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Alastair J. Paterson, Wollongong AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150061350SHEARER ANTI-COLLISION - Systems and methods for operating a mining machine. One system includes a roof support system, a radar device, and at least one controller. The roof support system incorporates an anti-stealth device, and the radar device is configured to transmit a plurality of radio waves toward the roof support system and detect a plurality of reflections of the plurality of radio waves. The at least one controller is configured to obtain reflection data from the radar device representing timing information regarding the plurality of radio waves and the plurality of reflections, determine a position of the roof support system based on the reflection data, and perform at least one automatic action when the identified position of the roof support system satisfies a threshold.03-05-2015
20150061351DETECTING SUMP DEPTH OF A MINER - Systems and methods for operating a mining machine. One system includes a controller, a stationary object, and a radar device. The radar device transmits radio waves toward the stationary object and detects reflections of the radio waves. The controller obtains timing information regarding the radio waves and the reflections. Based on the timing information, the controller is configured to determine a first distance between the radar device and the stationary object before sumping the mining machine into material and a second distance between the radar device and the stationary object after sumping the mining machine into the material. The controller is also configured to determine a sump depth of the mining machine based on the first distance and the second distance, compare the determined sump depth to a predetermined sump depth, and perform at least one automatic action when the determined sump depth does not satisfy the predetermined sump depth.03-05-2015
20160102551DETECTING SUMP DEPTH OF A MINER - Systems and methods for operating a mining machine. One system includes a controller, a stationary object, and a radar device. The radar device transmits radio waves toward the stationary object and detects reflections of the radio waves. The controller obtains timing information regarding the radio waves and the reflections. Based on the timing information, the controller is configured to determine a first distance between the radar device and the stationary object before sumping the mining machine into material and a second distance between the radar device and the stationary object after sumping the mining machine into the material. The controller is also configured to determine a sump depth of the mining machine based on the first distance and the second distance, compare the determined sump depth to a predetermined sump depth, and perform at least one automatic action when the determined sump depth does not satisfy the predetermined sump depth.04-14-2016

Alastair John Paterson, Wollongong AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130285573CONTROLLED AREA LIGHTING FOR USE IN MINING ENVIRONMENTS - Systems and methods for controlling lighting in a mining environment. One system includes at least one light emitting diode and a controller. The controller is configured to communicate with the at least one light emitting diode and change the light emitting diode from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. In the first operating mode, the at least one light emitting diode provides area lighting, and, in the second operating mode, the at least one light emitting diode conveys information to personnel located in the mining environment. The controller changes the light emitting diode from the first operating mode to the second operating mode based on status information received from at least one device included in the mining environment.10-31-2013

Alexander Robert Dalziel Paterson, Fayence FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150223021IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An identification system includes an identification device and a communication device. The identification device is attached to an article and including a sensor. The identification device is configured to operate in a plurality of modes and configured to switch between modes of the plurality of modes based on one or more conditions of a surrounding environment sensed by the sensor. The identification device is configured to send data to a server. The communication device of a user of the identification system is configured to receive data including location data of the identification device from the server using short message service protocols or messages through a signaling channel.08-06-2015

Brett Paterson, Victoria AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140323718CAGE AMINE LIGANDS FOR METALLO-RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS - The present invention relates to compounds that are useful as metal ligands and which can be bound to a biological entity such as a molecular recognition moiety and methods of making these compounds. Once the compounds that are bound to a biological entity are coordinated with a suitable metallic radionuclide, the coordinated compounds are useful as radiopharmaceuticals in the areas of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. The invention therefore also relates to methods of diagnosis and therapy utilising the radiolabelled compounds of the invention.10-30-2014
20150051392FUNCTIONALISATION OF CAGE AMINE LIGANDS FOR METALLO-RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS - The present invention relates to compounds that are useful as metal ligands and which contain a moiety capable of binding to a biological entity and methods of making these compounds. These compounds are of interest as they can be bound to a biological entity and then coordinated with a suitable metallic radionuclide. The coordinated compounds are useful as radiopharmaceuticals in the areas of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging.02-19-2015

Brett Michael Paterson, Victoria AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305632PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ASYMMETRICAL BIS(THIOSEMICARBAZONES) - The present invention relates to a method of making asymmetrical bis(thiosemicarbazones), compounds useful as synthetic intermediates in the method, new bis(thiosemicarbazones) that can be readily accessed by use of the method and methods of treatment and imaging utilising some of the new bis(thiosemicarbazones).12-15-2011
20150353487PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ASYMMETRICAL BIS(THIOSEMICARBAZONES) - The present invention relates to a method of making asymmetrical bis(thiosemicarbazones), compounds useful as synthetic intermediates in the method, new bis(thiosemicarbazones) that can be readily accessed by use of the method and methods of treatment and imaging utilising some of the new bis(thiosemicarbazones).12-10-2015

Daniel Stewart Paterson, Penang SG

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20160063576MEDIA GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF PERFORMING THE SAME RELATED APPLICATIONS - A media management system including a content analysis unit that analyzes the information on the media output to identify the data structure of the information and compares the information structure to known information structures, a template analysis unit that reformats the information to a similar file structure if the structure of the information is substantially similar to a known information structure, creates a new information structure based on the structure of the file information if the structure of the information is not substantially similar to a known information structure, and a media production unit that generates a media product based on the structured information.03-03-2016

David Alan Paterson, Victoria AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100169251MONITORING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A method of monitoring an evolving system, the method including the steps of: obtaining a plurality of sensor data streams relating to outputs from sensors monitoring said system, wherein at least one of said sensors monitors a condition of said system, and wherein at least one of said sensors monitors a causal agent for said condition; iteratively constructing a plurality of functional nests, each functional nest being a functional formed from a combination of selected functionals from a basic set of functionals; determining an output data stream for each functional nest by inputting said sensor data streams into said functional nests; selecting a functional nest from said plurality of functional nests based on said output data streams; and using said selected functional nest to monitor said system.07-01-2010

Duncan E. Paterson, Zurich CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110300120OLIGOSACCHARIDE-PROTEIN CONJUGATES - Provided herein are conjugates comprising a protein and an oligosaccharide of one of Formulae I-VI. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates. Further provided herein are methods of treating a lysosomal storage disorder in a mammal by administration of an oligosaccharide-glycoprotein conjugate.12-08-2011
20150175643OLIGOSACCHARIDE-PROTEIN CONJUGATES - Provided herein are conjugates comprising a protein and an oligosaccharide of one of Formulae I-VI. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates. Further provided herein are methods of treating a lysosomal storage disorder in a mammal by administration of an oligosaccharide-glycoprotein conjugate.06-25-2015

Edward Paterson, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090239725METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSOCIATING AN INSERT WITH A CARTON - To associate a paper insert with a carton, a first identifier (such as identifying indicia) is read from the insert and a second identifier is read from the carton blank. A determination is made whether the first identifier and the second identifier indicate the paper insert is properly matched with the carton blank. If yes, the paper insert is affixed to the carton blank and the carton blank is folded around the insert and its margins glued together to form a flat sleeve surrounding the insert. If no, the mismatch may be indicated.09-24-2009

Emma Ann Uletta Paterson, Corinda AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110258570METHOD FOR PREPARING A PATIENT FOR A MEDICAL TREATMENT - A method for using an electronic device having a display to prepare a patient for a medical treatment. The method includes the steps of representing a world on the display (10-20-2011

James J. Paterson, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090308226Expandable drum - An interchangeable drum assembly having a first drum body member, a first drum skin, a first drum skin tension device secured to said first drum body member, a second drum body member, a second drum skin, first tension members on the first drum body, second tension members on the second drum body, and, drum body connector rods extending between the first and second drum bodies by which the first and second drum bodies are attached to one another in edge abutting relation, and a drum body extension which can be releasably positioned between the first and second drum body members, to make the drum body deeper.12-17-2009

Jason Paterson, Victoria CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090033656DATABASE DRIVEN RELATIONAL OBJECT MODELING AND DESIGN SYSTEM, METHOD AND SOFTWARE - The systems, methods, and software of the present invention relate to a database drive relational object modeling and design platform, which addresses the need for a system that allows the design and modification of complex three dimensional objects while doing so in a manner that reduces the requirements for computing power, user training, and man-hours input for design completion. In preferred embodiments, the systems, methods, and software of the present invention provide for a complete end-to-end package that can be used from design initiation to final production, fabrication, and assembly of the designed object.02-05-2009

John D. Paterson, Bali ID

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150132457SEAFOOD PACKAGING AND PASTUERIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a system and method for packaging and pasteurizing seafood which results in an extended shelf life.05-14-2015

John David Paterson, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100272873PASTEURIZED SWIMMING CRAB BACK FIN - The present invention is directed to a method and system for preparing a pasteurized swimming crab back (PSCB) fin leg (“crab leg”) for individual consumption. In particular, the method and system of the present invention results in a pasteurized, hand-held, all natural food product for consumption by a consumer. The PSCB product is a ready to eat crab leg that has been trimmed, cleaned, thermo processed and packed in a hermetically sealed can or cup.10-28-2010

Jon Paterson, Quebec CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140165485CORNER ASSEMBLY FOR SIDING AND ROOFING COVERINGS AND METHOD FOR COVERING A CORNER USING SAME - A corner assembly for siding and roofing coverings includes two complementary corner molding members, each one of the two corner molding members having a front wall including a covering section with simulated building elements on an outer face thereof. Each one of the two corner molding members further has at least one protruding finger and at least one recess. The at least one protruding finger and at least one recess are configured in an alternate configuration in order to interlock in a male-female configuration when the two complementary corner molding members are engaged with one another to define a corner. A method covers a length of a corner defined at a junction of a first support surface and a second support surface.06-19-2014

Julie Paterson, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120324909HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger for exchanging heat between two media in a vehicle is provided. The heat exchanger includes at least one tube, especially a double-walled tube for carrying a first medium of a first temperature, a thermoelectric material being disposed on an inner wall of the tube, and at least one guide sheet, connected to the at least one tube, for carrying a second medium of a second temperature. The at least one guide sheet is designed to carry the second medium to the outer wall of the at least one tube to allow the exchange of heat between the first and the second medium.12-27-2012

Keith William Paterson, Waterloo CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110164043METHOD OF REMOTELY CONTROLLING A PRESENTATION TO FREEZE AN IMAGE USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method are set forth for remotely controlling a presentation from a portable electronic device so as to freeze a slide on a remote projector to permit searching for a desired slide on the portable electronic device and then continuing the presentation when searching is complete. In one embodiment, a switch is provided in a communication layer of a presentation application such that when the switch is turned off, communication is suspended between the portable electronic device and the projector, thereby permitting browsing on the portable electronic device without interrupting the presentation. When the switch is turned on the current slide information is transmitted from the portable electronic device to the projector.07-07-2011
20110167351METHOD OF REMOTELY CONTROLLING A PRESENTATION IN LOOP MODE USING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method are set forth for remotely controlling a presentation in a loop mode to allow the presentation to continue in the absence of a communication channel between the portable electronic device and remote presentation device. In particular, the portable electronic device can issue a command to the remote presentation device to present the presentation in loop mode so that a user of the portable electronic device can leave the vicinity of the remote presentation device (e.g. out of communication range) while the presentation plays in loop mode.07-07-2011

Matthew Paterson, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140283008LOCKOUT-TAGOUT AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present application discloses systems and methods for systems and methods of creating, administrating, assigning, and managing lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures and other safety compliance procedures.09-18-2014

Michael Stephen Paterson, South Australia AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090293217Gutter Cleaning Apparatus - An apparatus for removing accumulated leaves and other debris from an overhead gutter of a building or the like, said apparatus including a blade adapted to skim a substantial portion of the internal skirt of said gutter to which leaves and debris are accumulated therein, and an elongated handle having one end adapted to be held by a user at a remote end substantially perpendicular to said blade.12-03-2009

Michael Stephen Paterson, Salisbury Downs AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090249575GUTTER CLEANER APPARATUS, A GUTTER CLEANER KIT AND A METHOD OF CLEANING GUTTERS - A cleaning arrangement for removing accumulated leaves and other debris from an overhead gutter of a building, said arrangement including: a cleaning tool having a blade of comparative cross sectional profile to the gutter to be cleaned, an elongated rod having one end adapted to be held by a user and a remote end substantially perpendicular to the said blade when blade is connected to said rod, said blade including an aperture at an upper corner of said blade for an end of the rod to be releasable fastenable therein, such that the off-centering of the rod to the corner of the blade allows the cleaning tool to be scraped along the length of a segment of guttering without the blade making contact with internal brackets or bracing supporting the gutter.10-08-2009

Neil D Paterson, South Australia AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090302870Soil moisture sensor with data transmitter - A sensor and method for sensing moisture content of a medium such as soil is disclosed. In an embodiment, the sensor includes a sensing circuit, a processing module, a register, and a communications interface for communicatively coupling the sensor to an external communications device. In use, the sensing circuit generates a sensed signal having a signal parameter value attributable to the moisture content of the medium. The processing module processes the signal parameter value to provide, at an output, a scaled data value. The register stores a sensor identifier for the sensor and the communications interface is capable of communicating the scaled data value and the sensor identifier to the external device. An irrigation control system is also disclosed.12-10-2009
20100301877FLEXIBLE SHEET SENSOR INSERTED IN TUBE - A sensing unit (12-02-2010

Paul Mark Paterson, Southland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080200082Jet Pumping Device - A propulsion or pumping device which includes two counter-rotating shafts (08-21-2008

Paul Mark Paterson, Gore NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090022576IMPELLER DRIVE FOR A WATER JET PROPULSION UNIT - A water propulsion unit having an intake housing, a pump housing and an outlet with two spaced apart counter rotating impellers being located in the pump housing. The impeller blades on one impeller have an opposite pitch to the blades of the second impeller. The impellers are configured so that one of the impellers will impart less energy to the water as it passes the blades of the impeller than the second impeller.01-22-2009

Robert Paterson, Minato-Ku JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120135739COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A mobile communications system is described in which an E-UTRAN base station dynamically changes its handover and/or its cell reselection parameters to control the load on the base station and which transmits a message to a non E-UTRAN neighbouring cell, so that it can adapt its handover and/or its cell reselection parameters to avoid repeated handover and/or cell reselection of a mobile communications device between the non E-UTRAN cell and the E-UTRAN cell.05-31-2012

Robert Paterson, Tokyo JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130137438COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A relay communications system is described in which a base station receives a request from an MME that an overload procedure be started or stopped. The base station inserts the identity of the MME into the request and forwards the modified request to a relay node. The relay node then initiates or terminates the overload procedure in accordance with the request for mobile telephones which the MME that made the request serves, but not for mobile telephones which the MME does not serve.05-30-2013
20130176890COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A relay communication system is described in which a relay node communicates with a base station using a sequence of frames, each frame comprising a plurality of sub-frames. The relay node has an energy saving mode in which it monitors for communications from said base station in at least one pre-determined sub-frame of each frame and does not monitor for communication from said base station in at least one other sub-frame of that frame.07-11-2013
20150312828COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A relay communications system is described in which a base station receives a request from an MME that an overload procedure be started or stopped. The base station inserts the identity of the MME into the request and forwards the modified request to a relay node. The relay node then initiates or terminates the overload procedure in accordance with the request for mobile telephones which the MME that made the request serves, but not for mobile telephones which the MME does not serve.10-29-2015

Toby Paterson, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080243841Pattern searching methods and apparatuses - A computer-based method for identifying patterns in computer text using structures defining types of patterns which are to be identified, wherein a structure comprises one or more definition items, the method comprising assigning a weighting to each structure and each definition item; searching the computer text for a pattern to be identified on the basis of a particular structure, a pattern being provisionally identified if it matches the definition given by said particular structure; in a provisionally identified pattern, determining those of the definition items making up said particular structure that have been identified in the provisionally identified pattern; combining the weightings of the determined definition items and optionally, the weighting of the particular structure, to a single quantity; assessing whether the single quantity fulfils a given condition; depending on the result of said assessment, rejecting or confirming the provisionally identified pattern.10-02-2008
20080307363Browsing or Searching User Interfaces and Other Aspects - User interfaces for browsing and/or searching are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a first display area for display representations of documents matching a search query, the first display area configured to display content of the documents which can have a plurality of different types of content including at least one of text-based content and a folder, and displaying a second display area for selecting a selected document to be displayed in the first display area. Other embodiments are also described, and computer readable media and apparatuses are also described.12-11-2008
20100299444Wide Area Peer-to-Peer Synching in a Decentralized Environment - A system and method are disclosed for synchronizing data between devices and more particularly for synchronizing data between a plurality of peer-to-peer devices in a decentralized environment where no one device stores the most “recent” or “true” version of the data. Embodiments of the invention relate concepts of discovering synchronizing peers, communication between peers using special techniques, and using a way station concept as an aid for both discovery and synchronization between peers that are not simultaneously available.11-25-2010
20110161315Pattern Searching Methods and Apparatuses - A computer-based method for identifying patterns in computer text using structures defining types of patterns which are to be identified, wherein a structure comprises one or more definition items, the method comprising assigning a weighting to each structure and each definition item; searching the computer text for a pattern to be identified on the basis of a particular structure, a pattern being provisionally identified if it matches the definition given by said particular structure; in a provisionally identified pattern, determining those of the definition items making up said particular structure that have been identified in the provisionally identified pattern; combining the weightings of the determined definition items and optionally, the weighting of the particular structure, to a single quantity; assessing whether the single quantity fulfils a given condition; depending on the result of said assessment, rejecting or confirming the provisionally identified pattern.06-30-2011
20120185880BROWSING OR SEARCHING USER INTERFACES AND OTHER ASPECTS - This description relates to systems, methods and software architectures for providing previews of files, such as previews of content of the files without launching the applications which created those files. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first call, through a first API to obtain a preview of content of a file, the first call being made by a first application program and being received by a preview generator daemon, and generating a request to obtain a first plug-in from a set of plug-ins, the first plug-in being configured to process a file type of the file to produce content in a format which can be displayed by the first application program. Other methods, systems, computer readable media and software architectures are disclosed.07-19-2012
20140222785METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING DATA - Various methods, machine readable media, and data processing systems for performing searches and presenting the results of the searches. In one exemplary method, a user input causes a search in a mode based upon at least one field attribute designating a person and causes results of the search to be presented. This method may include filtering files which do not include matching people identifiers in certain selected fields. Other methods include allowing searching with a predetermined syntax; prepopulating a search result window with results of a default search before receiving a user input containing search input terms; displaying selectable terms from a file found in a search, the selection of those terms causing another search; displaying previews or other representations of files found in a search where the previews are resizable or zoomable or pageable.08-07-2014

Patent applications by Toby Paterson, Paris FR

Toby Charles Wood Paterson, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307000Electronic Backup of Applications - Systems and methods are provided for storing and restoring digital data. In some implementations, a method is provided. The method includes receiving, while a current view of an application is displayed in a user interface, a first user input requesting that a history view associated with the current view of the application be displayed, retrieve data associated with the history view, determining a presentation format for the data, and displaying the history view in response to the first user input in accordance with the presentation format, the history view including data associated with at least a first visual representation of an earlier version of the current view of the application.12-11-2008
20090002386Graphical Representation Creation Mechanism - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for generating graphical representations. An image representing an item is obtained. Input specifying one or more styles is obtained. For a style, one or more graphical effects are identified based on the style. A layout is generated, including applying the style including the graphical effects to the image based on one or more layout rules. A graphical representation corresponding to the item is generated using the layout. Metadata associated with the layout is generated. The metadata includes data indicating a location of the image in the layout.01-01-2009
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