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Alan Riddell, Maidenhead GB
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20120205134 | CABLE-RACEWAYS - A cable-raceway providing electromagnetic shielding has rectangular channels defined by longitudinal-folds of a tape which comprises mesh having a warp of bare wires running lengthwise and a weft of a single, bare-wire. Metal brackets support it with the base of each bracket extending transversely under the raceway. The channels nest between arms upstanding from the base, and a plastic insert fits over the tape to enhance electrical contact between the mesh and bracket for electrical ground-bonding of the raceway. The insert provides teeth down the walls of each channel for engagement by cable-retainers to push them down into the channels for retaining underlying cables. Further support in the channels is provided by plastic straps that extend under the raceway and to which the channels are secured using inserts and cable-retainers corresponding to the inserts and retainers. One face of the mesh is covered by an electrically-insulating sheet. | 08-16-2012 |
Andrew Riddell, Christchurch NZ
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20090207726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK RECOVERY FROM MULTIPLE LINK FAILURES - Methods and systems for fast and reliable network recovery from multiple link failures. In accordance with one example of the method, a master node receives a request from a transit node having a blocked port to open the blocked port for data forwarding, wherein the blocked port is associated with a restored link. The master node starts a health-check timer and transmits a health-check message on its primary port to determine that all failed links of the network are restored. Upon determining that the health-check message is received at its secondary port, the master node transmits a message to each transit node indicating that all failed links are restored. Upon determining that the health-check message is not received at its secondary port before the health-check timer lapsed, the master node transmits a message to the transit node to open the blocked port associated with the restored link for data forwarding. | 08-20-2009 |
Andy Riddell, Nussloch DE
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20110164246 | NEXT GENERATION FLOW CYTOMETER SORTER - The invention relates to a method for sorting particles and a corresponding sorting device, Thereby the particles comprise at least one constituent and the particles are provided by a flow cytometry device. By using coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS) certain characteristics of the at least one constituent are detected. A subsequent sorting of the particles bases on the detection results from the CARS. | 07-07-2011 |
Christopher Riddell, Auckland NZ
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20150294331 | PEER-TO-PEER DATA COLLECTOR AND ANALYZER - A system for collecting and analyzing metadata from peer-to-peer (P2P) media networks. The present invention gathers metadata about P2P media from the P2P network directly as well as relevant 3 | 10-15-2015 |
Cyril Riddell, Paris FR
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20100315487 | MEDICAL IMAGING METHOD IN WHICH VIEWS CORRESPONDING TO 3D IMAGES ARE SUPERIMPOSED OVER 2D IMAGES - A method using an imaging device to define an acquisition geometry for 2D images of an observation region, a region for which there exists a 3D representation. 2D views of the 3D representation can be determined following the acquisition geometry of the imaging device for a plurality of viewing points, so that each acquired 2D image can be superimposed with any of this plurality of views. As a variant, in the 3D representation two views are determined corresponding to the viewing point at which the eye is positioned at the formation plane of the acquired image (front view and corresponds to the 2D image) and to the viewing point at which the eye is positioned at the focal point of the projective geometry (back view which is opposite to the viewing point of the 2D image). These two views allow the generation of two images for superimposition over the acquired image, defining superimposition of the acquired image with a front view of the 3D representation of the observation region and superimposition of the acquired image with a back view of the 3D representation of the observation region. | 12-16-2010 |
Cyril Riddell, Issy-Les-Moulineaux FR
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20110142317 | METHOD TO PROCESS IMAGES OBTAINED BY TOMOGRAPHY OR FEW VIEW TOMOSYNTHESIS - The invention concerns a method for processing images obtained by tomography or tomosynthesis, the method comprising: acquiring a plurality of 2D projection images of an object using an imaging system, the acquiring being defined by Rf=s, wherein s is a vector of the acquired projections, R is a projection operator which models the imaging system and f is the 3D image of the object to be reconstructed with knowledge of R and s; and processing the acquired 2D projection images, wherein the processing comprises applying an iterative algorithm defined by its iteration, wherein at least one set of processed projection images is generated at each iteration, the iteration being defined so that at each iteration the 3D image of the object is a linear function of the processed 2D projection images according to the property f | 06-16-2011 |
20120114207 | TOMOGRAPHIC RECONSTRUCTION OF A MOVING OBJECT - A method is provided for processing a sequence of sets of 2D projection images of a moving object, wherein the sequence of sets of 2D projection images is obtained by a medical imaging system that is in motion along a trajectory. The method comprises determining a sequence of images which minimize a function dependant on a set of 3D images, a term of fidelity of the sequence of images, a function of spatial and temporal compression of the sequence of images, a compressibility parameter, and a sequence of operators for an approximate modelling of motion. The sequence of operators leads to a compression constraint augmented by partial knowledge of the motion and the minimization comprises defining a decreasing sequence of degrees of compressibility for which an estimation is determined from an initial sequence. | 05-10-2012 |
20120163532 | TOMOGRAPHIC RECONSTRUCTION OF AN OBJECT IN MOTION - A method for processing a sequence of a plurality of 2D projection images of an object of interest, acquired with a medical imaging system comprising a source of X-rays adapted to move around the object is provided. The method comprises obtaining 2D projection images of the object of interest according to a plurality of angulations at a first time when the object is without injection of a contrast product; obtaining 2D projection images of the object of interest according to a plurality of angulations at a second time when the object is opacified by injection of a contrast product iteratively treating the projection images by minimizing relative to a sequence of 3D images, wherein the minimizing solution is a set of estimated 3D images. | 06-28-2012 |
20120230569 | TOMOGRAPHIC PROCESSING METHOD WITH A SMALL NUMBER OF PROJECTIONS OF A CONTRASTED OBJECT - A method for processing a sequence of a plurality of projection images of an object of interest is provided. The method, being recursive, comprises defining, a priori, a sparse image and a series of models for breaking down the object as a sum of a sparse component and of a complementary non-sparse component; initializing a sparse image depending on the sparse image defined a priori and initializing the series of models for breaking down the object; reconstructing an image of the sparse component of the decomposition model of the object from acquired projection images and from the initialized sparse image; and updating the sparse image so that, during the iterations, the reconstruction of the image of the sparse component gradually reintroduces the complementary component into the sparse image, in order to obtain a complete image of the non-sparse object. | 09-13-2012 |
20120275563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORIENTING AN X-RAY DETECTOR - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to X-ray imaging systems, and more specifically to digital X-ray imaging systems. In one embodiment, an imaging system includes an X-ray source configured to emit X-rays. The imaging system also includes an X-ray detector configured to detect the emitted X-rays and produce a corresponding electrical signal. The imaging system also includes a gantry configured to at least partially revolve the X-ray source and the X-ray detector about a primary rotational axis. The X-ray detector is coupled to the gantry so that a diagonal of the X-ray detector is oriented substantially perpendicular to the primary rotational axis. | 11-01-2012 |
Jim Riddell, Campbellville CA
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20090305611 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ACCURACY OF A HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID JET APPARATUS - A calibration device provided for use with a high-pressure fluid jet apparatus includes a body configured to be coupled to the high-pressure fluid jet apparatus, and a light-emitting device positioned toward the first end of the body and configured to project light on a target element at a location substantially identical to a location at which the high-pressure fluid jet contacts the target element during operation with fluid, allowing calibration of the high-pressure fluid jet apparatus before operation with fluid. | 12-10-2009 |
Mark Riddell, Ascot Vale AU
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20100031487 | Secondary positioning device for workpiece machining - A large machining apparatus for working a substantially planar workpiece such as a metal plate in relation to which a set of work actions, such as machining grooves and holes, is required at one of a number of work zones on or in the workpiece, the apparatus including: a working assembly such as a drop down drill movably mounted on a beam for reciprocal linear movement along a first horizontal axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the workpiece; and an assembly rail movably mounted on the beam at right angles to the beam to carry the working assembly. The apparatus further includes: an immobilizing base mounted on the rail for reciprocal linear movement along the assembly rail in the direction of a second axis and a clamping base mounted on the immobilizing base and adapted to be clamped onto the workpiece to locate the working assembly at a predetermined one of said work zones; and a movable base mounted on the assembly rail for limited reciprocal linear displacement along the assembly rail in the direction of the second axis relative to the immobilizing base. The working assembly is mounted on the movable base to enable limited linear displacement of the working assembly in the second axis direction in the predetermined work zone. | 02-11-2010 |
Mark Riddell, Berkshire GB
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20100061800 | CRASH BARRIER BEAM - A crash barrier beam ( | 03-11-2010 |
Peter Riddell, Preston GB
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20160063579 | Method of Charitable Giving - A charitable giving method is disclosed that uses a social media platform to bring together individuals, businesses, and charitable causes. The use of the social media platform incentivizes individuals and businesses to increase their financial support to charitable causes. The individuals register certain demographic and psychographic information on the social media platform, and that information is used by the businesses and charitable causes in conjunction with directing charitable giving. The individuals and businesses gain recognition for their charitable donations through a visual representation on the charitable social media platform as well as on other social media platforms where the information is shared. The charitable causes receive an increase in donations and promotion of their charitable missions. | 03-03-2016 |
Peter Riddell, Rowville AU
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20100009398 | BIOLOGICAL REACTION APPARATUS WITH DRAINING MECHANISM - A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means. | 01-14-2010 |
20100178668 | BIOLOGICAL REACTION APPARATUS WITH DRAINING MECHANISM - A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means. | 07-15-2010 |
20130123979 | BIOLOGICAL REACTION APPARATUS WITH DRAINING MECHANISM - A biological reaction apparatus for receiving at least one substrate having a sample located in a sample region, and a separate cover, such that a reaction chamber is formed between the cover and substrate over the sample region, wherein the apparatus includes a locating means to locate the substrate; a cover locating means for locating and moving the cover with respect to the substrate; a fluid dispensing means for dispensing fluid into the reaction chamber; and a draining mechanism; wherein the draining mechanism includes wicking means. | 05-16-2013 |
Peter Riddell, Mission Bay Auckland NZ
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20090211969 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS - Submerged media useful with or without aeration and/or mixing to enhance an aquatic environment by promoting and retaining biogrowth. The media takes the form of a cluster of individual flexible elements having free ends. The media are submerged in a liquid such as a water or wastewater treatment basin or an aquaculture environment. The media are characterized by the ability to promote and retain microbial growth. The media clusters have substantial flow through thicknesses to provide a three dimensional effect along with baffling for increased contact with the liquid being treated. The media may be thin strips constructed to avoid sticking together to allow maximum exposed surface area. The media clusters can create oxic, anoxic and anaerobic environments for maximum treatment during flow through the media cluster. The flexibility of the media elements and their free ends automatically dislodges excessive biomass buildup to avoid clogging of the media. | 08-27-2009 |
Peter James Riddell, Auckland NZ
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20100027054 | COMPUTER NETWORK INCLUDING A PRINTER CONTROL DEVICE WITH WEB SERVER INTERFACE AND RELATED METHODS - A computer network may include at least one network printer, a plurality of network computers for generating print jobs for the at least one network printer, and a network print server coupled to the plurality of network computers for queuing the print jobs for the at least one network printer. Moreover, the computer network may further include at least one printer control device coupled between the network print server and the at least one network printer. The at least one printer control device may be configured to provide remote access to the at least one network printer via the World Wide Web (Web) using a Web communications protocol, communicate the print jobs from the network print server to the at least one network printer, and isolate the network print server from remote access communications formatted in the Web communications protocol. | 02-04-2010 |
Peter James Riddell, Grey Lynn NZ
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20100039662 | PRINTER CONTROL DEVICE WITH PRINTER CONFIGURATION CONTROL FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS - A computer network may include a network server, a network printer having a printer identifier associated therewith, and a plurality of network computers coupled to the network server for generating print jobs to be directed to the printer based upon the printer identifier. Each print job may have a printing permission level associated therewith. Moreover, the computer network may further include a printer control device coupled between the network server and the network printer and configured to determine the printer identifier associated with the network printer based upon printer communications, identify the printer control device to the network server using the printer identifier to access the print jobs from the network computers, and selectively enable printing of the print jobs by the network printer based upon the respective printing permission levels associated therewith. | 02-18-2010 |
20100094998 | COMPUTER RESERVATION AND USAGE MONITORING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A computer network may include a host computer and a plurality of computer workstations selectively connectable thereto at which user work sessions may be initiated. Each computer workstation when disconnected from the host computer (e.g., due to server outage, etc.) may advantageously initiate a user session responsive to a user request and store session information for updating the respective user account balance when reconnected with the host computer. Additionally, when the computer workstations are connected to the host computer they may copy respective user account balances from the host computer upon initiation of user sessions, and update the copied account balances based upon computer usage during the respective user sessions. The computer network may also include at least one reservation computer for cooperating with the host computer to schedule user session reservations and provide a requesting user an estimated time before a user session will be made available. | 04-15-2010 |
Shaun Riddell, Aberdeen GB
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20150362039 | PASSIVE HEAVE COMPENSATOR - A passive heave compensator having: a main hydraulic cylinder, including a moveable piston having a piston rod extendible through the main hydraulic cylinder and a piston head to divide the main hydraulic cylinder between a gas phase above the piston head, and oil phase below the piston head; an upper connection point associated with the main hydraulic cylinder and a lower connection point associated with the piston rod; and an accumulator having a moveable separator to divide the accumulator between a gas phase above the separator, and an oil phase below the separator and being in communication with the oil phase in the main hydraulic cylinder; wherein an oil phase includes a magnetorheological substance, and that the passive heave compensator includes one or more electromagnetic controllers. In this way, operation of the one or more electromagnetic controllers can magnetise the magnetorheological substance to vary the viscosity of the oil phase, thus changing the degree of damping that can be provided by the passive heave compensator. | 12-17-2015 |
20160002012 | PASSIVE HEAVE COMPENSATOR - A passive heave compensator comprising: a main hydraulic cylinder, including a moveable piston having a piston rod extendible through the main hydraulic cylinder and a piston head, a gas phase above the piston head, and at least one oil phase below the piston head separated by a boundary; an upper connection point associated with the main hydraulic cylinder and a lower connection point associated with the piston rod; and at least one accumulator, the or each accumulator having a moveable separator to divide the accumulator between a gas phase above the separator, and an oil phase below the separator, and the or each oil phase being in communication with an oil phase in the main hydraulic cylinder; characterized in that the main hydraulic cylinder further comprises a cylinder sleeve co-axial with the piston head to provide, in co-ordination with the piston head, the boundary between the gas phase and the at least one oil phase in the main hydraulic cylinder. In this way, the variation in the coordination between the shape, longitudinal position, or both of the piston head, which naturally must be smaller in cross-section than the cross-section of the main hydraulic cylinder, and the transverse extent of the cylinder sleeve, provides variation in the cross-sectional area of oil volume in the main hydraulic cylinder, and thus different damping effects along the length of the main hydraulic cylinder, which are available to the user. | 01-07-2016 |
Vivian Riddell, Victoria AU
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20100163557 | TANK LINER - A liquid-tight tank liner for use with elongate tanks with rounded end walls is disclosed. The liner is configured to carry the hydrostatic pressure loading which would otherwise be applied to longer side walls of the tank when the tank is filled with water or other liquid. | 07-01-2010 |