Riordan, US
Benjamin Riordan, Newburyport, MA US
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20150228842 | Complementary Traveling Masks - A method of processing a solar cell is disclosed, where a chained patterned ion implant is performed to create a workpiece having a lightly doped surface having more heavily doped regions. This configuration may be used in various embodiments, such as for selective emitter solar cells. Additionally, various mask sets that can be used to create this desired pattern are also disclosed. The mask set may include one or more masks that have an open portion and a patterned portion, where the union of the open portions of the masks comprises the entirety of the surface to be implanted. The patterned portions of the masks combine to create the desired pattern of heavily doped regions. | 08-13-2015 |
Brian Riordan, Brookshire, TX US
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20130146300 | IN SITU TRANSFER AND SUPPORT OF TENSIONED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FLEXIBLE LINK - The disclosure provides an in-situ system and method for transferring a load from a tensioned flexible link between at least two bodies, such as between a buoyancy can and a subsea riser or between a moored offshore platform and a pile. The system and method provides a tether assembly having a hydraulic cylinder and/or a transfer assembly, where the hydraulic cylinder is configured upon actuation to decrease a distance between the two bodies; and the transfer assembly includes a mechanical interlock configured upon actuation to maintain the decreased distance between the two bodies independent of the hydraulic cylinder. The mechanical interlock can include various embodiments that can be selectively activated and deactivated position to allow the hydraulic cylinder to operate at various times in the transfer process. A support assembly can provide additional support to the flexible link independent of or in addition to the transfer assembly. | 06-13-2013 |
20150068778 | FLAME ARRESTER - The flame arrester is optimized for installation within fuel containers, such as fuel tanks and portable fuel containers, or immediately within the neck of the tank or spout of the container. The flame arrester has an elongate, generally cylindrical skeletal frame having opposing first and second ends. The first end is configured as a mounting flange adapted for permanent, immovable installation within the tank or container. The frame is covered by a woven or nonwoven textile material, or alternatively, by a porous or foraminous sheet material. Fuel and vapors pass through the cylindrical textile wall, the porosity of the textile serving to prevent flame propagation through the textile material. The frame is formed of a flexible, fuel-impervious plastic material to allow the flame arrester to be bent or curved for installation within a curved tube or the like. | 03-12-2015 |
Brian Riordan, Norwich, VT US
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20130238235 | GPS DATA REPAIR - Repairing GPS data is disclosed. Repairing GPS data includes repairing an effort, comprising determining that the effort includes inaccurate GPS data; and adjusting the effort using a repaired base map. Repairing GPs data includes repairing a segment, comprising determining an inaccurate shape data in the segment; and adjusting shape data for the segment based on a repaired base. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238578 | SEGMENT VALIDATION - Validating a segment is disclosed, including: determining that a stored segment meets a validation criterion; and adjusting GPS data associated with the stored segment using aggregated GPS data. | 09-12-2013 |
20140207378 | GPS DATA REPAIR - Repairing GPS data is disclosed. Repairing GPS data includes repairing an effort, comprising determining that the effort includes inaccurate GPS data; and adjusting the effort using a repaired base map. Repairing GPs data includes repairing a segment, comprising determining an inaccurate shape data in the segment; and adjusting shape data for the segment based on a repaired base. | 07-24-2014 |
20150211869 | SEGMENT VALIDATION - Validating a segment is disclosed, including: determining that a stored segment meets a validation criterion; and adjusting GPS data associated with the stored segment using aggregated GPS data. | 07-30-2015 |
Canay Tulunay Riordan, San Francisco, CA US
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20130180879 | CASE ASSEMBLY - A case assembly for a portable device is provided that has a first sleeve member, a second sleeve member and a customized plate member. The first sleeve member is mated with the second sleeve member to encase the portable device. The customized plate member is configured and arranged to connect with the first sleeve member and the second sleeve member. | 07-18-2013 |
Conor Riordan, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20130248657 | DEPLOYABLE INLET SCOOP FOR AN INBOARD RAM AIR TURBINE - An aircraft includes a fuselage that has an exterior contour with an opening and a duct that is arranged interiorly of the exterior contour and extends from the opening. A ram air turbine is arranged within the duct. A deployable inlet scoop is mounted on the fuselage and is configured to be moveable between stowed and deployed positions. The stowed position blocks the opening into the duct and the deployed position exposes the opening and permits airflow through the duct. A method of providing electrical power includes identifying an electrical power demand condition, deploying an inlet scoop from an aircraft fuselage, and driving a ram air turbine with an airflow through the inlet scoop into the fuselage. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253734 | SPEED CONTROL FOR A FIXED PTICH RAM AIR TURBINE - A system of speed control for a ram air turbine of an aircraft includes a power electronics controller, at least one routing device in communication with the power electronics controller, at least one secondary load in serial communication with the at least one routing device and the power electronics controller, and a ram air turbine (RAT) in communication with the power electronics controller, wherein the power electronics controller is configured to apply the secondary load to the RAT through the at least one routing device in response to a transient speed increase of the RAT. | 09-26-2013 |
20130288082 | WARMING FEATURE FOR AIRCRAFT FUEL CELLS - A system and method for warming a fuel cell on an aircraft, the system includes at least one fuel cell. The fuel cell includes an anode and a cathode for creating thermal and electrical energy. A temperature sensor measures a first temperature of the fuel cell. A control unit is coupled to the temperature sensor. The control unit increases the first temperature to a second temperature in response to the first temperature being at least equal to a selected temperature threshold. Increasing of the first temperature is indicative of the control unit operating in a warming mode. The second temperature is higher than the selected temperature threshold. | 10-31-2013 |
20140060240 | Combined Hub, Counterweight and Crank Arm with Single Piece Steel Body - A combination hub, counterweight and crank arm for a governor assembly in a ram air turbine is a single piece steel body. | 03-06-2014 |
Daniel Patrick Riordan, Mclean, VA US
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20130232842 | FNH SLP Sling Mount Adapter - The FNH SLP Sling Mount Adapter is a single-piece metallic adapter that provides the means to attach an AR-15 style sling mount to the grip-plate area of the buttstock of the shotgun and is secured to the buttstock of the shotgun with a mounting screw. | 09-12-2013 |
Denis Riordan, Houston, TX US
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20140193207 | Honeycomb Buoyant Island Structures - Multi-cylinder buoyant island structures, such as may be used for staging and storage related to offshore oil and gas production activities, and methods of use and manufacture. | 07-10-2014 |
Denis Patrick Riordan, Houston, TX US
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20100119307 | SYSTEM USABLE WITH A PIPE LAYING VESSEL - A system usable with a pipe laying vessel, includes a support frame, such as a deck frame of the vessel, and a loader arm which is movable between a loading position and an upright position. The loader arm is provided with a pipe section manipulation system. A first clamping member is provided having a substantially fixed position with respect to the support frame. The first clamping member is operable between a clamped position for supporting the weight of the pipeline, and a released position for allowing the pipeline to be lowered. A second clamping member is movable between an upper position and a lower position. The second clamping member is operable between a clamped position for supporting the weight of the pipeline during movement from the upper position to the lower position, and a released position for moving the second clamping member from the lower position to the upper position. | 05-13-2010 |
Dennis Christopher Riordan, New City, NY US
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20150027920 | MEDICINE CUP WITH INFECTION CONTROL TAB - A medicine cup, preferably stackable, disposable, of frustoconical configuration and optionally biodegradable. The medicine cup includes a cup member for the medicine and an infection control tab coupled to the cup member. The tab is preferably coplanar with and integrally mounted to the sidewall of the cup member and has a textured frictional surface. The infection control tab is for holding the cup by the health care provider, the tab minimizing the possibility of contamination of the cup and patient through the health care provider's hands. | 01-29-2015 |
James C. Riordan, Raleigh, NC US
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20140201805 | MANAGING SENSITIVE CONTENT - A method, system or computer usable program product for automatically removing sensitive content from a display responsive to removal of user physical proximity from a computer peripheral including utilizing a predefined policy stored in persistent memory for monitoring user interaction with a computer peripheral for a criterion, wherein the criterion is a removal of user contact with the computer peripheral, and responsive to detecting the criterion with a processor, performing a removal action related to displaying sensitive content according to the predefined policy. | 07-17-2014 |
John Riordan, Brooklyn, NY US
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20120197964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GEOGRAPHIC SIP SCALING - A system and method for scaling a session initiation protocol communication system that allows components of the system to be distributed and/or scaled across multiple and different hardware, networks, systems, and locations. | 08-02-2012 |
20130007294 | System and Method for Geographic SIP Scaling - Described herein are aspects relating to a system and method for scaling a session initiation protocol communication system that allows components of the system to be distributed and/or scaled across multiple and different hardware, networks, systems, and locations. | 01-03-2013 |
20140156858 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GEOGRAPHIC SIP SCALING - Described herein are aspects relating to a system and method for scaling a session initiation protocol communication system that allows components of the system to be distributed and/or scaled across multiple and different hardware, networks, systems, and locations. | 06-05-2014 |
John Riordan, Ludlow, MA US
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20100075532 | Fluorescent Marker for Detecting Gel or Lack of Gel - A conductive composition having a transparent and colorless appearance under normal or ambient lighting and at least a dyed, translucent or fluorescent appearance under artificial lighting is provided. The composition includes a photo-reactive quantity of a dye-marker. | 03-25-2010 |
20140173871 | MEDICAL ELECTRODE INCLUDING FLUORESCENT MARKER - A conductive composition having a transparent and colorless appearance under normal or ambient lighting and at least a dyed, translucent or fluorescent appearance under artificial lighting is provided. The composition includes a photo-reactive quantity of a dye-marker. | 06-26-2014 |
John P. Riordan, Lynchburg, VA US
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20090299254 | Compressive head dressings and associated methods - A compressive dressing and method allow quick, simple and effective treatment of head trauma by cinching and, optionally, an elastomeric layer. | 12-03-2009 |
John Philip Riordan, Charolottesville, VA US
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20130131615 | Method Suction Device and Related Method Thereof - A system or device for providing medical suction, particularly for intubating patients, wherein the system or device helps prevent clogging from solids dispersed in the liquid to be suctioned. This device will allow the user to effectively clear an airway or other region of the patient while minimizing the occurrence of clogs and providing for the effective and expedited unclogging of the device without the necessity of removing the device from the patient or requiring two hands to unclog. | 05-23-2013 |
Joseph Riordan, Black Diamond, WA US
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20140034640 | VAPOR BARRIER STRUCTURE - A barrier system including a plurality of buoyant members, at least some of the plurality of buoyant members having a heat-resistant core, a median layer thrilled on an outer surface of the heat-resistant core, and an antistatic layer formed on an outer surface of the median layer, wherein at least some of the plurality buoyant members are configured for adhering to other buoyant members. | 02-06-2014 |
20140106159 | BARRIER STRUCTURE - A barrier suitable for use in building construction materials. The barrier is formed from a plurality of members. Each member has a heat-resistant core or shell, a heat-reactive intumescent or flame retardant layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-resistant core, an antistatic and oil-phobic layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-reactive intumescent layer. | 04-17-2014 |
Joseph Riordan, Anchorage, AK US
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20100294761 | Vapor barrier for flammable liquid storage tanks - The vapor barrier for flammable liquid storage tanks provides a gas impermeable layer for covering the surface of a flammable liquid stored within a conventional flammable liquid storage tank, a tanker, a vessel or the like. The vapor barrier is formed from a plurality of spherical buoyant members. Each spherical buoyant member has a heat-resistant core or shell, a heat-reactive intumescent or flame retardant layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-resistant core, and an antistatic and oil-phobic layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-reactive intumescent layer. The vapor barrier may further be used with liquid storage tanks in which separation between the liquid and vapor phases is beneficial to prevent oxidation or other undesirable reactions. | 11-25-2010 |
20130020319 | VAPOR BARRIER STRUCTURE - A vapor barrier for flammable liquid storage tanks provides a gas impermeable layer for covering the surface of a flammable liquid stored within a conventional flammable liquid storage tank, a tanker, a vessel, or the like. The vapor barrier is formed from a plurality of spherical buoyant members. Each spherical buoyant member has a heat-resistant core or shell, a heat-reactive intumescent or flame retardant layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-resistant core, an antistatic and oil-phobic layer formed on an outer surface of the heat-reactive intumescent layer, and an adhesive layer on an outer surface of the heat-reactive intumescent layer. The vapor barrier may further be used with liquid storage tanks in which separation between the liquid and vapor phases is beneficial to prevent oxidation or other undesirable reactions. | 01-24-2013 |
Kenneth B. Riordan, Spring Grove, IL US
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20090102733 | ANTENNA SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ANTENNA PATTERN OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The present invention provides an antenna system and method for controlling an antenna pattern in a communication device. The antenna system comprises one or more rotatable antennas and one or more antenna reflectors. The one or more antenna reflectors are electrically isolated reflecting surfaces that are operationally coupled to the one or more rotatable antennas. The method comprises aligning the one or more rotatable antennas in one or more positions with respect to the one or more antenna reflectors so as to provide a repeatable antenna pattern. | 04-23-2009 |
Neil H. Riordan, Trophy Club, TX US
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20120276215 | Therapeutic Conditioned Media - Disclosed are therapeutic compositions useful for treatment of degenerative, autoimmune, inflammatory, and neurological conditions. In one embodiment, clinical conditions are treated by administration of a standardized composition of stem cell, progenitor cell, or cellular supernatant. The invention provides doses of conditioned media that mediate therapeutic effects at concentrations that would not be expected to produce biological effects. | 11-01-2012 |
20130251670 | Treatment of Macular Edema Utilizing Stem Cell and Conditioned Media Thereof - Described are methods of treating macular edema, as well as other complications of ocular inflammation, through the administration of various stem cell populations and conditioned media thereof. In one embodiment a patient suffering from macular edema is administered an intramuscular dose of media conditioned by placental mesenchymal stem cells at a sufficient concentration and frequency to elicit a reduction in ocular inflammation. Other embodiments of the invention teach intra-ocular, intravenous, sublingual, and oral means of delivery conditioned media from various stem cell populations that has been optimized for anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and immune modulatory properties. | 09-26-2013 |
20150024483 | THERAPEUTIC CONDITIONED MEDIA - Disclosed are therapeutic compositions useful for treatment of degenerative, autoimmune, inflammatory, and neurological conditions. In one embodiment, clinical conditions are treated by administration of a standardized composition of stem cell, progenitor cell, or cellular supernatant. The invention provides doses of conditioned media that mediate therapeutic effects at concentrations that would not be expected to produce biological effects. | 01-22-2015 |
20150104470 | IMMUNE MODULATION BY PERI-LYMPHATIC OR INTRA-LYMPHATIC CELL THERAPY - Disclosed are compositions of matter, methods of treatment, and protocols useful for therapeutic immune modulation using cell therapy administered perilymphatically or intralymphatically. In one particular embodiment, the invention provides means of treating an autoimmune condition by perilymphatic administration of a mesenchymal stem cell population. Said mesenchymal stem cell populations may be derived from umbilical cord tissues such as the Wharton's Jelly, amniotic membranes, or amniotic stem cells. In another particular embodiment Sertoli cells may be utilized as immune modulatory cells for the practice of the invention. | 04-16-2015 |
Neil H. Riordan, Irving, TX US
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20120195969 | TREATMENT OF ACNE BY CONDITIONED MEDIA - Disclosed are methods and compositions for treatment of acne or acneform conditions, particularly but not limited to, acne vulgaris with products generated from culture of stem or progenitor cells. Specifically, compositions of matter are disclosed which are useful for the treatment of acne and acne associated disease states, in particular acne vulgaris, by topical administration of products derived from stem cells or progenitor cells. | 08-02-2012 |
Patrick Riordan, Wantagh, NY US
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20100282789 | JEWELRY AID - An aid for the connecting of a piece of jewelry together that has a pliers type construction. The aid includes a first handle and a first jaw connected by a pivotal joint with a second handle and a second jaw. The first jaw has a distal end portion with an inwardly facing surface that defines a notch. The second jaw has an elongate arcuate distal end portion that fixes the position of a biased clasp of a piece of jewelry. The notch of the first jaw engages a lever of the clasp and opens the clasp while it is fixed in position by the second jaw. The aid includes a bias that urges the jaws to a closed position and retains the clasp in an open position. | 11-11-2010 |
Patrick Brian Riordan, Newton, MA US
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20110208882 | TECHNIQUES FOR DATA STORAGE CONFIGURATION - Described are techniques for storage configuration. Defined are one or more initiator groups each including one or more initiator ports, one or more target groups each including one or more target ports, and one or more storage groups each including one or more devices. A masking view is created where the masking view includes a first of the initiator groups, a first of the target groups, and a first of the storage groups. The masking view indicates which devices of the first storage group are accessible using one or more paths. Each of the one or more paths is specified using an initiator port from the first initiator group and a target port from the first target group. | 08-25-2011 |
Patrick Brian Riordan, West Newton, MA US
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20120331188 | TECHNIQUES FOR PATH SELECTION - Described are techniques for performing path selection. A data operation is received for a metadevice comprising a plurality of metadevice members. A first of the plurality of metadevice members is determined. The first member is the member to which the data operation is directed. In accordance with a load balancing technique for the first metadevice member, path selection is performed to select a first of a plurality of paths. The metadevice is accessible over each of the plurality of paths. The data operation is sent over the first path. | 12-27-2012 |
Robbin Field Riordan, Roswell, GA US
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20130231626 | LOOPON TAMPON - An improved tampon | 09-05-2013 |
Terrance P. Riordan, Lincoln, NE US
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20100024086 | Poa pratensis L. named 'NE-KYB-05-001' - A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass named ‘NE-KYB-05-001’ (trade name Bella), is characterized by its vegetative only propagation, improved shade and drought tolerance, dwarf-like and dense growth habit, dark green foliage and shorter leaves compared to other Kentucky bluegrass varieties. | 01-28-2010 |
Thomas J. Riordan, Los Altos, CA US
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20100308738 | Apparatus, Method and System for Providing AC Line Power to Lighting Devices - An apparatus, method and system are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). An exemplary apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs coupled in series to form a first plurality of segments of LEDs; a plurality of switches coupled to the plurality of segments of LEDs to switch a selected segment into or out of a series LED current path in response to a control signal; a current sensor; and a controller which, in response to a first parameter and during a first part of an AC voltage interval, generates a first control signal to switch a corresponding segment of LEDs into the series LED current path; and during a second part of the AC voltage interval, generates a second control signal to switch a corresponding segment of LEDs out of the first series LED current path. | 12-09-2010 |
20100308739 | Apparatus, Method and System for Providing AC Line Power to Lighting Devices - An apparatus, method and system are disclosed for providing AC line power to lighting devices such as light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). An exemplary apparatus comprises: a plurality of LEDs coupled in series to form a first plurality of segments of LEDs; a plurality of switches coupled to the plurality of segments of LEDs to switch a selected segment into or out of a series LED current path in response to a control signal; a memory; and a controller which, in response to a first parameter and during a first part of an AC voltage interval, determines and stores in the memory a value of a second parameter and generates a first control signal to switch a corresponding segment of LEDs into the series LED current path; and during a second part of the AC voltage interval, when a current value of the second parameter is substantially equal to the stored value, generates a second control signal to switch a corresponding segment of LEDs out of the first series LED current path. | 12-09-2010 |
Tierney M. Riordan, Irving, TX US
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20120195969 | TREATMENT OF ACNE BY CONDITIONED MEDIA - Disclosed are methods and compositions for treatment of acne or acneform conditions, particularly but not limited to, acne vulgaris with products generated from culture of stem or progenitor cells. Specifically, compositions of matter are disclosed which are useful for the treatment of acne and acne associated disease states, in particular acne vulgaris, by topical administration of products derived from stem cells or progenitor cells. | 08-02-2012 |
Tracey Riordan, Bernardville, NJ US
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20120239549 | Automated Trading System - A computer trading system includes a quote screening function configured to accept quotes specifying a quote amount in a price where the quote amount is greater than a minimum quote amount to produce screen quote messages and to reject quotes specifying a quote amount less than the minimum quote amount. A market view generator generates market views from those quotes which specify an amount greater than or equal to the minimum quote amount. An order screening function only accepts orders specifying an amount less than a maximum transaction amount submitted in response to the market views to produce screened order messages. A transaction processor receives screened quote messages and screened order messages and matches appropriate messages with each other. The minimum quote amount is substantially equal to or greater than the maximum transaction amount whereby a screened order message can be matched entirely with one screened quote message. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239550 | Automated Trading System - A computer trading system includes a quote screening function configured to accept quotes specifying a quote amount in a price where the quote amount is greater than a minimum quote amount to produce screen quote messages and to reject quotes specifying a quote amount less than the minimum quote amount. A market view generator generates market views from those quotes which specify an amount greater than or equal to the minimum quote amount. An order screening function only-accepts orders specifying an amount less than a maximum transaction amount submitted in response to the market views to produce screened order messages. A transaction processor receives screened quote messages and screened order messages and matches appropriate messages with each other. The minimum quote amount is substantially equal to or greater than the maximum transaction amount whereby a screened order message can be matched entirely with one screened quote message. | 09-20-2012 |
Tracey Riordan, Parsippany, NJ US
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20110119174 | ORDER ENTRY IN AUTOMATED TRADING SYSTEMS - Quotes entered into an automated trading system may comprise a visible, or primary, amount, and a linked or hidden amount. The visible amount only is shown to other traders on the system but part or all of the linked amount may be dealt if the order with the quote is match is for an amount greater than the visible amount. If, after matching and deal confirmation, all the visible amount has been dealt, but some or all of the linked amount remains, a fresh order for the remaining linked amount is generated and submitted to the trading system for matching. The new quoted may be visible only or may have a visible component up to a limit specified by the maker on submission of the original quote, with the remainder being linked. Maker quotes converted to taker quotes by an auto-match routine may be resubmitted for undealt linked amounts in the same way. In one aspect of the invention, linked amounts are matched and dealt before visible amounts. | 05-19-2011 |
Tracey Riordan, Bernardsville, NJ US
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20120041864 | VOCALISATION OF TRADING DATA IN TRADING SYSTEMS - A trading system such as an anonymous trading system for trading financial and other instruments can vocalise trading data to trader workstations as well as display it on a screen. Where a trader selects to receive vocal announcements, a trading floor identifier unique to his trading floor is also announced at random intervals. | 02-16-2012 |
William J. Riordan, Mansfield, MA US
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20090325311 | Measurement methods - The invention relates to methods for measuring unconjugated molecules, e.g. antibodies, in a mixture that also includes conjugated molecules, e.g. antibodies. | 12-31-2009 |
William J. Riordan, Coventry, CT US
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20150252731 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE INCLUDING BLEED SYSTEM COUPLED TO UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM LOCATIONS OF COMPRESSOR - A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor in fluid communication with the compressor section, a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor, and a bleed system that is configured to receive bleed air from the compressor section. The bleed system includes a first inlet duct coupled to an upstream location of the compressor section and a second inlet duct coupled to a downstream location of the compressor section. The first inlet duct and the second inlet duct merge into a common duct. | 09-10-2015 |