Hansford
Brey Daniel Hansford, Portage, MI US
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20100039071 | BATTERY CHARGER CAPABLE OF SELECTIVELY PERFORMING A PARTIAL OR FULL STATE-Of-HEALTH EVALUATION ON A BATTERY BASED ON THE HISTOR OF THE BATTERY - A rechargable battery with an internal microcontroller. The microcontroller contains a memory in which data regarding the environment to which the battery is exposed are stored. These data are read by a processor integral with the charger used to charge the battery. If these data indicates the battery may have been subjected to a harsh environment, such as being exposed to an excessive temperature, the charger performs a fulle state of health evaluation of the battery. | 02-18-2010 |
20140055086 | BATTERY WITH AN INTERNAL MICROCONTROLLER THAT DRAWS DIFFERENT CURRENTS FROM THE CELLS INTERNAL TO THE BATTERY BASED ON THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BATTERY - A rechargable battery with an internal microcontroller, a memory and a temperature sensor. The microcontroller draws a current from the cells internal to the battery used to power device to which the battery is attached. Normally, the microcontroller, is in a first operating mode in which the microcontroller draws a relatively low current. During these periods the temperature sensor generates a signal representative of the temperature of the battery. When the signal from the temperature sensor indicates the battery temperature exceeds a threshold temperature, the microcontroller enters a second operating mode in which the microcontroller draws a relatively high current. While in the second operating mode the microcontroller records in the memory data regarding the fact that the battery temperature exceeded the reference temperature and the amount of time the battery was at a temperature above the reference temperature. | 02-27-2014 |
Christopher Ian Hansford, Runcorn GB
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20080295572 | Automated System for Impactor Testing - One aspect of the invention provides an automated system for performing repeated testing using an impactor which comprises a cup manifold defining multiple impaction cups, an impactor head defining transfer passages, and a nozzle manifold which defines multiple nozzles and is disposable between the cup manifold and the impactor head, so that in the assembled impactor a route is defined for through-flow via the impaction cups, the nozzles and the transfer passages. The system comprises an impaction station for performing impaction testing using the assembled impactor; a cup manifold recovery station for recovering sample material from the impactor cups in a solvent; an impactor head cleaning station; and at least one handling system for assembling the impactor for impaction, and for subsequently disassembling the impactor and delivering the cup manifold and the impactor head to their respective stations. | 12-04-2008 |
Derek J. Hansford, Columbus, OH US
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20100160999 | Electrical Stimulation of Cell and Tissue Growth with Two-and Three-Dimensionally Patterned Electrodes - The present invention is generally directed to a method for regulating cellular and tissue physiology, a device for practicing the method, and a process for fabricating the device. In general the process comprises the steps of providing at least one patterned electrode, providing a least one cell, placing the at least one electrode in electrical communication with the at least one cell, and applying a voltage to the electrode thereby delivering an effective amount of a patterned electric field or current thus regulating the physiology and/or growth of the at least one cell. | 06-24-2010 |
Graeme Mark Hansford, Leicester GB
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20130279653 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY DIFFRACTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for performing back-reflection energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction (XRD). This exhibits extremely low sensitivity to the morphology of the sample under investigation. As a consequence of this insensitivity, unprepared samples can be analyzed using this method. For example, in a geological context, whole rock samples become amenable to analysis. Modifications of the technique are described to suppress fluorescence signals that would otherwise obscure the diffraction signals. | 10-24-2013 |
Graeme Mark Hansford, Coalville GB
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20150092921 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY DIFFRACTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for performing back-reflection energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction (XRD). This exhibits extremely low sensitivity to the morphology of the sample under investigation. As a consequence of this insensitivity, unprepared samples can be analysed using this method. For example, in a geological context, whole rock samples become amenable to analysis. A composite diffraction spectrum can be produced using information from different recorded spectra in different energy sub-ranges. The composite spectrum excludes fluorescence signals that would otherwise obscure the diffraction signals. | 04-02-2015 |
Karl A. Hansford, Montreal CA
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20100041609 | INTERLEUKIN-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Peptides that are designed to inhibit the biological activity of the IL-1R type 1 receptor and inhibit IL-1R/IL-1RacP related cell signaling and biological activity are disclosed. Compositions comprising IL-1R antagonists of the present invention are useful in the treatment of IL-1 related diseases or conditions such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease as well as other chronic or acute inflammatory diseases. This invention also discloses an isolated compound having an IL-1R antagonist activity, said compound being selected from the group consisting of: a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence RYTPELX, wherein R, Y, T, P, E, L, refer to their corresponding amino acids, and X is selected from no amino acid and alanine (A); and a derivative of (a) wherein the derivative incorporates one, two or three amino acid modification selected from an amino acid addition, deletion or substitution in the RYTPEL portion of the peptide, and wherein said derivative maintains its antagonist IL-1R activity. | 02-18-2010 |
Kimberly R. Hansford, Winthrop Harbor, IL US
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20090088711 | Multi-Layer Odor Barrier Tube, and Combination Odor Barrier Tube and Odor Barrier Collection Bag - A multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube for a fecal drainage catheter. The external surface has a low coefficient of friction, as does the internal surface. The layers of the catheter tube may be co-extruded, or formed as a heat-laminated film rolled into a cylindrical shape and heat-welded. A flexible scrim may be included intermediate the first and third layers. One or more tie layers may be included between at least one of the first and second layers, or the second and third layers. A combination of a multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube with an odor barrier collection bag is also described. | 04-02-2009 |
20130253455 | EXPANDABLE OSTOMY APPLIANCE - An expandable ostomy pouch and an expandable ostomy cap include a first portion and a second portion sharing a common cavity. The first portion and the second portion are configured such that the second portion can be inverted and inserted within the first portion in a compacted state. The second portion can be manually pulled out or can be expanded due to gravity and/or due to elevated pressure within the pouch | 09-26-2013 |
20140371698 | SOUND ABSORBING NON-WOVEN MATERIAL, SOUND ABSORBING MULTILAYER FILM, AND LAMINATES MADE THEREOF - An ostomy appliance includes a sound absorbing film comprising a triblock copolymer including polystyrene blocks and vinyl-bond rich rubber mid-block, and a sound absorbing non-woven material comprising the triblock copolymer including polystyrene blocks and vinyl-bond rich rubber mid-block. The ostomy appliance has improved sound absorbing properties to insulate flatulence noise. | 12-18-2014 |
Leon M. Hansford, Toronto CA
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20100105574 | CANCER STEM CELLS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are enriched preparations of neuroblastoma tumor initiating cells (NB TICs). The NB TICs are capable of self-renewal, initiating neuroblastoma tumor growth in vivo and are capable of being passaged in high frequency. These NB TICs have chromosomal abnormalities and are capable of giving rise to secondary tumor spheres. Methods are also disclosed for preparing the enriched preparations of NB TICs, such as from neuroblastoma tumor tissue and metastasized bone marrow. Also disclosed are methods of screening candidate substances to identify therapeutic agents for the treatment of neuroblastoma. Methods are also provided for screening a sample for neuroblastoma, as well as for screening a sample to identify the stage of neuroblastoma present. Kits are also provided for selecting appropriate anti-neuroblastoma compounds for a patient, and utilize isolated compositions of the patients' neuroblastoma tumor initiating cells. In this manner, a customized medicinal profile for the patient may be devised. | 04-29-2010 |
Neil Robert Hansford, Somerset GB
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20130026271 | CONICAL IMPACT MILL - A conical impact mill has a rotor assembly ( | 01-31-2013 |