF VANE SEPARATORS IN A POWER GENERATING SYSTEM - This disclosure describes embodiments of a vane conditioning apparatus for use in power generating systems. These embodiments generate one or more fluid streams, which impinge on vane separators in the power generating system to change the temperature of the vane separators. In one embodiment, the vane conditioning apparatus comprises a vortex tube to convert pressurized supply air to a hot fluid stream and a cold fluid stream. A flow control device couples with the vortex tube to regulates flow of the hot fluid stream and the cold fluid stream to the vane separators. | 11-28-2013 |
20140033663 | FILTER MEDIA AND FILTER DEVICE COMPRISED THEREOF - This disclosure describes examples of a filter media for use in filter devices, e.g., pulse filter cartridges found in power generating systems. Embodiments of the filter media include a base media and a membrane, which partially covers one or both sides of the base media. In one embodiment, the membrane covers a membrane area of at least one side of the base media, wherein the membrane area is less than a total area of the side on which the membrane is disposed. | 02-06-2014 |
20150107199 | Cylindrical Filtration Apparatus Assembly - The present application provides a filtration apparatus assembly having a holding frame with a number of square holding frame apertures. The filtration apparatus assembly may include a cylindrical filter and a mounting frame. The mounting frame may include a mounting frame aperture sized for the cylindrical filter and a mounting frame flange sized for the square holding frame apertures. | 04-23-2015 |
20150135664 | COALESCERS WITH MESHED COALESCING MEDIA - A coalescer includes a frame with at least one crossmember for securing a flexible coalescing net assembly. The coalescing net assembly is disposed across openings in the frame for capturing moisture in air flowing through the coalescer. The coalescing net assembly has an area greater than the frame area for increasing coalescing efficiency. | 05-21-2015 |
20150159553 | METHODS FOR USE IN TESTING GAS TURBINE FILTERS - Methods of testing gas turbine filter elements under high or low temperature operating environments are provided. In one aspect, the method includes performing a fractional efficiency test on a filter. The method also includes heating or cooling the filter to a temperature that is higher or lower than an ambient temperature. The method further includes performing a second fractional efficiency test on the filter after the filter has been heated or cooled for a period of time at the temperature. | 06-11-2015 |
20150159603 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING FILTER ELEMENT PERFORMANCE - A system for testing at least one air filter element is provided. The system includes a test rig, wherein the test rig includes an elongated duct, and at least one measurement device coupled to the duct. The at least one measurement device is configured to measure at least one characteristic representative of a condition within the duct. At least one air filter element is coupled within the test rig. At least one first salt spray test is performed on the at least one air filter element. The collected salt spray water and equivalent amount of dry salt remaining in the test rig are quantified. At least one second salt spray test is performed on the at least one air filter element, wherein the at least one air filter element is dust loaded prior to the at least one second salt spray test. | 06-11-2015 |
Paul Sherwood Bryant, Alton GB
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20150135947 | Systems and Methods for Managing Turbine Intake Filters - Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one control device configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to receive information associated with a filter and identify the filter based at least in part on the information received. The instructions may be further configured to pulse the filter based at least in part on the information received. | 05-21-2015 |
20150135948 | Systems and Methods for Managing Turbine Intake Filters - Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one controller configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to monitor an indication associated with air flow through at least one filter of a turbine intake system. The instructions may be further configured to facilitate in the execution of at least management task of the turbine intake system, based at least in part on the indication of air flow through the filter. | 05-21-2015 |
Paul Sherwood Bryant, Wiltshire GB
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20150196868 | GAS TURBINE INLET GAS PHASE CONTAMINANT REMOVAL - A sorption arrangement for a gas turbine includes a sorbent-laden media. The sorbent-laden media is positioned within an inlet system for the gas turbine. The sorbent-laden media includes one or more sorbents. The sorbent-laden media contacts inlet air passing through the inlet system for the gas turbine such that gas phase contaminants are removed from the inlet air by the sorbent-laden media. A method of removing gas phase contaminants within an inlet system of a gas turbine is provided. | 07-16-2015 |
Penny Bryant, Sidcup GB
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20100239517 | NOVEL CONJUGATED PROTEINS AND PEPTIDES - The invention provides a novel process for conjugating a polymer, especially PEG, to a protein or peptide, which comprises reacting a polymeric conjugation reagent with a protein or peptide containing a polyhistidine tag under conditions such that conjugation occurs via said polyhistidine tag. The resulting conjugates are novel. The invention further relates to novel conjugates of the general formula (I) in which one of X and X′ represents a polymer, and the other represents a hydrogen atom; each Q independently represents a linking group; W represents an electron-withdrawing moiety or a moiety preparable by reduction of an electron-withdrawing moiety; or, if X′ represents a polymer, X-Q-W— together may represent an electron withdrawing group; and in addition, if X represents a polymer, X′ and electron withdrawing group W together with the interjacent atoms may form a ring; Z represents a protein or a peptide linked to A and B via respective histidine residues; A is a C | 09-23-2010 |
Peter Bryant, Hampshire GB
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20100030713 | CONTENT ENGINE - There is described a computer system for determining the relevance of stored content to particular users and for facilitating the provision of relevant content to individual users. The computer system comprises a content engine comprising user profile information, representative of interests and/or attributes of individual users, and a processor for determining a correlation between content and said user profile information to determine content most relevant to a particular user. | 02-04-2010 |
Richard Bryant, Fleet GB
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20120025111 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD ABSORBING COMPOSITION - This invention relates to the field of an electromagnetic (EM) field absorbing composition, in particular, those capable of providing absorbance in the frequency of commercial radar. The composition finds particular use as a radar absorbing coating for wind turbines, in particular for use in onshore and offshore environments. There are further provided coated surfaces comprising the composition, methods of absorbing EM radiation, and methods of use of such a composition, such that a surface coated in the composition is capable of absorbing EM radiation. There is provided an electromagnetic radiation absorbing composition comprising elongate carbon elements with an average longest dimension in the range of 50 to 1 000 microns, with a thickness in the range of 1 to 15 microns and present in the range of from 0.5 to 20 volume % dried, in a non conductive binder. | 02-02-2012 |
Steven John Bryant, High Wycombe GB
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20080272033 | Water filter and treatment system and component - A water treatment system comprising a separable water treatment component and a host water treatment apparatus is described. The component is useable in the host apparatus, and has an electronic circuit which is adapted to co-operate with an electronic circuit in the host apparatus. In typical operation, the electronic circuit of the component includes at least a data tag, and the presence of the data tag is identified by the electronic circuit of the host apparatus upon correct fitment and/or installation of the component, which creates a two-way communication protocol. The host apparatus can then upload relevant data from the data tag, etc., and the component's circuit can download the relevant information from the host apparatus. The present invention provides the benefits of electrical co-operation and data tagging. | 11-06-2008 |
Stewart Bryant, Merstham GB
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20080310433 | Fast Re-routing in Distance Vector Routing Protocol Networks - In one embodiment, a method includes sending an adjacency discovery message | 12-18-2008 |
Stewart Bryant, Surrey GB
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20100238788 | Connection verification for MPLS label switched paths and pseudowires - In one embodiment, a connection verification (CV) message is initiated from an initiating maintenance end point (MEP) for an MPLS LSP, the CV message carried in a packet having a time-to-live (TTL) value of 1. Each maintenance intermediate point (MIP) along the MPLS LSP receives the packet and decrements the TTL, and in response to determining that the TTL equals 0, examines a payload of the packet to determine that the packet carries the CV message. The MIP may then append its MIP ID to a route record field of the payload having any previous MIP IDs of upstream MIPs, and forwards the CV message downstream along the MPLS LSP in a packet having a TTL value of 1. The end MEP receives the CV message, and sends a CV reply having the route record field with MIP IDs and an end MEP ID to the initiating MEP. | 09-23-2010 |
Stewart F. Bryant, Merstham GB
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20140169370 | Segment Routing Techniques - An apparatus and method is disclosed for segment routing (SR). In one embodiment, the method includes a node creating a segment stack that identifies one segment calculated using a first algorithm and a second segment calculated using a second, different algorithm. The node then attaches this header to a packet and sends it to another node. | 06-19-2014 |
20140269266 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PATH MONITORING USING SEGMENT ROUTING - A method and system are disclosed for use of segment routing in monitoring of a network path. In one embodiment, the method includes selecting a plurality of segment identifiers and assembling the segment identifiers into a segment identifier stack, where the segment identifier stack encodes a test path within the network for attempted routing of a test message. The method may further include inserting the segment identifier stack into a header associated with the test message, and forwarding the test message according to an entry in a forwarding table corresponding to the segment identifier at the top of the segment identifier stack. Interior gateway protocol advertisements may be used to communicate segment identifiers for creating or updating of the data structure or the forwarding table. In an embodiment, the system includes one or more network interfaces and a processor configured to perform the steps of the method. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280717 | Framework for Dynamically Programmed Network Packet Processing - One or more functions to be performed on a packet at one or more network nodes along a network path are determined at a network device. A packet is generated which includes a packet header. Included in the packet header are an instruction pointer and an instruction portion. A first instruction for the one or more functions to be performed at the one or more network nodes is written to the instruction portion. Additionally, a value pointing to the first instruction is written to the instruction pointer. The packet is transmitted along the network path from the network device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140369356 | OPPORTUNISTIC COMPRESSION OF ROUTING SEGMENT IDENTIFIER STACKS - A method and device are disclosed for opportunistic compression of routing segment identifiers. In one embodiment, the method includes participating in routing of a first data packet through a first node in a network, and subsequently entering into an arrangement with an adjacent node in the network. The first data packet includes a first plurality of routing segment identifiers, and additional data packets to be routed through the first node also include the first plurality of routing segment identifiers. The arrangement entered into includes representation of the first plurality of routing segment identifiers by a single compression identifier. The method further includes participating in routing of at least one of the additional data packets using the compression identifier instead of the first plurality of routing segment identifiers. In an embodiment, the device includes one or more network interfaces and a processor configured to perform the steps of the method. | 12-18-2014 |
20150271066 | MPLS SEGMENT-ROUTING - MPLS segment routing is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first core router generates a first data structure that maps first portcodes to respective identities of first neighbor routers or respective first links, wherein the first portcodes identify respective first ports of the first core router, and wherein the first ports are coupled to the first neighbor routers, respectively, via the first links, respectively. The first core router generates and transmits a first link-state packet, wherein the first link-state packet comprises an identity of the first core router and the first data structure. | 09-24-2015 |
20150381406 | LOOP AVOIDANCE DURING NETWORK CONVERGENCE IN SWITCHED NETWORKS - Various techniques can be used to avoid loops during network convergence after a topology change such as a failure. For example, a method can involve detecting a failure that disrupts an existing forwarding path between a node and a destination node; calculating at least one updated forwarding path from the node to the destination node; identifying a maximum time for at least a portion of the network to reach a post-convergence state with respect to the failure; until the maximum time has elapsed at the node, explicitly specifying at least a portion of the updated forwarding path in packet headers of any packets being sent from the node to the destination node; and after the maximum time has elapsed at the node, non-explicitly specifying the portion of the updated forwarding path in packet headers of any additional packets being sent from the node to the destination node. | 12-31-2015 |
Stewart F. Bryant, Redhill GB
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20140269422 | Encoding Explicit Paths As Segment Routing Segment Lists - A system and method are disclosed for generating segment routing (SR) segment lists. In one embodiment, a node receives information that identifies a path from a first node to a second node. Based on the received path, a set of segment identifiers that encodes the path is generated. A packet that is forwarded along the set of segment identifiers travels the received path. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269699 | SEAMLESS SEGMENT ROUTING - In one embodiment, a packet and a segment ID stack is received at a node. The segment ID stack includes a plurality of segment IDs, one or which is a first area-segment ID that identifies a first area of a subdivided network. One of a plurality of forwarding tables at the node is selected based on the first area-segment ID. Thereafter, the packet is forwarded based on information contained in the selected forwarding table. | 09-18-2014 |
Stewart F. Bryant, Surrey GB
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20080219153 | Constructing a repair path in the event of failure of an inter-routing domain system link - An apparatus and method as described for constructing a repair path for use in the event of failure of an inter-routing domain connection between respective components in first and second routing domains of a data communications network. The apparatus is arranged to assign a propagatable repair address for use in the event of failure of the inter-routing domain connection and to propagate the repair address via data communications network components other than the inter-routing domain connection. | 09-11-2008 |
20140098675 | MPLS SEGMENT-ROUTING - MPLS segment routing is disclosed. In one embodiment, a first core router generates a first data structure that maps first portcodes to respective identities of first neighbor routers or respective first links, wherein the first portcodes identify respective first ports of the first core router, and wherein the first ports are coupled to the first neighbor routers, respectively, via the first links, respectively. The first core router generates and transmits a first link-state packet, wherein the first link-state packet comprises an identity of the first core router and the first data structure. | 04-10-2014 |