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Andrew M. Robb, Chicago, IL US
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20160077027 | UTILIZATION OF AIRCRAFT BONDLINE EMBEDDED CURRENT SENSORS IN THE DETERMINATION OF A LIGHTNING DAMAGE INDEX - Systems, methods, and apparatus for using aircraft bondline embedded current sensors to determine a lightning damage index are disclosed. A method of predicting lightning strike damage to at least one type of aircraft involves sensing, with at least one current sensor node embedded in at least one type of aircraft, induced current. The method further involves generating, with at least one current sensor node, at least one current signal representative of the induced current. Also, the method involves determining, electromagnetic density data associated with at least one region of at least one type of aircraft by using at least one current signal. Further, the method involves creating an index that provides a numeric representation for predicted lightning strike damage to at least one type of aircraft based on the electromagnetic density data, dimensions of at least one type of aircraft, and design features of at least one type of aircraft. | 03-17-2016 |
Bert W. Robb, Clear Lake, MN US
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20140156089 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FLUID ACTUATOR - A hydraulic actuator control system for controlling the motion of a master actuator and at least one slave actuator may include an external supervisory computer for sending command signals. A hydraulic control system may be connected to the master actuator and the supervisory computer. The hydraulic control system may include a microprocessor and a master hydraulic control valve for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid to the master actuator based on the command signals. The hydraulic actuator control system may include at least one slave actuator having at least one slave sensor connected to the microprocessor and having at least one slave control valve for controlling the flow of pressurized fluid to the slave actuator. The slave control valve and the slave sensor may be controlled by the microprocessor. | 06-05-2014 |
Bradley D. Robb, Maple Plain, MN US
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20130245576 | APPLICATOR SPRAY NOZZLES WITH PRESSURE RELIEF - A spray nozzle for applying a medicinal agent to a tissue. The spray nozzle comprising a tip housing and a valve. The tip housing has a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen that extends between the ends and defines a lengthwise central axis. The valve has an elongated body that extends through the lumen of the tip housing, along the lengthwise central axis. The valve, being configured to slide within the lumen of the tip housing, in an extended position with respect therewith is configured to disperse the medicinal agent toward the tissue. When the valve is in the retracted position with respect to the tip housing, the medicinal agent is vented away from the tissue. | 09-19-2013 |
20130331771 | GAS-ASSISTED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING BIOMATERIALS - A gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device configured to deliver an aerosol onto a surgical site. The fluid-dispensing device includes at least one fluid chamber configured to contain a fluid. The fluid chamber has a distal end and proximal end. A plunger extends at least partially into the fluid chamber from the proximal end. A spray nozzle tip is fluidly coupled to the distal end of the fluid chamber and is coupled to a gas supply. The tip is capable of generating aerosol with a gas from the gas supply and the fluid from the fluid chamber. A housing has an upper portion with a docking port configured to operably receive the fluid chamber. An actuating member is operably coupled to a plunger and is configured to apply a force to the plunger to discharge fluid from the fluid chamber and into the tip. | 12-12-2013 |
20140046294 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING A REACTIVE LIQUID - A device and method for dispensing a liquid with a gas includes an instrument having a cannula and a low-pressure tip. The low-pressure tip includes a tip housing that at least partially defines a high pressure chamber. A distal wall of the tip housing includes an aperture in fluid communication with the high pressure chamber. The low-pressure tip also includes a tube and a gas flow channel. The tube fluidly communicates liquid at a relatively low pressure from the cannula through the first aperture. The gas flow channel fluidly communicates gas from the cannula at a relatively high pressure and to the high pressure chamber for discharge from the aperture. The tube and aperture are adapted to dispense the liquid and the gas in order to create a low pressure zone distal of the tube to dispense droplets of the liquid. | 02-13-2014 |
20140251141 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING GAS FROM A MIXTURE OF BIOMATERIALS - A device and method for removing gas from a mixture of biomaterials includes a vacuum pump movably positioned within a cavity of a syringe at least partially defining a vacuum chamber. The vacuum pump has a pump body with proximal and distal portions, a stopper connected to the distal portion, and a flow channel. The stopper includes an inlet, and the pump body includes a port. The flow channel extends from the inlet to the port and is in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber. A first valve is positioned within the flow channel between the inlet and the port. The first valve is operable to open and close the flow channel for selectively connecting a vacuum to the vacuum chamber such that gas is withdrawn from mixture of biomaterials within the vacuum chamber. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257174 | APPLICATOR AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A FLUID AND A PARTICULATE - An applicator and method for dispensing a stream of a particulate and a fluid from a cannula and a mixing tip. The mixing tip includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a mixing channel extending therebetween. A fin is positioned within the housing and extends along at least a portion of the mixing channel. The fin spirals about the mixing channel from the inlet toward the outlet for mixing and distributing the particulate generally uniformly within the fluid. The stream is directed into the mixing channel of the mixing tip and spiraled along the fin within the mixing channel. The spiraling increases turbulence and mixes the stream into a mixed stream of particulate and fluid. The mixed stream is discharged from the mixing tip for being dispensed onto an anatomical site. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261704 | GAS REGULATOR, CONTROL INTERFACE MODULE, AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL APPLICATIONS - A regulator for regulating the pressure and flow of gas traveling between a gas inlet and a gas outlet. A first pressure regulator in fluid communication with the gas inlet and configured to prevent gas flowing downstream of the first pressure regulator from exceeding a first pressure. A first line between the first pressure regulator and the gas outlet. A second pressure reducing device in fluid communication with the first line downstream of the first pressure regulator and configured to prevent gas flowing in the first line at a point downstream of the second pressure regulator from exceeding a second pressure. A control valve actuatable to an open position when gas is transmitted to a first pilot valve at or below the second pressure, the first pilot valve in fluid communication with the first line. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276581 | ASSEMBLY FOR DISPENSING BIOMATERIAL, PLUNGER THEREFOR, AND RELATED METHODS - An assembly includes a dispensing syringe device configured to receive an amount of biomaterial and to dispense the biomaterial. The dispensing syringe device includes a syringe barrel for receiving the biomaterial, a discharge outlet for dispensing the biomaterial from the syringe barrel, and a plunger received in the syringe barrel. The plunger has a plunger body and a plunger passageway extending therethrough configured to receive a stylet. The assembly further includes a cannulus device configured to be coupled with the dispensing syringe device, to receive biomaterial from the dispensing syringe device, and to dispense the biomaterial. The cannulus device includes a cannulus passageway configured to receive the biomaterial and a dispensing opening configured for dispensing the biomaterial. | 09-18-2014 |
20150119851 | INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY, DEPLOYMENT, AND TAMPONADE OF HEMOSTATS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING AN INSTRUMENT THEREFOR - An instrument for delivery, deployment, and tamponade of a hemostat. A delivery cannula is included and has a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. A shaft is configured to be introduced into and move relative to the lumen. A hemostat applicator at the distal end of the shaft includes a tamponade surface. The applicator is configured to transition between a first, compact state for introduction into and movement within the lumen, and a second, expanded state as the applicator exits from the delivery cannula. | 04-30-2015 |
20160038208 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING GAS FROM A MIXTURE OF BIOMATERIALS - A device and method for removing gas from a mixture of biomaterials includes a vacuum pump movably positioned within a cavity of a syringe at least partially defining a vacuum chamber. The vacuum pump has a pump body with proximal and distal portions, a stopper connected to the distal portion, and a flow channel. The stopper includes an inlet, and the pump body includes a port. The flow channel extends from the inlet to the port and is in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber. A first valve is positioned within the flow channel between the inlet and the port. The first valve is operable to open and close the flow channel for selectively connecting a vacuum to the vacuum chamber such that gas is withdrawn from mixture of biomaterials within the vacuum chamber. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038693 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING A REACTIVE LIQUID - A device and method for dispensing a liquid with a gas includes an instrument having a cannula and a low-pressure tip. The low-pressure tip includes a tip housing that at least partially defines a high pressure chamber. A distal wall of the tip housing includes an aperture in fluid communication with the high pressure chamber. The low-pressure tip also includes a tube and a gas flow channel. The tube fluidly communicates liquid at a relatively low pressure from the cannula through the first aperture. The gas flow channel fluidly communicates gas from the cannula at a relatively high pressure and to the high pressure chamber for discharge from the aperture. The tube and aperture are adapted to dispense the liquid and the gas in order to create a low pressure zone distal of the tube to dispense droplets of the liquid. | 02-11-2016 |
Bradley David Robb, Maple Plain, MN US
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20130006170 | GAS-ASSISTED FLUID-DISPENSING DEVICE - A gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device ( | 01-03-2013 |
Carl Robb, Barrie CA
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20140166595 | REPLACEABLE GREASE TRAP SYSTEM FOR A WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a grease trap system for wastewater systems, having an inlet pipe with a shut off valve, an outlet pipe with a shut off valve and a grease interceptor comprising a replaceable container body including means to trap fats, oils and grease within the body. The body has inlet and outlet slide couplers in opposed walls, and each coupler has an associated connecting means to sealingly fluidly connect the slide couplers to the inlet and outlet pipes. When the container body is disconnected from the pipes the slide couplers may also be sealed by a removable plug for transport. The slide couplers displace inwardly and outwardly relative to the container to give clearance between the pipes to remove the container. A method of replacing full containers with empty containers is also comprehended. | 06-19-2014 |
Carl L. Robb, Barrie CA
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20150191365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GREYWATER RECOVERY AND REUSE - A greywater recovery and reuse system is shown, including a body for collecting, conditioning and discharging greywater. The body has an inlet connection to a source of greywater; a filter for filtering the greywater; a tank for receiving the filtered greywater; a disinfector for disinfecting the filtered greywater; a pump for discharging the conditioned greywater from said tank to a toilet that needs flushing water; a discharge connection to a sanitary sewer system; a fresh water connection and a control system for controlling the operation of the greywater recovery and reuse system. The system includes a controller for operating the system and dealing with certain alarm and status conditions. Methods of operating the system are also comprehended. | 07-09-2015 |
Charles Robb, Manukau NZ
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20090308111 | LAUNDRY APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a laundry appliance with a washing additive dispenser. The laundry appliance comprises a cabinet, a vessel for accommodating laundry, and a motor for rotating the vessel relative to the cabinet. The vessel is rotatably supported within a water tight enclosure. The axis of rotation is substantially horizontal and substantially parallel to a front panel of the cabinet. In an open condition, the cabinet provides access to the vessel via a vessel access area. A washing additive dispenser for dispensing additives to washing fluid contained in the water tight enclosure is positioned so that user access to the dispenser is located in the vessel access area. | 12-17-2009 |
Damon Robb, Vancouver CA
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20150060657 | MS/MS Analysis Using ECD or ETD Fragmentation - A method of mass spectrometry is disclosed comprising providing a mixture of different analyte ions and supplying electrons or reagent ions to said mixture so as to transfer charge to the analyte ions. The transfer of charge causes at least some of the analyte ions to dissociate and others of the analyte ions not to dissociate, but to form intermediate ions of altered charge state. These intermediate ions are then isolated from other ions and excited so as to dissociate into daughter ions. The intermediate ions and their daughter ions are analysed and associated with each other so that the intermediate can be identified from their daughter ions. The analyte ions can then be identified from the intermediate ions, since they differ only in charge state. The disclosed method enables analyte ions to be associated with their fragment ions, and therefore identified, without having to isolate individual analyte ions prior to their interactions with the electrons or reagent ions. | 03-05-2015 |
Damon B. Robb, Vancouver CA
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20110303839 | AP-ECD METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MASS SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS - An in-source atmospheric pressure electron capture dissociation (AP-ECD) method and apparatus for mass spectrometric analysis of peptides and proteins. An electrified sprayer generates a multiply-charged peptide/protein ions from a sample solution, a source of electrons for negative reagents, and a flow of gas for guiding positively charged ions from the electrified sprayer to a downstream reaction region within the guide. The reaction region being at or near atmospheric pressure and substantially free of the electric field from the electrified sprayer. In another embodiment, the method uses electron transfer dissociation (ETD), in the event that anions are substituted for electrons as the negative reagents. Fragment ions exiting the reaction region are subsequently passed into a mass analyzer of a mass spectrometer for mass analysis of the ions. | 12-15-2011 |
David Robb, Fife GB
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20130097006 | ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SYSTEM WITH ENTITLEMENT AND PROMOTION ENGINES - A system for selling and administering the redemption of travel site access and other privileges to consumers has a computer connected to the Internet that pushes and pulls data to and from a database including site and privilege data, such as, description, cost, purchases, access code, privilege redemption and promotion data. The consumer may purchase access to sites and goods over the Internet and are provided with an access code which can be presented to the consumer in a variety of forms in accordance with the consumer's preference. In one embodiment, the code is sent to a mobile phone or computer. Optionally, the mobile device can communicate with a point of sale device to allow access to a given site. The mobile device may also be used to send promotions, such as discounts, to the consumer, which may be programmatically selected and sent based upon logistical, empirical, timing and marketing criteria. Point of sale devices and human representatives may facilitate non-technical consumer use by conducting selected functions, such as the sale and redemption of privileges and the communication of promotions. | 04-18-2013 |
Edward Robb, Aberdeenshire GB
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20140040121 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF HANDLING TRANSACTIONS - Transaction handling apparatus for effecting a transaction between a group of purchasers and a vendor. The transaction handling apparatus includes vendor apparatus running a vendor process which displays at least one user operable component associated with a product or service on offer. The transaction handling apparatus also includes server apparatus which stores purchase data comprising identification data identifying each of plural purchasers. The transaction handling apparatus also includes plural client processes and payment processing apparatus which receives payment in respect of each of the client processes and conveys the payments to the vendor in dependence on operation of the client processes. A payment received in respect of a client process forms a part of the price of the product or service. Operation by a user of the user operable component stores product data relating to the product or service, the stored product data being comprised in the purchase data. | 02-06-2014 |
Ewan Ogilvie Robb, Brechin, Scotland GB
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20160003004 | PRESSURE EQUALIZATION FOR DUAL SEAT BALL VALVE - A ball valve comprising a housing comprising a fluid passage, a first seat surface, a second seat surface, and a ball rotatably movable within the housing between an open position allowing flow through the fluid passage of the housing and a closed position preventing flow through the fluid passage of the housing, wherein the ball contacts the first seat surface and the second seat surface to form one or more seals within the ball valve, wherein the ball comprises a fluid passage and a fluid path, wherein the fluid path fluidly connects a space between the first seat surface and the second seat surface with the fluid passage of the housing, with the fluid passage of the ball, or both, when the ball is in the open position. | 01-07-2016 |
Ewan Ogilvie Robb, Brechin GB
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20150226047 | Constructed Annular Safety Valve Element Package - An annular safety valve sealing package comprises an annular safety valve comprising a tubular housing; a first annular sealing element comprising a first elastomeric material and disposed about the tubular housing of the annular safety valve; a second annular sealing element comprising a second elastomeric material and disposed about the tubular housing of the annular safety valve adjacent the first annular sealing element; and a third annular sealing element comprising a third elastomeric material and disposed about the tubular housing of the annular safety valve adjacent the second annular sealing element and on an opposite side of the second annular sealing element from the first annular sealing element. At least two of the first elastomeric material, the second elastomeric material, or the third elastomeric material have different compositions. | 08-13-2015 |
Frank Thomson Robb, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20150211037 | POLYPEPTIDES FOR USE IN THE DECONSTRUCTION OF CELLULOSE - Hydrolysis and degradation of cellulose-containing biomass by use of a polypeptide having cellulase activity is provided. Also provided are polypeptides having cellulase activity, such as archaeal cellulases, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and compositions containing the polypeptides, and methods of use thereof. | 07-30-2015 |
Gary Robb, St. Brelades UK
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20090247225 | Data Entry Systems - A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony. | 10-01-2009 |
Gary Douglas Robb, St. Brelades GB
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20090111521 | Data Entry Systems - A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony. | 04-30-2009 |
20110246336 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEMS - A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony. | 10-06-2011 |
20130035135 | Data Entry Systems - A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony. | 02-07-2013 |
20130295993 | Data Entry Systems - A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony. | 11-07-2013 |
Graeme Richard Robb, Cheshire GB
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20090105263 | HETEROBICYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS GLUCOKINASE ACTIVATORS - Compounds of Formula (I): | 04-23-2009 |
20110124621 | BENZOTHIAZOLES AS GHRELIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - A compound of formula I | 05-26-2011 |
20130203730 | BENZOTHIAZOLES AS GHRELIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS - A compound of formula I | 08-08-2013 |
Graeme Richard Robb, Macclesfield GB
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20090186870 | Therapeutic Agents - 802 - A compound of formula I | 07-23-2009 |
20100093757 | THERAPEUTIC AGENTS 414 - A compound of Formula (I): | 04-15-2010 |
20120115845 | THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A compound of formula I | 05-10-2012 |
James Robb, Haslemere GB
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20110120766 | Cable Gland Seal | 05-26-2011 |
Janine S. Robb, Midlothian GB
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20100041565 | BLOOD TYPING - A blood testing method for use in the detection of a disease, wherein at least one characteristic antibody or complement factor is bound to a subject's red blood cells, comprises providing a microarray wherein a plurality of binding agents therefor are immobilised on a substrate at discrete pre-defined positions; and contacting a blood sample therewith. The presence of bound red blood cells is then detected. | 02-18-2010 |
Janine Scott Robb, Edinburgh GB
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20080318798 | Antigen Detection - The present invention relates to methods of detecting specific cell surface antigens present in a sample of cells being tested and in particular blood group antigens, which methods do not employ the addition of extrinsic labels to detect said cell surface antigens. Typically detection is carried out using an intrinsic fluorescence capability of the cells being tested. | 12-25-2008 |
Jason S. Robb, Wyoming, MI US
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20150173417 | SAFETY MOUTHPIECE - A safety mouthpiece which can be placed over the exit end of an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) effectively blocks the flow path of vapor through the cigarette until the mouthpiece is moved with respect to the e-cigarette in a manner to open a valve. With the valve opened in the mouthpiece, the e-cigarette is allowed to function, and the user can draw vaporized material through the safety mouthpiece. | 06-25-2015 |
John Robb, Stockton On Tees GB
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20110041726 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE - A coloured composition comprising: a) NIR scattering TiO | 02-24-2011 |
20130016339 | METHOD OF CHARACTERISING A SCATTERING COLOURED PIGMENTAANM Edwards; John LalandeAACI DurhamAACO GBAAGP Edwards; John Lalande Durham GBAANM Lowry; KarlAACI YarmAACO GBAAGP Lowry; Karl Yarm GBAANM Parnham; Emily RuthAACI Stockton-on-TeesAACO GBAAGP Parnham; Emily Ruth Stockton-on-Tees GBAANM Reid; Sean Oliver EdwardAACI AshbourneAACO GBAAGP Reid; Sean Oliver Edward Ashbourne GBAANM Robb; JohnAACI Stockton-on-TeesAACO GBAAGP Robb; John Stockton-on-Tees GBAANM Tonkin; Rebecca LouiseAACI Stockton-on-TeesAACO GBAAGP Tonkin; Rebecca Louise Stockton-on-Tees GB - The invention provides a method of characterising a scattering coloured pigment for use in the determination of the absorption and scattering coefficients of the scattering coloured pigment, the method comprising the step of obtaining a reflectance spectrum of a mixture of the scattering coloured pigment with a substantially non-absorbing scattering pigment at a plurality of different volume fractions wherein the substantially non-absorbing scattering pigment has a particle size greater than 0.6 micron. Also provided is a pigment characterisation system adapted to perform the method of the invention to characterise a scattering coloured pigment. | 01-17-2013 |
20130305960 | Process for forming a coating layer on a substrate and coating composition therefor - A process for forming a coating layer on a substrate comprising: depositing a thin film of a concentrated aqueous nano titania sol onto at least a portion of the substrate; exposing at least a portion of the deposited film to a sufficient amount of ultraviolet radiation in order to gel the film of aqueous sol; and drying at least a portion of the gelled portion, thereby forming the coating layer. | 11-21-2013 |
20150329737 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE - A coloured composition comprising: a) NIR scattering TiO | 11-19-2015 |
John Robb, Durham GB
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20120305865 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE - The invention provides a composition imparting UV protective capability comprising an effect coated particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size greater than or equal to about 0.5 μm dispersed in a medium at a concentration within a range of about 1% by volume to about 40% by volume, based on the total volume of composition. The composition may be coloured or non-coloured and applied onto one or more surfaces of a substrate to provide UV light protection without also increasing UV light activated photocatalytic effects which are generally observed. | 12-06-2012 |
20130209717 | SOLAR REFLECTANCE - The invention provides a layered colored solar reflective system comprising (i) a first layer comprising a first particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size within a range of about 0.55 μm and about 0.95 μm, dispersed in a vehicle and (ii) a second layer positioned on at least a portion of the first layer, the second layer comprising a second particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size within a range of about 1.0 μm and 1.6 μm, and a colorant dispersed in a vehicle. The layered color solar reflective system may be applied onto a structure to provide a dark, intense color as well as enhanced total solar reflectance. | 08-15-2013 |
Lee Robb, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20150161150 | FOUR DIMENSIONAL WEATHER DATA STORAGE AND ACCESS - Storage of weather data in four dimensions in a mass storage data cube for ready access. Weather data to be stored is ingested and processed with respect to location and time to generate one or more tiles each characterized by a geographic location index and a time index. The tiles are stored in a mass storage data cube in accordance with the geographic location index and the time index of each tile. The tiles containing the stored weather data can be readily accessed and retrieved from the mass storage data cube. | 06-11-2015 |
Maxwell J. Robb, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20130248833 | MODULAR STRATEGY FOR INTRODUCING END-GROUP FUNCTIONALITY INTO CONJUGATED COPOLYMERS - The invention provides methods for making and using end-functionalized conjugated polymers. Embodiments of the invention comprise performing a coupling polymerization in the presence of AA monomers, BB monomers and an end capping compound that can react with a monomer and which is selected to include a functional group. The functional end groups can, for example, comprise polymers or small molecules selected for their ability to produce conjugated polymers that self-assemble into thermodynamically ordered structures. In certain embodiments of the invention, nano-scale morphology of such conjugated polymer compositions can be driven by the phase separation of two covalently bound polymer blocks. These features make the use of conjugated polymers an appealing strategy for exerting control over active layer morphology in semiconducting polymer materials systems. | 09-26-2013 |
Michael P. Robb, Gibsonia, PA US
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20150362248 | VESSEL COOLING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A vessel cooling system may include a beverage holding device, having a bottom with a slit having a length. The system may also include a cooling device, having a convex top configured to be received by a concave bottom of a beverage vessel. The cooling device may have a top sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane, a bottom sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane affixed to the top sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane forming a cavity therebetween, and a shaped depression in the center of the convex top. The cooling device may further include a rigid portion, having a circumference, disposed on the bottom of the cooling device, a lip, having an upper surface with a plurality of raised ridges, formed on the circumference of the rigid portion and configured to contact the perimeter of the concave bottom of the beverage vessel, and coolant, that contracts as its temperature raises, contained within the cavity. | 12-17-2015 |
Sam Robb, Red Deer CA
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20130014914 | BOP HEATING METHODS AND SYSTEMS AND HEAT EXCHANGE UNITSAANM Colquhoun; JimAACI LangdonAACO CAAAGP Colquhoun; Jim Langdon CAAANM ROBB; SamAACI Red DeerAACO CAAAGP ROBB; Sam Red Deer CA - A BOP heating method includes operating a coiled tubing unit (CTU) using hydraulic fluid. The fluid is supplied from the CTU to an exchange tube and returned from the exchange tube to the CTU. The method includes transmitting heat from the fluid to an inner plate. Heat is transmitted from the inner plate to a BOP on which the inner plate is temporarily mounted. A BOP heating system includes a CTU configured to use hydraulic fluid, a supply tube configured to supply fluid from the CTU to an exchange tube, and a return tube configured to return fluid from the exchange tube to the CTU. A BOP heat exchange unit includes an outer plate and an inner plate, an exchange tube between the outer plate and the inner plate, and a heat spreading material between the exchange tube and the inner plate. The exchange unit lacks any electrical component. | 01-17-2013 |
20140144612 | BOP HEATING METHODS AND SYSTEMS AND HEAT EXCHANGE UNITS - A BOP heating method includes operating a coiled tubing unit (CTU) using hydraulic fluid. The fluid is supplied from the CTU to an exchange tube and returned from the exchange tube to the CTU. The method includes transmitting heat from the fluid to an inner plate. Heat is transmitted from the inner plate to a BOP on which the inner plate is temporarily mounted. A BOP heating system includes a CTU configured to use hydraulic fluid, a supply tube configured to supply fluid from the CTU to an exchange tube, and a return tube configured to return fluid from the exchange tube to the CTU. A BOP heat exchange unit includes an outer plate and an inner plate, an exchange tube between the outer plate and the inner plate, and a heat spreading material between the exchange tube and the inner plate. The exchange unit lacks any electrical component. | 05-29-2014 |
Stephen Robb, Lincoln University, PA US
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20140096493 | V-Panel Filters - A V-panel filter apparatus and method of construction are provided. The method includes flowing curable potting material into a recess portion of an end cap, positioning first end edge surfaces of first and second filter panels into the contained potting material, and curing the potting material with the first and second filter panels positioned to diverge away from the end cap to define a V-shaped configuration. The method may include flowing curable potting material into a recess portion of a first side plate, positioning edge surfaces of the first and second filter panels into the contained potting material, and curing the potting material. Such steps may be repeated in relation to a second side plate and a header member. By utilizing a pot-and-place sealing methodology, improved seal interfaces are realized. Stability and construction advantages may be provided by snap-fit features of the header member and first and second side plates. | 04-10-2014 |
Stephen John Robb, Antrim GB
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20130207796 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION AND/OR ORIENTATION OF A TIRE MOUNTED UNIT IN A WHEEL MONITORING SYSTEM - An apparatus for determining the position and/or orientation of a tyre mounted unit in a wheel monitoring system comprises a lateral force sensor that is responsive to forces exerted on the respective tyre along a lateral axis that is parallel with an axle of the vehicle on which the tyre is mounted. The lateral force sensor is arranged to produce an output signal that indicates the direction of the exerted forces. A controller determines the position and/or orientation of the tyre unit depending on the exerted force direction indicated by the output signal. | 08-15-2013 |
20150362542 | PULSE WIDTH MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A tyre monitoring apparatus comprising a monitor installed on a tyre and a pulse width measuring apparatus for measuring the width of pulses produced by the monitor. The pulse width measuring apparatus comprises a frequency analyzer for producing a frequency representation of the pulse, a signal processor for determining a minimum value of the frequency representation, and a pulse width estimator that inverts the minimum value to produce a measurement for the pulse width. The tyre monitoring apparatus uses the pulse width measurement as an indication of characteristics of the tyre. | 12-17-2015 |
Stephen M. Robb, Henderson, NV US
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20140078118 | HYGIENIC FINGER PROTECTOR - A hygienic finger protector includes a tubular sheath and an elastic stylus extending therefrom. The sheath is sized to be placed on a finger, extending to approximately the first joint. The elastic stylus is received within an aperture formed in the sheath, adjacent to the closed distal end. A securement flange extends inside the sheath and an enlarged stylus head projects outwardly from the sheath. The elastic stylus is electrically conductive enabling use of the stylus on touch-capacitive screens. A set of shims that are selectively attachable inside the sheath enables fine-tuning the interior sheath dimension. An appropriately-sized shim is placed inside and attached to the sheath to conform the interior size to that required for a snug fit. | 03-20-2014 |
Steven Robb, Glenview, IL US
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20140006241 | ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Stewart Robb, Stirling GB
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20110304108 | Chuck Device and Method of Centring an Object in a Chuck - A chuck device is disclosed having two or more jaws for gripping an object, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the rotational centre of the object gripped in the jaws. The adjustment mechanism can have two adjusting devices, which can adjust the position of the rotational centre of the gripped object after it has been gripped in the chuck, and optionally a sensor mechanism for detecting the position of the object gripped within the jaws. The chuck device can typically sense the actual rotational centre of the gripped device at the location to be cut, by obtaining the measurement information from the sensor devices, and can then move the rotational centre of the jaws gripping the object to ensure that the object is centred at the position to be cut, and not necessarily at the chuck. The chuck device is suitable for use in machining devices in which the gripped object is held stationary and the cutting tool is moved rotationally and axially, and in this case, the chuck device is employed to move the gripped object to a position that is concentric with the rotational axis of the cutting tool. However, it is also applicable to other machining devices in which the gripped object is rotated relative to a cutting tool that is moved radially and axially but is not rotated. | 12-15-2011 |
Stuart Robb, Dunfermline GB
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20140318987 | ANALYTE METER TEST STRIP DETECTION - An analyte meter having a test strip port is configured to detect whether an approved test strip has been inserted into the test strip port before turning on analyte measurement subsystems in the analyte meter. After the meter is turned on, control circuitry in the meter continues to monitor whether the test strip is removed prior to application of a blood sample on the test strip or whether the test strip is removed after application of a blood sample on the test strip, such as during an assay of the sample. | 10-30-2014 |
Terence A. Robb, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20140059194 | CLOUD SERVICES LAYER DYNAMIC API - A network device receives a first file having a service-specific Application Programming Interface (API) definition for a first cloud service, and loads the service-specific API definition for the first cloud service into a Cloud Services Layer (CSL) API. The network device receives a service request involving the first cloud service, and handles, at the CSL API, the service request using the service-specific API definition for the first cloud service. | 02-27-2014 |
20140087726 | ISOLATION PROXY SERVER SYSTEM - A computer-implemented method for systematically evaluating accuracy of data in a home location register, independent of call processing and in the absence of interference with resources required for call processing at the home location register. The method includes operational steps of: identifying, from among a plurality of subscribers, a subscriber serviced by a visited location register and identifying the visited location register servicing the identified subscriber. The method also includes forwarding a message to the identified visited location register to determine if there is a corresponding record for the identified subscriber, and determining, based on a reply to the forwarded message or lack thereof, the accuracy of home location register's record for the identified subscriber. | 03-27-2014 |
20150150113 | ISOLATION PROXY SERVER SYSTEM - An isolation proxy server system separates a typical proxy server or reverse proxy server into two physical computing platforms. A first physical platform, a front end proxy server, receives requests from clients on an external network, but is unable to relay requests by originating corresponding requests on an internal network. A second physical platform, a back end proxy client, originates distinct work requests to the front end proxy server. The front end proxy server forward client requests to the back end proxy client in responses to the distinct work requests it receives from the back proxy client. The back end proxy client relays the client requests to a target server. Thus, the front end proxy server may not originate new requests to the server(s) in the protected zone, and the back end proxy client may not receive new requests from clients or from the front end proxy server. | 05-28-2015 |
Terry Robb, Melbourne AU
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20100017131 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING MEASURED ELECTROMAGNETIC DATA RELATING TO A SUBSURFACE REGION - A method for evaluating measured electromagnetic (EM) data relating to a subsurface region, comprising the steps of: (a) specifying alternative models of the region in terms of input parameters with uncertainty; (b) receiving the measured EM data and an estimated error; and (c) carrying out a Bayesian inversion on the measured data using each of the alternative models to attribute a probability to each model on the basis of the measured data and estimated error. The method allows physical measurements with error to be translated into fundamental parameters which can be used to assess business risk and uncertainty for making decisions, and also provides for parameters and models which can typically be directly estimated by a geoscientist on a coarse spatial grid to be used as an input, and validated using the measured data with error. | 01-21-2010 |
20100017132 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING MEASURED ELECTROMAGNETIC DATA RELATING TO A SUBSURFACE REGION - A method for evaluating measured electromagnetic (EM) data relating to a subsurface region, comprising the steps of: (a) specifying at least one model of the region in terms of fundamental parameters with uncertainty, using a fundamental inversion grid; (b) receiving the measured EM data and an estimated error; (c) translating the fundamental parameters of the model to meta parameters of the region and to a computational grid suitable for forward modelling and comparison to the measured EM data, using relationships with uncertainty; and (d) carrying out a Bayesian inversion using the measured data and estimated error to produce an output comprising fundamental parameters of the region on the fundamental inversion grid with uncertainty. The method allows physical measurements with error to be translated into fundamental parameters which can be used to assess business risk and uncertainty for making decisions, and also provides for parameters and models which can typically be directly estimated by a geoscientist on a coarse spatial grid to be used as an input, and validated using the measured data with error. | 01-21-2010 |
Walker Robb, Seattle, WA US
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20150067771 | Access Enablement Security Circuit - A system-on-chip (SoC) is provided that includes a centralized access enablement circuit for controlling access to a plurality of security features for multiple hardware modules of the system. Progressive security states corresponding to different stages in a chip's design, manufacture and delivery are utilized to enable different access control settings for security features as a part moves from design to end-use. The access enablement circuit for a SoC implementing different security states provides individual access control settings for security features in the different security states. One-time programmable memory and register controls are provided in one embodiment that allow different access control settings for an individual security feature in the same or different security states of the system. | 03-05-2015 |
Walker Chamberlain Robb, Seattle, WA US
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20160129998 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT - This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pushing motor and propeller assembly that is oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor may be engaged and the pushing propeller will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV. | 05-12-2016 |