Henderson, GB

Barry Henderson, County Londonderry GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120090605	MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A medication delivery device for delivering a medicament by inhalation, said device comprising a housing (	04-19-2012

Barry Henderson, Londonderry GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120101399	Respiratory Monitoring System - A system for determining whether a subject is breathing through his nose or mouth and providing feedback to the user. The feedback may take the form of an alarm signal or an instruction to the user. The system advantageously uses an acoustic sensor placed in the user's suprasternal notch.	04-26-2012

Barry Paul Henderson, Derry GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108061	EVAPORATOR DEVICE TO ASSIST BREATHING - The present invention relates to an evaporator device to assist breathing comprising a low profile body adapted to house heating means (	05-06-2010

Brian Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150052078	Mapping Pension Planning to a Metaphor - A system for benefits management that includes a benefit metaphor engine that can apply a user-facing metaphor over the benefit plan, where characteristics of the benefit plan are used to identify rule sets to generate an appropriate metaphor. The metaphor presents information about the benefit plan within the metaphor setting, and allows for the user to make decisions within the metaphor that affect the benefit plan outside of the metaphor.	02-19-2015

Charles Henderson, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130125880	Nebulizer - A nebulizer is proposed as depicted in exemplary FIG.	05-23-2013

Charley Henderson, Cambridgeshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150051545	MEDICAL INJECTION DEVICE WITH INJECTION SITE PAIN REDUCTION DEVICE - Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a housing adapted to contain a syringe, a pain reduction device coupled to the housing, a coupling mechanism disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the pain reduction device, and a drive mechanism disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the coupling mechanism. Activation of the drive mechanism actuates the coupling mechanism to activate the pain reduction device.	02-19-2015
20150080810	Syringe Carrier with Needle Shield and Data Storage Device for Use in a Medical Auto-Injection Device - Described is a medicament cartridge comprising a housing adapted to contain a syringe containing a medicament, a shield telescopically coupled to the housing and translatable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position, and a data storage device including medicament data.	03-19-2015
20150141919	Injection System - Described is a medicament cartridge comprising a housing having open proximal and distal ends, a first coupling mechanism, and a syringe slidably disposed in the housing. The syringe includes a needle and has a retracted position in which the needle is covered by the housing and an extended position in which the needle is exposed. A delivery device comprises the medicament cartridge, an actuator comprising a plunger, a motor adapted to translate the plunger, a second coupling mechanism adapted to detachably engage the first coupling mechanism, and a control button adapted to actuate the motor. A carrier comprises a first slot for at least partially containing the actuator, a second slot for at least partially containing the medicament cartridge, a user interface adapted to provide at least one a visual signal and an audible signal.	05-21-2015
20150157790	Autoinjector - Described is a cartridge comprising a case adapted to detachably engage an autoinjector, an ampoule containing a medicament, and a needle magazine containing a plurality of double-tipped needle assemblies. An autoinjector comprises the cartridge, a housing adapted to detachably engage the cartridge and a user interface adapted to provide visual, audible or tactile feedback.	06-11-2015
20150202366	AUTOINJECTOR - Described is an autoinjector comprising a case having a hole, a carrier adapted to hold a syringe and slidably disposed in the case, a cover telescopically coupled to the case and translatable relative to the case between a first position and a second position in which the cover covers the hole, and a releasable locking mechanism adapted to lock the cover in the second position.	07-23-2015
20150217063	MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH ALIGNMENT MECHANISM - Described is a medicament delivery device having a case and a plurality of projections movable relative to the case between an extended position in which distal ends of the projections extends beyond a distal face of the case and a refracted position in which the distal ends of the projections are substantially co-planar with the distal face.	08-06-2015
20150238708	MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH NEEDLE ALIGNMENT DETECTION MECHANISM - Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a case, a container slidably disposed in the case between a first position and a second position, a needle coupled to the container, and a needle alignment detection mechanism disposed on the case and adapted to receive the needle. The needle alignment detection mechanism determines whether the needle is aligned with a longitudinal axis (L) when the needle is in the first position, the second position or translating between the first position and the second position.	08-27-2015
20150250955	MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE AND CARTRIDGE - Described is a cartridge (	09-10-2015

Christopher Henderson, Durham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140104568	METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EVALUATING EYEWEAR FIT - Methods and tools for evaluating fit of eyewear are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of evaluating coverage provided by an eyewear article on the face of the wearer and evaluating a gap formed between a peripheral edge of the eyewear article and the face of the wearer.	04-17-2014

Christopher P. Henderson, High Shinciiffe GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080271740	MAINTENANCE-FREE FLAT-FOLD RESPIRATOR THAT INCLUDES A GRASPABLE TAB - A respirator	11-06-2008

Christopher P. Henderson, Durham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
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
20130092164	POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR - A powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) for delivering a forced flow of filtered air to a wearer is disclosed. The PAPR comprises a turbo unit with turbo unit components including a fan, an electric motor, and an electronic control unit having a wireless electronic control transceiver, the fan being driven by the electric motor under the control of the electronic control unit and the electronic control unit being configured to send and receive information via the electronic control transceiver; a turbo unit power source that provides power to the turbo unit components; a turbo remote control unit having a wireless turbo remote control transceiver; at least one turbo status indicator unit, adapted to indicate a current operating status of the turbo unit and/or turbo unit components, having a wireless turbo status transceiver; wherein at least one of the turbo remote control unit and turbo status indicator unit is remote from the turbo unit, and wherein at least two of the electronic control transceiver, the turbo remote control transceiver and the turbo status transceiver are in wireless communication with each other.	04-18-2013

Christopher P. Henderson, High Shincliffe GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080271737	MAINTENANCE-FREE ANTI-FOG RESPIRATOR - A respirator	11-06-2008
20080271739	MAINTENANCE-FREE RESPIRATOR THAT HAS CONCAVE PORTIONS ON OPPOSING SIDES OF MASK TOP SECTION - A maintenance-free respirator	11-06-2008
20090078261	FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR THAT HAS EXPANDABLE MASK BODY - A filtering face-piece respirator	03-26-2009
20090078264	FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR HAVING A FRAME FOR SUPPORTING THE EXHALATION VALVE - A filtering face-piece respirator	03-26-2009
20090078265	RESPIRATOR HAVING DYNAMIC SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND PLEATED FILTERING STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator	03-26-2009
20150202473	Powered Exhaust Apparatus For A Personal Protection Respiratory Device - The present invention relates to an exhaust apparatus for releasable or permanent connection to a personal protection respiratory device that defines a filtered air volume adjacent to the face of a wearer and comprises at least one exhalation valve. The exhaust apparatus comprising a powered blower in fluid connection with the at least one exhalation valve, the blower being operable to draw a portion of the wearer's exhaled breath through the at least one exhalation valve. Using such an exhaust apparatus for releasable connection to a personal protection respiratory device improves the comfort and overall experience for respirator wearers who use the respirator for intensive work, and/or for long periods of time, and/or in hot and humid environmental conditions by removing the heat and moisture build-up inside the respirator.	07-23-2015

Colin Henderson, Bury GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011184	METHOD FOR MEASURING THE VOLUME FLOW OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LIQUIDS THROUGH A VESSEL - It is described a method of measurement of the volume V	01-20-2011
20110240475	CONDUCTIVITY METER AND LIQUID TREATMENT DEVICE - A conductivity measurement device, at least for the determination of the fill height of electrically conductive liquids. There are provided a measuring element with at least one carrier body and at least two electrodes having a first and a second end and extending in the vertical direction, wherein the electrodes have at least one screened region in the region of the first end and each electrode has at least a first and a second exposed contact surface, each being adjacent to the screened region. A liquid treatment device with such a conductivity measurement device.	10-06-2011

Colin J. Henderson, Dundee GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090013417	Transgenic Animals for Assessing Drug Metabolism and Toxicity in Man - A method of introducing at least one human cytochrome P450 into a non-human animal c ell in which corresponding endogenous P450 enzyme activities have been disabled, thus the method provides a way of using a non-human animal cell to make predictions regarding P450-mediated metabolism in a human. The present invention also provides transgenic non-human animals produced by the method of the invention and uses therefor, especially in assessing xenobiotic/drug metabolism and toxicity.	01-08-2009

David James Peter Henderson, Newton Stewart GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120065100	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 9A AS PROSTATE CANCER MARKER - The present invention relates to phosphodiesterase 9A (PDE9A) for use as a marker for prostate cancer, and the use of PDE9A as a marker for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating prostate cancer or the progression of prostate cancer. The present invention also relates to a composition for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating prostate cancer or the progression of prostate cancer, a corresponding method and immunoassay, a method for diagnosing, monitoring or prognosticating hormone-resistant prostate cancer vs. hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, a corresponding immunoassay, a method of data acquisition, an immunoassay for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating prostate cancer or the progression of prostate cancer, a method of identifying an individual for eligibility for prostate cancer therapy, an immunoassay for stratifying an individual or cohort of individuals with a prostate cancer disease, an immunoassay for stratifying an individual with prostate cancer. The present invention further envisages pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the treatment of prostate cancer, in particular hormone-resistant prostate cancer.	03-15-2012
20120065148	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4D7 AS PROSTATE CANCER MARKER - The present invention relates to phosphodiesterase 4D7 (PDE4D7) for use as a marker for prostate cancer, and the use of PDE4D7 as a marker for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating prostate cancer or the progression of prostate cancer. The present invention also relates to a composition for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating prostate cancer or the progression of prostate cancer, a corresponding method and immunoassay, a method for diagnosing, monitoring or prognosticating hormone-resistant prostate cancer vs. hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, a corresponding immunoassay, a method of data acquisition, an immunoassay for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating prostate cancer or the progression of prostate cancer, a method of identifying an individual for eligibility for prostate cancer therapy, an immunoassay for stratifying an individual or cohort of individuals with a prostate cancer disease, an immunoassay for stratifying an individual with prostate cancer, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound directly stimulating or modulating the activity of PDE4D7, a compound indirectly stimulating or modulating the activity of PDE4D7, the PDE4D7 protein or a biologically active equivalent thereof, a nucleic acid encoding and expressing PDE4D7, a miRNA inhibitor specific for PDE4D7 miRNAs, a demethylation agent and/or a phosphodiesterase displacement factor.	03-15-2012
20120129788	PHOSPHODIESTERASE 4D7 AS MARKER FOR MALIGNANT, HORMONE-SENSITIVE PROSTATE CANCER - The present invention relates to phosphodiesterase 4D7 (PDE4D7) for use as a marker for malignant, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, wherein the expression of the marker is increased when comparing the expression in malignant, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer tissue, to the expression in normal tissue or benign prostate tumor tissue, and the use of PDE4D7 as a diagnostic marker for malignant, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The present invention also relates to a composition for diagnosing, detecting, monitoring or prognosticating malignant, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, a corresponding detection method, a method allowing to discriminate between a benign and malignant hormone-sensitive prostate cancer and a method of data acquisition, as well as corresponding immunoassays. The present invention also relates to a method of identifying an individual for eligibility for malignant, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer as well as an immunoassay for stratifying an individual with such prostate cancer. The present invention further envisages pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the treatment of malignant, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.	05-24-2012

Elisa Henderson, Milton Keynes GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100015063	Benzodiazepine Derivatives and Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Them - Benzodiazepine derivative of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are found to be active against RSV Formula (I) Wherein: —R	01-21-2010

Emma Henderson, Wiltshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110159497	FREEZE-DRIED COMPOSITIONS FOR CARRYING OUT PCR AND OTHER BIOCHEMICAL REACTIONS - A composition for carrying out a chemical or biochemical reaction, said composition being in a freeze-dried form and comprising (i) a set of reagents comprising at least some of the chemical or biochemical reagents necessary for conducting said chemical or biochemical reaction, (ii) a glass forming agent, (iii) a stabilising agent therefore and (iv) fish gelatine. In particular compositions for carrying out PCR are foreseen. Kits comprising these compositions and methods for using them form a further aspect of the invention.	06-30-2011

Ian D. Henderson, Larne GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110198860	Generator Set With Removable Panels And Captive Bolt System - A method of retrofitting a generator set includes disconnecting a removable panel from a frame of a generator set housing. In order to accomplish this, short bolts associated with the removable panel are disconnected from nutserts that are permanently affixed to the frame. A removable panel compliance kit is installed to the generator set frame by threading long bolts through the nutserts and then attaching a pair of nuts in a locking configuration on each of the long bolts. The removable panel, which is modified to include keyhole shaped bolt openings, is then reconnected to the frame by advancing the long bolts further into the respective nutserts.	08-18-2011

Ian Robert Henderson, Edgbaston GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130344536	PROTEIN SECRETION - A bacterial expression construct comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a secretion unit peptide comprising less than 300 amino acids of the C-terminus of a SPATE-class bacterial autotransporter polypeptide, the secretion unit peptide 5 comprising: (i) the α-helix; (ii) linker; and (iii) β-barrel region of the β-domain of the autotransporter polypeptide. Such an expression construct, and associated nucleic acids and peptides, find application in the expression of proteins of interest from a host bacterial cell to the cell culture medium.	12-26-2013

James Henderson, Fike GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131591	Methods and Apparatus for Dispensing Recorded Content - Systems and techniques for self service delivery of content stored on removable media. A self service terminal stores a plurality of titles in a repository, and copies of titles are stored to removable media devices maintained in the self service terminal. In response to a user selection of an available title made during a transaction, a removable media device storing a copy of the selected title is delivered to the user. Anticipated demand is estimated and titles are stored to removable devices as needed to maintain an inventory to meet the estimated demand, including overwriting existing titles already stored on removable media, and overwriting returned media as needed.	06-02-2011

James Henderson, Lower Wick GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120170968	BINDING ASSEMBLY - A binder assembly for receiving and retaining articles and that includes a cover comprising a spine portion and at least one cover leaf portion and a first binder element and a second binder element comprising a plurality of first and second retaining fingers, respectively. The first and second binding elements are moveable between 1) an open position wherein articles are permitted to be removed from or mounted to the binder assembly, and 2) a closed position wherein articles mounted to the binder assembly are prevented from being removed. The binder assembly further includes an elongated retainer/lock constructed to releasably attach to the first and second binding elements in the closed position thereof with the spine portion of the cover therebetween for locking the first and second binding elements in the closed position and securing the first and second binding elements to the spine portion of the cover.	07-05-2012

James Henderson, St. Andrews GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301326	Detecting loss of communication with peripherals - Computer systems having operating systems that provide plug and play functionality for peripheral devices such as printers, web cameras, keyboards, mice and the like are known. These allow peripheral devices to be connected to the computer system in an ad hoc manner. However, if communication between a peripheral and such a computer system is lost during a time period when that computer system is shut down, no indication of this loss is given by the plug and play operating system. A method is described here for issuing error messages if communication between a peripheral and a computer system is lost. A persistent store is used to keep a record of peripherals in communication with the computer and this record is compared with detected information about presence of peripherals. The error messages may optionally be transferred to a remote management system via a communications network.	12-04-2008
20120066089	MULTI-MEDIA CONTENT AT A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD KIOSK - A digital download kiosk network is described. The network comprises: an authorization database including a digital rights management facility; a first digital download kiosk coupled to the authorization database to receive digital rights management data; and a second digital download kiosk coupled to the authorization database to receive digital rights management data, and coupled to the first digital download kiosk in a peer-to-peer manner to share multi-media content therebetween.	03-15-2012
20120066462	UPDATING MULTI-MEDIA CONTENT IN A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD KIOSK - A method of updating multi-media content at a digital download kiosk is described. The method comprises receiving a secure portable storage device into a portable device reader/writer in the kiosk; reading the secure portable storage device to ascertain if authorized multi-media content is stored thereon; uploading the multi-media content from the secure portable storage device to a data store accessible by the kiosk; and indicating when the multi-media content has been uploaded. The portable storage device may have been received by mail from a supplier, and the method may further comprise removing the portable storage device from the portable storage device reader/writer, and returning the removed portable storage device to the supplier by mail.	03-15-2012
20150222145	POWERING A SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for powering a Self Service Terminal (SST), comprising a primary power supply, a back-up power supply, at least one renewable power supply, and a power management controller for selectively using the renewable power supply when a first power level is available from the renewable power supply, and to supplement or replace the renewable power supply with the primary power supply and/or the back-up power supply when a second power level is required by the SST that exceeds the first power level.	08-06-2015

James Henderson, Fife GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131660	Methods and Apparatus for Transfer of Content to a Self Contained Wireless Media Device - Systems and techniques for transferring data to a storage device. A storage device includes storage, a processor, and a wireless transceiver, as well as a connector allowing the storage device to operate according to an appropriate standard when connected to a playback or data device. The storage device can communicate with a data transfer station to wirelessly receive data from the station. A user may select data to be transferred to a removable media device, and the station transfers the data over a wireless connection. The removable media device stores the data in memory as it is received. Once the data has been received, the data can be played or otherwise used in any playback or data device to which the storage device may be connected for use as a memory device.	06-02-2011
20140344586	SECURE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD STORAGE DEVICE - A secure USB flash drive employing digital rights management to implement secure digital media storage such as that provided by encrypted storage utilizing content protection for recordable media (CPRM) or the like. Unlike a secure digital card which provides such protection, it does not need an SD card port which is CPRM enabled, or alternatively a reader adapted for use therewith. The form factor can be that of a standard USB flash drive and a standard USB connector is employed making the device and its use familiar and comfortable to the average consumer.	11-20-2014

James Ian Henderson, Easteigh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110192180	Frost protection system for condensate drain pipe - A frost protection system is described for a condensate drain pipe for a boiler, air-conditioning unit etc to protect an outdoors run of the pipe. The system comprises an outdoors temperature sensor, a heater, and a controller for activating the heater in dependence upon the temperature sensed by the sensor. The heater is in the form of a flexible line (for example an electrical cable with a resistive filament). The heater (or a connection for it) passes through a fitting in the pipe indoors, and the heater extends along the inside of the outdoors run of the pipe. In cold weather, the controller activates the heater to produce heat inside the drain pipe and thus reduce the risk of the condensate freezing.	08-11-2011

Jean-Paul Henderson, Avon GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150060595	system and method for reducing the transmission of vibration from a first vibrating body to a second body - A system for reducing the transmission of vibration from a first vibrating body to a second body, the system having a first part connected to the first vibrating body, a second part connected to the second body and an electro-hydrostatic actuator connected to the first and second parts, the electro-hydrostatic actuator being operable to continuously oscillate the first and second parts	03-05-2015

Jim Henderson, Scotland GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120159185	Secure Digital Download Storage Device - A secure USB flash drive employing digital rights management to implement secure digital media storage such as that provided by encrypted storage utilizing content protection for recordable media (CPRM) or the like. Unlike a secure digital card which provides such protection, it does not need an SD card port which is CPRM enabled, or alternatively a reader adapted for use therewith. The form factor can be that of a standard USB flash drive and a standard USB connector is employed making the device and its use familiar and comfortable to the average consumer.	06-21-2012

Jim Henderson, Fife GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120158171	Digital Media Kiosk - A kiosk for sale or rental of secure USB flash drives employing digital rights management to implement secure digital media storage such as that provided by encrypted storage utilizing content protection for recordable media (CPRM) or the like. Preferably, the form factor of the secure USB flash drives is that of a standard USB flash drive, and a standard	06-21-2012
20120202426	WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device which stores and transfers entire digital media files for later use at transfer speeds compliant with the 60 GHz wireless standard. An example wireless communication device includes a receiver for wirelessly receiving an entire digital media file and associated usage rights from a kiosk while the receiver is within a wireless reception range of the kiosk, a memory for storing the digital media file and the associated usage rights, transfer circuitry for transferring the digital media file and the associated usage rights, and a controller for operating the receiver to receive the entire digital media file and associated rights, for storing the digital media file for later playing, and for operating the transfer circuitry to transfer the digital media file and associated rights.	08-09-2012
20130152690	FOREIGN BODY DETECTING - A self-service terminal has a fascia	06-20-2013

Jim Henderson, Dundee GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120124365	ACCESSING A SECURE TERMINAL - A method of accessing content on a secure terminal is described. The method comprises: capturing an image of a visual code presented on a display of a secure terminal. The method then involves decoding the visual code to ascertain (i) a set of connection parameters and (ii) a unique identifier. The set of connection parameters are used to establish a connection with the secure terminal. The method also comprises receiving the content from the secure terminal via the established connection in response to transmission of the unique identifier.	05-17-2012
20130154612	FOREIGN BODY DETECTING - A method of operating a sensor	06-20-2013

Jim Henderson, St. Andrews GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140014718	MEDIA DISPENSING SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A self-service terminal comprises a media dispenser coupled to a control board; a cryptographic memory coupled to the control board; a network connection; a contact token reader; and a user interface comprising a plurality of lights. The control board includes a processor executing firmware. The firmware is operable to (i) read a token presented to the token reader each time the token contacts the token reader, (ii) ascertain a number of times a token reader is presented as part of a single transaction, (iii) create a transaction request including (a) an identifier read from the presented token and (b) an amount of cash requested based on the number of times the token was presented, (iv) encrypt the transaction request using data read from the cryptographic memory, and (v) transmit the encrypted transaction request to a remote authorization server using the network connection.	01-16-2014
20140019353	TRANSACTION AUTHORIZATION - A transaction authorization server comprising: a database storing a plurality of customer account records, a network connection operable to communicate with a remote cash dispenser and to receive transaction requests therefrom; and a processor. Each customer account record includes: a unique identifier associated with that customer, an account balance, and customer contact information. The processor is operable to: (i) receive a transaction request, (ii) ascertain from the transaction request a unique identifier and a transaction amount. The processor then (iii) accesses the database using the ascertained unique identifier to: (a) identify a customer account record having a unique identifier matching the ascertained unique identifier, (b) confirm that the transaction amount meets an acceptance criterion based on information contained within that customer account record, but without verifying a personal identification number, and (c) ascertain customer contact information from that customer account record.	01-16-2014

John D. Henderson, Bishop'S Stortford GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140374115	Systems and Methods for Tethering Subsea Blowout Preventers to Enhance the Strength and Fatigue Resistance of Subsea Wellheads and Primary Conductors - A system for tethering a subsea blowout preventer (BOP) includes a plurality of anchors disposed about the subsea BOP and secured to the sea floor. In addition, the system includes a plurality of tensioning systems. One tensioning system is coupled to an upper end of each anchor. Further, the system includes a plurality of flexible tension members. Each tension member extends from a first end coupled to the subsea BOP to a second end coupled to one of the tensioning systems. Each tensioning system is configured to apply a tensile preload to one of the tension members.	12-25-2014
20140374116	Systems and Methods for Tethering Subsea Wellheads to Enhance the Fatigue Resistance of Subsea Wellheads and Primary Conductors - A system for tethering a subsea wellhead including a plurality of anchors disposed about the subsea BOP and secured to the sea floor. In addition, the system includes a plurality of tensioning systems. One tensioning system is coupled to an upper end of each anchor. Further, a plurality of flexible tension members. Each tension member extends from a first end coupled to the subsea wellhead to a second end coupled to one of the tensioning systems. Each tensioning system is configured to apply a tensile preload to one of the tension members.	12-25-2014

Jonathan Henderson, Morpeth GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120257796	3D OBJECT DELINEATION - A method of 3D object delineation from 3D seismic data comprising the steps of, providing 3D seismic data; processing the data based on at least one characteristic whereby said characteristic is extracted from the data and compared with at least one reference characteristic and delineated based on the comparison, and defining a geological element based on the delineation. The characteristics may be adjusted. Data can be processed based on one characteristic then processed based on a second characteristic or data is processed based on two characteristics substantially simultaneously. Data may be processed n times producing n delineations from which the geological element is defined. An algorithm is provided for processing the data which may shift an evolving shape description of an object between explicit and implicit representations, where each shift applies a transformation to the object. Multiple sources of data may be utilised simultaneously to drive the delineation process.	10-11-2012
20140044316	3D OBJECT DELINEATION - Disclosed is a method of 3D object delineation from 3D seismic data comprising the steps of providing 3D seismic data (	02-13-2014
20150234067	ADAPTIVE FAULT TRACKING - A method for adaptively determining one or more faults from geological survey data includes: (a) generating at least one attribute volume comprising a plurality of attributes from said geological survey data; (b) identifying at least one region of interest on a predetermined cross-section of said at least one attribute volume; (c) adding at least one seed to said at least one region of interest; (d) defining at least one representative area in accordance with said region of interest; (e) starting an initial generation of at least one basic geological object by adapting said at least one seed and/or representative area; (f) selectively determining growth confidence levels for any of said at least one basic geological object based on a realistic geological principles, and mapping said at least one basic geological object with colour-coded data of said growth confidence levels; (g) monitoring a visual representation of said at least one basic geological object during said initial generation; (h) selectively stopping said initial generation of said at least one basic geological object; (i) generating at least one optimized geological object through manipulation of at least part of said at least one basic geological object, wherein said at least one basic geological object is generated by applying a mesh propagation algorithm adapted to generate a surface mesh from said at least one seed, and which includes at least on predetermined constraint, including at least one external force, obtained from empirical geological data, and at least one internal force adapted to maintain the surface shape of said surface mesh.	08-20-2015

Jonathan Paul Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137049	METHOD FOR THE PRESUMPTIVE DETECTION OF SUBSTANCES - A composition for use in the detection of an intoxicating drug comprising: (i) a first compound that absorbs UV radiation and generates emitted UV radiation at a wavelength absorbable by said intoxicating drug; and (ii) a second compound that absorbs UV radiation emitted by said intoxicating drug upon absorption by said intoxicating drug of said emitted UV radiation and that emits radiation in the visible spectrum is provided. In addition, methods for detecting an intoxicating drug in a sample comprising irradiating with UV radiation a sample contacted with one or two compounds that absorb UV radiation are provided.	05-28-2009

Leon M. Henderson, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150260303	Electromagnetic Flexure - An electromagnetic valve comprises a yoke, a magnet having pole pieces defining a gap, a flexure assembly having one end attached to the yoke such that part of the flexure assembly extends into the gap, and a mechanism configured to polarize the magnetizable portion so that the extending part of the flexure assembly is attracted towards a pole piece by a magnetic force, thereby defining a valve state. The flexure assembly has at least one resilient portion and at least one magnetizable portion, wherein the extending part of the flexure assembly is movable between the pole pieces through an intermediate position towards which it is resiliently biased such that a resilient mechanical force is generated by deflecting the resilient portion from an undeflected position. The magnetizable portion and the resilient portion are configured such that the magnetic force defining the valve state is greater than the resilient mechanical force.	09-17-2015

Mark Henderson, Shepshed GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133360	Tiling Apparatus - A tile having a front face for displaying and an underside for securing to a tile support surface, the underside having a closed path seal wall extending backwards. The seal wall is configured to provide a seal between the tile and a tile support surface to prevent substance ingress interior of the closed path of the seal wall. A tile having a seal wall also configured to provide a seal between the tile and a second like tile. A tile having an underside that presents a tile coupling configured to communicate with a tile support coupling to provide a first releasable coupling arrangement. A tile support board having a rear face for securing to a support surface and a front face providing a tile support surface and presenting a tile support coupling, such that the tile may be releasably coupled to the tile support board.	05-28-2009

Martin Henderson, Merseyside GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130118866	TELESCOPIC BELT CONVEYOR - A telescopic belt conveyor includes a base conveyor unit (	05-16-2013

Martin Henderson, Wallasey GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150259149	System with telescopic conveyor and method therefor - A system has a telescopic conveyor	09-17-2015

Matt Hay Henderson, Inverbervie GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130319104	METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DRILLING FLUIDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DRILLING OPERATIONS - A fluid sampling system (	12-05-2013

Matthew Hay Henderson, Inverbervie GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110219853	Hollow Cone Degassing - A degassing system includes a vessel. A liquid inlet lets liquid into the vessel. A liquid outlet lets liquid out of the vessel. A liquid receiving chamber receives the liquid that enters the vessel through the liquid inlet. The liquid receiving chamber is open on one side. The degassing system further includes a motor having a shaft and a pump coupled to the shaft. The pump has the shape of a cone. The cone has an axis, a narrow end and a wide end. The pump is positioned so that its narrow end is inserted into the open side of the liquid receiving chamber and so that its wide end is close enough to a wall of the vessel so that fluid ejected from the wide end when the pump is spinning will strike the wall. The degassing system includes a gas outlet for releasing gas from the vessel.	09-15-2011
20140202664	Drilling Fluid Sampling System and Sampling Heat Exchanger - A system for sampling drilling fluid to identify one or more species of interest within the drilling fluid includes a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. Each fluid passage has an inlet and an outlet. In addition, the system includes a supply line coupled to the inlet of the first fluid passage. Further, the system includes a return line coupled to the outlet of the second fluid passage. Still further, the system includes a drilling fluid heater having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the first fluid passage and an outlet. The system also includes a drilling fluid degasser having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the heater, a first outlet coupled to an analyzer configured to identify the one or more species of interest, and a second outlet coupled to the inlet of the second fluid passage.	07-24-2014
20140298899	Drilling Fluid Sampling System and Sampling Heat Exchanger - A system for sampling drilling fluid to identify one or more species of interest within the drilling fluid includes a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage. Each fluid passage has an inlet and an outlet. In addition, the system includes a supply line coupled to the inlet of the first fluid passage. Further, the system includes a return line coupled to the outlet of the second fluid passage. Still further, the system includes a drilling fluid heater having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the first fluid passage and an outlet. The system also includes a drilling fluid degasser having an inlet coupled to the outlet of the heater, a first outlet coupled to an analyzer configured to identify the one or more species of interest, and a second outlet coupled to the inlet of the second fluid passage.	10-09-2014
20140338983	AIR-DRIVEN DEGASSER ASSEMBLY - Degasser assemblies, systems and methods, including an air-driven degasser assembly that includes a degasser having a drive shaft with a seal that inhibits intrusion of ambient air and an air motor having a motor shaft that drives the drive shaft. The motor shaft is distinct from or integral to the drive shaft, and the air motor is positioned to direct air leakage around the motor shaft away from the seal.	11-20-2014

Matthew James Henderson, Lancashire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110180706	Atmospheric Pressure Solids Analysis Probe Assembly - An atmospheric pressure ion source probe assembly (	07-28-2011

Matthew John Henderson, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130144745	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING A SUPPLY CHAIN - A supply chain management platform. Product information is gathered to create a product catalog having atomic product records. The product records are linked to product offers from suppliers. A retailer can select product for integration into the retailer's product catalog. Orders from retailers are matched to product offers and assigned to the corresponding supplier for fulfillment of the order. Retailers and suppliers are given visibility in to the system to maximize efficiencies.	06-06-2013

Maxwell Kenneth Henderson, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150114439	INFLATABLE EXERCISE CHAMBER - An inflatable exercise chamber (	04-30-2015

Michael I. Henderson, Leeds GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110031920	CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING, MANAGING, AND DIAGNOSING MOTOR PARAMETERS - A motor control system includes a control module, a switching module, and a filtering module. The control module determines output voltages for operating a motor based on a torque demand. The switching module generates switching signals for an inverter that drives the motor. The switching module generates the switching signals based on the output voltages. The switching module generates an out-of-volts (OOV) signal according to a comparison based on the output voltages, a maximum duty cycle, and a voltage of a direct current (DC) bus that provides power to the inverter. The filtering module generates an OOV amount by filtering the OOV signal. The control module selectively limits the torque demand based on the OOV amount.	02-10-2011
20110068724	Sensorless Lost/Found Rotor Detection for Permanent Magnet Motors - Various methods of detecting a found rotor, a lost rotor, a locked rotor and a caught rotor after a power disruption using flux estimates are disclosed. Also disclosed are permanent magnet motor controllers and assemblies suitable for performing one or more of these methods.	03-24-2011
20130234639	SENSORLESS LOST/FOUND ROTOR DETECTION FOR PERMANENT MAGNET MOTORS - Various methods of detecting a found rotor, a lost rotor, a locked rotor and a caught rotor after a power disruption using flux estimates are disclosed. Also disclosed are permanent magnet motor controllers and assemblies suitable for performing one or more of these methods.	09-12-2013
20130342142	System And Method for Permanent Magnet Motor Control - A method of operating an electric motor is disclosed. The method includes: starting the electric motor in an open loop control mode; operating an estimator that estimates operating conditions of the electric motor; and, while the electric motor is in the open loop control mode, evaluating a first parameter of the estimator. The method further includes: in response to the evaluation of the first parameter, determining whether the estimator has converged; and in response to a determination that the estimator has not converged within a predetermined period of time after starting the electric motor, signaling a first fault condition.	12-26-2013

Michael I. Henderson, West Yorkshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080278101	CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERMANENT MAGNET ROTATING MACHINES - Systems and methods for controlling a rotating electromagnetic machine. The rotating machine, such as a permanent magnet motor or hybrid switched reluctance motor, includes a stator having a plurality of phase windings and a rotor that rotates relative to the stator. A drive is connected to the phase windings for energizing the windings. A controller outputs a control signal to the drive in response to inputs of demanded torque, rotor position and/or speed. Control methods include calculating a scaled torque demand from the received torque demand to obtain substantially constant torque over a range of motor speeds, calculating an optimal dr-axis injection current using a cost function and a starting method that switches from speed control mode to torque control mode at a predetermined rotor speed or at predetermined start-up timing intervals.	11-13-2008

Michael Ian Peter Henderson, Leeds GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130009579	Control of Electrical Machines - In an electrical machine which has time-varying or position-varying disturbances in its output, signals representing the position and values of machine-related parameters are used to solve a model of the machine to calculate the phase currents which are required to minimise the disturbances. The model is able to provide solutions in the presence of limitations of some of the operating conditions of the machine, for example the supply voltage or the error in the signal representing the position.	01-10-2013

Neil Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140121179	Novel Galactoside Inhibitor of Galectins - The present invention relates to a compound of the general formula (I):	05-01-2014

Paul Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130308876	PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR DATA REGISTRATION - The present invention relates to a process of bringing first (	11-21-2013

Paul A. Henderson, Swindon GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150046705	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING ENCRYPTED MOBILE OFF-LINE WEB APPLICATIONS - A mobile device is configured to execute encrypted source files and includes a transceiver configured to receive an archive file comprising encrypted source files. The mobile device also includes a storage unit configured to store the received archive file. A local web server in the mobile device is configured to interpret a format of the received archive file, retrieve at least one source file from the archive file in response to a request from a device browser, decrypt the retrieved source file, and forward unencrypted information associated with the decrypted source file to the device browser. The device browser in the mobile device is configured to display the unencrypted information.	02-12-2015

Paul Matthew Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140297668	IMAGE DATA PROCESSING - A data structure stored on a non-transitory medium includes: a first image object and a second image object, each comprising image data and series data corresponding to a series to which the image data belongs; and at least one linking object which is an instance of a linking class which is configured to provide for instantiation of linking objects which each define a link from at least one source to a target, the source corresponding to at least one of a series and a set of image data and the target corresponding solely to a series. The linking object includes target data corresponding to a target series which is other than the series to which the first and second sets of image data belong and source data corresponding to the first image data.	10-02-2014

Peter Henderson, Leeds GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253168	Novel Transporter Protein - A novel protein which has an activity to transport hydantoin compounds is described, as well as a recombinant expressing this transporter protein. From	10-08-2009

Peter Iain Henderson, Bridge Of Don Aberdeenshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081631	Lifeboat Simulator - A lifeboat simulator comprises a cabin (	04-07-2011

Peter Mclean Henderson, Somerset GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110042025	Security Substrates - The invention relates to improvements in security substrates, such as paper, used for making security documents, such as bank notes, having anti-counterfeitable features and in particular to security substrates incorporating an elongate security element and methods of making said substrate. The invention comprises a security substrate for making security documents and the like comprising a fibrous base substrate and an elongate security element at least partially embedded therein. At one surface of the security substrate one portion of the security element is exposed to provide a continuous track along the length of the security element. A plurality of other portions along at least one edge of the security element are partially covered by overlapping regions of the fibrous substrate. The invention further comprises a method of manufacturing such a security substrate.	02-24-2011

Philip Rex Henderson, Hythe GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110192180	Frost protection system for condensate drain pipe - A frost protection system is described for a condensate drain pipe for a boiler, air-conditioning unit etc to protect an outdoors run of the pipe. The system comprises an outdoors temperature sensor, a heater, and a controller for activating the heater in dependence upon the temperature sensed by the sensor. The heater is in the form of a flexible line (for example an electrical cable with a resistive filament). The heater (or a connection for it) passes through a fitting in the pipe indoors, and the heater extends along the inside of the outdoors run of the pipe. In cold weather, the controller activates the heater to produce heat inside the drain pipe and thus reduce the risk of the condensate freezing.	08-11-2011
20110197977	Valve system for fluid fuel - A fluid fuel consuming apparatus (such as a gas fire) is disposed in a room of a building and a supply of fluid fuel is connected to the apparatus via a valve unit (	08-18-2011

Richard Henderson, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100190188	MUTANT G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTORS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING THEM - A method for selecting a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) with increased stability, the method comprising (a) providing one or more mutants of a parent GPCR, (b) selecting a ligand, the ligand being one which hinds to the parent GPCR when the GPCR is residing in a particular conformation, (c) determining whether the or each mutant GPCR has increased stability with respect to binding the selected ligand compared to the stability of the parent GPCR with respect to binding that ligand, and (d) selecting those mutants that have an increased stability compared to the parent GPCR with respect to binding the selected ligand. Mutants of β-adrenergic receptor, adenosine receptor and neurotensin receptor are also disclosed.	07-29-2010
20110046351	MUTANT PROTEINS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING THEM - A method for selecting a membrane protein with increased stability, the method comprising: a) providing one or more mutants of a parent membrane protein in a membrane-containing composition, wherein the one or more mutants are exposed to an amount of a membrane destabilising agent which is effective to destabilise the parent membrane protein in-situ, b) determining whether the or each mutant membrane protein has increased stability with respect to its structure and/or a biological activity compared to the stability of the parent membrane protein with respect to its structure and/or the same biological activity, and c) selecting the one or more mutants which have increased stability compared to the stability of the parent membrane protein.	02-24-2011
20110112037	CRYSTAL STRUCTURE - The invention provides a method of predicting a three dimensional structural representation of a target protein of unknown structure, or part thereof, comprising: providing the coordinates of the turkey β1-AR structure listed in Table A, Table B, Table C or Table D, optionally varied by a root mean square deviation of residue backbone atoms of not more than 1.235 A, or selected coordinates thereof; and predicting the three-dimensional structural representation of the target protein, or part thereof, by modelling the structural representation on all or the selected coordinates of the turkey β1-AR. The invention also provides the use of the turkey β1-AR coordinates to select or design one or more binding partners of β1-AR.	05-12-2011
20120032078	Backscatter Reduction in Thin Electron Detectors - In a direct electron detector, backscattering of electrons into the detector volume from below the sensor is prevented. In some embodiments, an empty space is maintained below the sensor. In other embodiments, a structure below the sensor includes geometry, such as multiple high aspects ratio channels, either extending to or from the sensor to trap electrons, or a structure of angled surfaces to deflect the electrons that pass through the sensor.	02-09-2012
20120270230	MUTANT G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTORS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING THEM - The invention relates to mutant G-protein coupled receptors with increased conformational stability, and methods of use thereof. In some aspects, polynucleotides encoding the mutant G-protein coupled receptors are provided. In some aspects, host cells comprising the polynucleotides are provided. In some aspects, the invention relates to crystallized forms of the mutant G-protein coupled receptors, and methods of preparing the same.	10-25-2012
20140166879	Backscatter Reduction in Thin Electron Detectors - In a direct electron detector, backscattering of electrons into the detector volume from below the sensor is prevented. In some embodiments, an empty space is maintained below the sensor. In other embodiments, a structure below the sensor includes geometry, such as multiple high aspects ratio channels, either extending to or from the sensor to trap electrons, or a structure of angled surfaces to deflect the electrons that pass through the sensor.	06-19-2014

Robert Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100133636	SINGLE PHOTON DETECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a photon avalanche detector in the semiconductor substrate. The photon avalanche detector includes an anode of a first conductivity type and a cathode of a second conductivity type. A guard ring is in the semiconductor substrate and at least partially surrounds the photon avalanche detector. A passivation layer of the first conductivity type is in contact with the guard ring to reduce an electric field at an edge of the photon avalanche detector.	06-03-2010
20120205522	MULTI-MODE PHOTODETECTOR - A photodetector includes a photodiode and output circuitry coupled to the photodiode. The photodetector is configurable for operation in at least two modes. A first configurable mode operates the photodetector as an integrating sensor. In this first mode, a bias voltage across the photodiode is set below the breakdown voltage of the photodiode and the output circuitry is configured to read an analog integration output voltage from the photodiode. A second configurable mode operates the photodetector as a single photon avalanche detector. In this second mode, the bias voltage across the photodiode is set above the breakdown voltage of the photodiode and the output circuitry is configured to read an avalanche output voltage.	08-16-2012

Robert Barnet Henderson, Dalgety Bay GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100141895	SCANNING OPHTHALMOSCOPES - A scanning opthalmoscope (	06-10-2010

Robert Ian Henderson, Chelmsford GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120306708	ANTENNA SYSTEM - An antenna system, comprising: a phased array antenna (	12-06-2012
20130021195	PROJECTILE DETECTION SYSTEM - A projectile detection system, and method of detecting a projectile (for example a bullet), for use on a vehicle (	01-24-2013
20130088304	ANTENNA FEED STRUCTURE - A feed structure for a wearable antenna incorporates a microstrip transmission line designed for mounting on opposite sides of a fabric. The transmission line has a perforated ground plane which reduces capacitance and offers an appropriate impedance, even when the fabric is thin, and allows the use of a relatively robust line conductor having a width of 3 mm or 5 mm or more. The ground plane can be extended to provide the ground plane of a balun and the material of that ground plane can in turn be extended to provide the wearable antenna.	04-11-2013
20130093633	ANTENNA STRUCTURE - A wearable antenna assembly incorporates a coplanar waveguide feed in one of the arms of a two-arm spiral antenna. The antenna has relatively high impedance compared with the feed line from a suitable radio but the coplanar waveguide feed is simply modified to provide a quarter-wave transformer adjacent to the feed connection to the antenna and at least one further impedance transformation step on a tangential extension of the feed at the outer edge of the spiral antenna.	04-18-2013

Robert Ian Henderson, Essex GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090102734	Antennas - This invention relates to a radiating element	04-23-2009
20100060513	ANTENNA - An antenna is provided, in combination with an associated switch array, the antenna comprising a number of antenna elements mounted above a ground plane for providing coverage over a predetermined range of angles in azimuth using a number of beams. Each of the antenna elements is connected to a switch in the switch array and the switch array is operable to connect selected pairs of the antenna elements to a signal path to thereby generate each of the different beams, at the same time connecting unselected antenna elements to ground.	03-11-2010
20100277385	PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA - Phased array antennas, in particular highly coupled arrays of dipoles having a vertical electrical feed structure. A phased array antenna including a plurality of antenna elements and a plurality of electrical feed structures, wherein each feed structure serves an antenna element and each electrical feed structure is at least partially substantially surrounded by a ferrite element.	11-04-2010

Robert K. Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100019295	SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODES - A CMOS single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) design uses conventional, or at least known, CMOS processes to produce a device having a breakdown region in which the main p-n junction is formed of a deep n-well layer, and optionally on the other side, a p-add layer. The SPAD may also have a guard ring region which comprises the p-epi layer without any implant. The SPAD may have curved or circular perimeters. A CMOS chip comprises SPADs as described and other NMOS devices all sharing the same deep n-well.	01-28-2010
20100090765	Programmable Gain Amplifier - A programmable gain amplifier comprising alternatively selectable parallel circuits in a front end and independently selectable serial amplification circuits in a back end. The front end may include, for example, a plurality of transconductors in parallel and each configured to generate a current proportional to a received voltage. A ratio of the generated current to the received voltage being different for each of the transconductors. The back end is configured to receive an output of a selected member of the parallel circuits and may include a plurality of current or voltage mode amplifiers in series. For example, the back end may include a plurality of current-mode gain stages and switches configured to control which of the current-mode gain stages are used to amplify the output of the front end. The programmable gain amplifier may be used between a signal receiver and an analog to digital converter.	04-15-2010
20100117734	Programmable Gain Amplifier and Transconductance Compensation System - A programmable gain amplifier (PGA) system comprises selectable parallel transconductors in a front end, independently selectable serial amplification circuits in a back end. The back end is configured to receive an output of the front end and may include a plurality of current or voltage mode amplifiers in series. The PGA system also includes control circuitry to select a gain configuration for the PGA by selecting selectable components in the front and back ends. The PGA system may additionally include control circuitry configured to change the transconductance of one or more of the front end transconductors such that the gain configurations of the PGA are independent of variations such as those due to temperature and fabrication. The PGA system may be used between a signal receiver and an analog to digital converter.	05-13-2010
20100321067	Programmable Gain Amplifier - A programmable gain amplifier comprising alternatively selectable parallel circuits in a front end and independently selectable serial amplification circuits in a back end. The front end may include, for example, a plurality of transconductors in parallel and each configured to generate a current proportional to a received voltage. A ratio of the generated current to the received voltage being different for each of the transconductors. The back end is configured to receive an output of a selected member of the parallel circuits and may include a plurality of current or voltage mode amplifiers in series. For example, the back end may include a plurality of current-mode gain stages and switches configured to control which of the current-mode gain stages are used to amplify the output of the front end. The programmable gain amplifier may be used between a signal receiver and an analog to digital converter.	12-23-2010
20110227651	PROGRAMMABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER AND TRANSCONDUCTANCE COMPENSATION SYSTEM - A programmable gain amplifier (PGA) system comprises selectable parallel transconductors in a front end, independently selectable serial amplification circuits in a back end. The back end is configured to receive an output of the front end and may include a plurality of current or voltage mode amplifiers in series. The PGA system also includes control circuitry to select a gain configuration for the PGA by selecting selectable components in the front and back ends. The PGA system may additionally include control circuitry configured to change the transconductance of one or more of the front end transconductors such that the gain configurations of the PGA are independent of variations such as those due to temperature and fabrication. The PGA system may be used between a signal receiver and an analog to digital converter.	09-22-2011
20120205731	SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODES - A CMOS single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) design uses conventional, or at least known, CMOS processes to produce a device having a breakdown region in which the main p-n junction is formed of a deep n-well layer, and optionally on the other side, a p-add layer. The SPAD may also have a guard ring region which comprises the p-epi layer without any implant. The SPAD may have curved or circular perimeters. A CMOS chip comprises SPADs as described and other NMOS devices all sharing the same deep n-well.	08-16-2012
20140124652	PIXEL CIRCUIT WITH CONTROLLED CAPACITOR DISCHARGE TIME OF FLIGHT MEASUREMENT - A pixel circuit includes a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) and a measurement circuit including a capacitance. The SPAD detects an incident photon and the measurement circuit discharges the capacitance at a known rate during a discharge time period. The length of the discharge time period is determined by the time of detection of the photon, such that the final amount of charge on the capacitance corresponds to the time of flight of the photon. The pixel circuit may be included in a time resolved imaging apparatus. A method of measuring the time of flight of a photon includes responding to an incident photon detection by discharging a capacitance at a known rate and correlating final capacitance charge to time of flight.	05-08-2014
20140191115	SPAD SENSOR CIRCUIT WITH BIASING CIRCUIT - A deep SPAD structure uses the substrate as the anode terminal of its multiplication p-n junction. A bias voltage for the SPAD (in excess of the SPAD's breakdown voltage) is coupled to the SPAD's cathode terminal. The bias voltage is generated by a charge pump circuit which is also integrated on the substrate. The charge pump circuit is configured to isolate the bias voltage on the cathode terminal. A triple well CMOS process is used to isolate the transistors of the charge pump circuit from the substrate.	07-10-2014
20150041625	TIME TO DIGITAL CONVERTER AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A time to digital converter includes a sample module operable to sample an input signal at multiple different instances of time. A transition detection module, formed of comparison elements, processes the sampled input signal at successive time instances so as to detect transitions in the input signal in terms of time. An output module generates detected transitions in the input signal on multiple parallel outputs.	02-12-2015

Robert Kerr Henderson, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130193546	SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE FOR CMOS CIRCUITS - A single photon avalanche diode for use in a CMOS integrated circuit includes a deep n-well region formed above a p-type substrate and an n-well region formed above and in contact with the deep n-well region. A cathode contact is connected to the n-well region via a heavily doped n-type implant. A lightly doped region forms a guard ring around the n-well and deep n-well regions. A p-well region is adjacent to the lightly doped region. An anode contact is connected to the p-well region via a heavily doped p-type implant. The junction between the bottom of the deep n-well region and the substrate forms a multiplication region when an appropriate bias voltage is applied between the anode and cathode and the guard ring breakdown voltage is controlled with appropriate control of the lateral doping concentration gradient such that the breakdown voltage is higher than that of the multiplication region.	08-01-2013
20140124653	PIXEL CIRCUIT WITH CAPACITOR DISCHARGE INDICATIVE OF NUMBER OF EVENTS - A pixel circuit includes a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) and a measurement circuit including a capacitance. The circuit is operable to discharge a known portion of the charge on the capacitance upon each detection of a SPAD event within a time period, such that the charge remaining on the capacitance at the end of the time period corresponds to the number of SPAD events detected within the time period. A time resolved imaging apparatus includes an array of such pixel circuits. A method of counting photon detection includes sensing photons with a SPAD device and discharging a known portion of the charge on a capacitance upon each detection of a SPAD event within a time period.	05-08-2014

Rosalind Ann Henderson, Perthshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100280477	NAPPY - A nappy comprising an outer cover (	11-04-2010

Russell Henderson, Glasgow GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100322589	NON SEQUENTIAL AUTOMATED PRODUCTION BY SELF-INTERVIEW KIT OF A VIDEO BASED ON USER GENERATED MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A computer (	12-23-2010

Scott Henderson, Johnshaven Angus GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130125323	PIG RECEIVER - An apparatus for receiving a pig (	05-23-2013