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Alan G. Ryder, Galway IE
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20090306932 | Similarity index: a rapid classification method for multivariate data arrays - Similarity Index: a rapid classification method for multivariate data arrays The present invention is directed to a method of determining the similarity between a first multivariate data set and a second multivariate data set. The method is versatile and can be applied to a number of different multivariate data sets, for example, a spectroscopy multivariate data set. In particular, the method may be applied to rapidly assess the similarity between fluorescence spectroscopy multivariate data sets. The method comprises the steps of representing the data of a first and a second multivariate data set in matrix form to yield a multivariate data matrix, wherein each multivariate data matrix has the same dimensions. Subsequently, the magnitude of an additive and subtractive combination of each multivariate data matrix is calculated. The concept of a penalty parameter is introduced to set a detectable limit of variance between said first multivariate data set and said second multivariate data set. The penalty parameter is ascribed a value and is used in combination with the magnitude of an additive and subtractive combination of each multivariate data matrix to determine a similarity value. The determined similarity value indicates the variance between said first multivariate data set and said second multivariate data set. | 12-10-2009 |
Alan George Ryder, Galway IE
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20100153323 | ENSEMBLE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING MATERIALS AND QUANTIFYING THE COMPOSITION OF MIXTURES - A method of and system for generating models with which to classify or quantify spectra of unknown mixtures of compounds to permit the specific identification or quantification of a target analyte in complex mixtures based on spectral data, the method comprising the steps of: providing a training set of training spectra, each spectrum representing a mixture of known compounds and each having a plurality of spectral attributes, each at a different wavelength, choosing a plurality of wavelengths, determining at least the value of the spectral attribute at each chosen wavelength in each training spectrum in the training set, and building a model for each chosen wavelength by correlating the determined attribute values at said chosen wavelength, a method and system for classifying the spectrum of a mixture of unknown compounds, and a method and system for quantifying the spectrum of a mixture of unknown compounds to determine concentrations therein, using said models. | 06-17-2010 |
20100179934 | KERNEL-BASED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING MATERIALS OR CHEMICALS AND FOR QUANTIFYING THE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS OR CHEMICALS IN MIXTURES USING SPECTROSCOPIC DATA - A kernel-based method determines the similarity of a first spectrum and a second spectrum. Each spectrum represents a result of spectral analysis of a material or chemical and comprises a set of spectral attributes distributed across a spectral range. The method calculates a kernel function which makes use of the shape of the spectral response surrounding a spectral point. This is achieved by comparing the value of an spectral attribute in a spectrum and each of a set of neighbouring spectral attributes within a window around the spectral attribute. Weighting values can be applied to calculations when deriving the kernel function. The weighting values can assign different degrees of importance to different regions of the spectrum. The method can be used to: classify unknown spectra; predict the concentration of an analyte within a mixture; database searching for the closest match using a kernel-derived distance metric; visualisation of high-dimensional spectral data in two or three dimensions. | 07-15-2010 |
Dan Ryder, Kitchener CA
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20100049574 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE - A method and system for optimizing the manufacturing workforce and reducing workforce boredom in an assembly plant is provided. A master database contains all the plant workers along with all of the assembly tasks required to be performed at the assembly plant for a predetermined period, a repetitive threshold value for each worker, and a burden value for each assembly task. Each worker is assigned to a particular assembly task based upon the attributes of the worker and the assembly task requirements. A first schedule is generated by matching assembly tasks to a worker. The first schedule is then used to generate a second schedule such that workers do not exceed a repetitive value threshold or a burden value threshold. Thus the method and system generates schedules such that workers are given a variety of assembly tasks and therefore are not bored by performing the same task repetitively. | 02-25-2010 |
Gerard Ryder, New Ross IE
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20080262446 | Receptacle and Method for Disposing of Bodily Waste Materials - A disposable receptacle for bodily waste materials from a bodily waste discharge outlet of a collection bag having an elongate body with a top end and formed with an internal, bodily waste material-receiving chamber; an inlet opening formed by the body, proximate to, or at, the top end thereof, the body being adapted to receive within the inlet opening the bodily waste discharge outlet of the collection bag so as to allow bodily waste materials within the collection bag to be discharged into the bodily waste material-receiving chamber; and securing means for holding the bodily waste material-receiving chamber in position relative to the collection bag or a disposal unit. A simple yet effective device which may be easily used by a bag wearer/user which is easily disposed of by flushing. It may be used to dispose of waste from an artificial excretory opening collected in ileostomy or colostomy bags. | 10-23-2008 |
20090088712 | Receptacle and Method for Disposing of Bodily Waste Materials - A disposable receptacle for receiving bodily waste collection bags and a bodily attachment for the collection bag, having an artificial excretory opening is disclosed. The receptacle includes an elongate body having a top end, a base end, an intermediate portion between the top end and the base end, and formed with an internal bodily waste material-receiving chamber. The receptacle includes an inlet opening formed on the elongate body, proximate to the top end thereof, the elongate body being adapted to receive within the inlet opening bodily waste discharge from the artificial excretory opening, a used bodily waste material collection bag, and used bodily attachments. The receptacle also includes securing means for holding the bodily waste material-receiving chamber in position relative to the artificial excretory opening. | 04-02-2009 |
20100152686 | Collecting System Suitable for Collecting and Disposing of Bodily Waste Materials - The present invention relates to a collecting system with a collecting bag for collecting bodily waste materials, a discharge outlet and a disposable receptacle for receiving bodily waste materials from a discharge outlet of the collecting bag. The receptacle has an inlet and a securing means for securing it to the collecting bag. The disposable receptacle and collecting bag are movable between a collecting state where the collecting bag is arranged for collecting bodily waste materials and there is substantially no communication of bodily waste materials into the disposable receptacle, and a discharge state where bodily waste materials can be discharged into the disposable receptacle. | 06-17-2010 |
Harnish Ryder, La Floresta Sant Cugat Del Valles ES
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20120309726 | COMBINATIONS COMPRISING ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENTS AND PDE4 INHIBITORS - A combination which comprises (a) a PDE4 inhibitor and (b) an antagonist of M3 muscarinic receptors which is (3R)-1-phenethyl-3-(9H-xanthene-9carbonyloxy)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, in the form of a salt having an anion X, which is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion of a mono or polyvalent acid. | 12-06-2012 |
Lyndon Francis Ryder, Victoria AU
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20090263565 | PROTEINACEOUS FOODSTUFF - An extruded foodstuff having a protein content in the range of 45% to 80% protein by mass and specific density of 0.10-0.40 g/cm | 10-22-2009 |
Martin Ryder, Reading GB
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20090116437 | COEXISTENCE OF WIRELESS PERSONAL AREA NETWORK AND WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK - Wireless transceiver apparatus for operating in a part of the RF spectrum which is shared with a co-located second wireless transceiver apparatus. The first wireless transceiver apparatus includes, a wireless transceiver unit; an arbitration interface for interfacing with an arbitration entity which arbitrates access to the shared part of the RF spectrum between the first wireless transceiver apparatus and the second wireless transceiver apparatus; wherein the arbitration interface is adapted to signal time periods when the wireless transceiver unit is operational, or requests to be operational; and wherein the arbitration interface is adapted to signal data about and commands to the first wireless transceiver apparatus during other time periods. An enhanced arbitration entity is adapted to automatically detect and switch between two modes or interference reduction, e.g. a first interference reduction means such as AFH, a second interference reduction means such as PTA. The arbitration entity gets the information of the first wireless transceiver via the arbitration interface. | 05-07-2009 |
Nicholas Ryder, Saskatoon CA
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20100051300 | KNIFE OPENER FOR USE WITH AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A knife opener includes a pair of flared blades designed to cut spaced, but paired furrows. The knife opener is particularly well-suited for use in no-till or minimum-till agricultural operations primarily in conjunction with seed and/or fertilizer placement adjacent a soil cut-line generally in the direction of travel. In addition to being angled away from the main body of the knife, one of the blades is angled forward and the other blade is angled rearward. Seed and/or fertilizer dispensing receivers may be associated with each of the blades. | 03-04-2010 |
20100107943 | Knife Opener For Use With An Agricultural Implement - A knife opener includes a pair of flared blades designed to cut spaced, but paired furrows. The knife opener is particularly well-suited for use in no-till or minimum-till agricultural operations primarily in conjunction with seed and/or fertilizer placement adjacent a soil cut-line generally in the direction of travel. In addition to being angled away from the main body of the knife, one of the blades is angled forward and the other blade is angled rearward. Seed and/or fertilizer dispensing receivers may be associated with each of the blades. | 05-06-2010 |
20110290513 | Hydraulic Remote Control For Hydraulic System Of An Agricultural Implement - A hydraulic control apparatus for a foldable farm implement has a first hydraulic control system is used to control weight transfer to a plurality of ground engaging tools mounted to stationary and wing frame sections of the farm implement. A second hydraulic system is used to fold and unfold the wing sections for placing the implement in a compact position for transport and storage. A hydraulic control is provided that interfaces with both hydraulic systems to control sequencing of the functions provided by the first and second hydraulic systems. | 12-01-2011 |
Nicholas G.a. Ryder, Saskatchewan CA
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20130180831 | Position Adjustment Assembly For An Agricultural Conveyor - A position adjustment assembly for an agricultural product conveyor, which delivers a product to a storage system, such as an air cart, includes an inner arm having a first end rotatably coupled to the air cart and a second end. An outer arm has a first end and a second end. The second end of the inner arm is rotatably coupled to the outer arm proximate to the first end of the outer arm. An intermediate link has a lateral positioning assembly to vary the length of the intermediate link. | 07-18-2013 |
Nick Ryder, Regina CA
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20140372166 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES, E.G. CROP INVENTORIES - A system and a method for tracking agricultural commodities, such as crop inventories, is based on measuring a flow of crop through an equipment unit during a period of time, and determining the flow of crop through the unit to be a transfer event. More particularly, there is measured a quantity of crop in a first equipment unit; followed by a detection of a presence of one or more additional equipment units proximate the first equipment unit; and by a determination of at least one crop transfer event between the first equipment and at least one of the additional equipment units based on a change in the quantity of crop in the first equipment unit and the detection of presence. | 12-18-2014 |
Owen Ryder, West Yorkshire GB
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20110041494 | COMPRESSOR, TURBINE AND TURBOCHARGER - A compressor for compressing a gas, the compressor comprising: a housing having an axial inlet and an annular outlet volute; an impeller wheel including a plurality of blades, the wheel being rotatably mounted within the housing between said inlet and outlet volute; the axial inlet being defined by a tubular inducer portion of the housing and the annular outlet volute being defined by an annular diffuser passage surrounding the impeller, the diffuser having an annular outlet communicating with the outlet volute; the housing having an inner wall defining a surface located in close proximity to radially outer edges of the impeller blades which sweep across said surface as the impeller wheel rotates; wherein the compressor housing incorporates at least one section comprised of a deformable, energy absorbing material arranged to deform and absorb energy generated as a result of impellor wheel failure. A turbine incorporating similar deformable, energy absorbing materials is also described, as are turbochargers incorporating such a compressor and/or turbine. | 02-24-2011 |
Owen Alistair Ryder, West Yorkshire GB
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20160069208 | COMPRESSOR, TURBINE AND TURBOCHARGER - A compressor for compressing a gas, the compressor comprising: a housing having an axial inlet and an annular outlet volute; an impeller wheel including a plurality of blades, the wheel being rotatably mounted within the housing between the inlet and outlet volute; the axial inlet being defined by a tubular inducer portion of the housing and the annular outlet volute being defined by an annular diffuser passage surrounding the impeller, the diffuser having an annular outlet communicating with the outlet volute; the housing having an inner wall defining a surface located in close proximity to radially outer edges of the impeller blades which sweep across the surface as the impeller wheel rotates; wherein the compressor housing incorporates at least one section comprised of a deformable, energy absorbing material arranged to deform and absorb energy generated as a result of impeller wheel failure. A turbine incorporating similar deformable, energy absorbing materials is also described, as are turbochargers incorporating such a compressor and/or turbine. | 03-10-2016 |
Owen Alistair Ryder, Huddersfield GB
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20130164157 | GENERATOR ARRANGEMENT - A generator arrangement comprises a turbocharger having a compressor configured to be placed in fluid flow communication with an engine inlet, and a first turbine having a first turbine wheel, a first inducer portion upstream, in use, of the first turbine wheel and configured to be placed in fluid flow communication with an engine outlet, and a first exducer portion downstream, in use, of the first turbine wheel; and an electrical generator having a second turbine having a second turbine wheel, a second inducer portion upstream, in use, of the second turbine wheel and configured to be placed in fluid flow communication with the engine outlet, and a second exducer portion downstream, in use, of the second turbine wheel. The first and second turbines are arranged in parallel to one another; and the first inducer portion and second inducer portion, and/or the first exducer portion and second exducer portion are contiguous. | 06-27-2013 |
20130227944 | GENERATOR ARRANGEMENT AND OPERATING METHOD - A method of operating a generator arrangement comprises selecting an operating mode as a function of at least one of: a speed of an engine, a temperature of at least a portion of the engine, a property of an exhaust fluid of the engine, and whether an engine braking command signal is received by the controller; controlling the flow of fluid from a first engine outlet to a first turbine by setting, based on the selected operating mode, an operating condition of a first flow control mechanism, the first turbine being part of a turbocharger having a compressor in fluid flow communication with an engine inlet; and controlling the flow of fluid from a second engine outlet to a second turbine by setting, based on the selected operating mode, an operating condition of a second flow control mechanism, the second turbine being parallel to the first turbine and being part of an electrical generator. | 09-05-2013 |
Paul D. Ryder, Cambridge GB
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20120080611 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SCATTERING OF RADIATION - A photometric device for investigating a sample, comprises an array of radiation sources that are spaced apart from one another, and which are operable to generate radiation that differs from that generated by the other radiation sources in the array. The device includes a lens arrangement for focusing the radiation at a region of space where a sample may be located for example by means of a sample holder, and at least one detector for receiving radiation from the region of space. Preferably, a number of detectors are employed that are spaced apart from one another, and especially about an axis of the device, so that one radiation detector can detect radiation transmitted by the sample and the other detectors can detect radiation scattered by it. The radiation sources may be time division multiplexed so that in each time slot the detectors receive radiation originating from each radiation source. In an alternative embodiment, the radiation from the region of space may be transmitted to the sample via a beam homogeniser, for example an optical waveguide in the form of an optical fibre, which may be used to reduce or remove speckle where laser diodes are employed as the radiation sources. The device may be used to determine the particle size distribution of particles in a sample by a method employing Bayesian inference. | 04-05-2012 |
Paul David Ryder, Suffolk GB
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20140018768 | SENSOR - The invention relates to an electronic sensor for detecting skin, the sensor comprising processor, an EM source, a baffle, a first EM detector and a second EM detector, the sensor arranged such that the EM source is located on a first side of the baffle and the first and second EM detectors are arranged on a second opposite side of the baffle at first and second distances from the EM source respectively, the first distance being less than the second distance, the processor configured to cause the source to emit EM radiation and to receive first and second signals from the first and second EM detectors respectively, the signals being indicative of the intensity of EM radiation detected by the sensor, the processor being further configured to process the first and second signals and thereby generate a skin signal which is indicative of whether the sensor has detected skin. | 01-16-2014 |
Paul David Ryder, Cambridge GB
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20120112072 | Device and Method for Determining the Composition of a Mixture of Fluids - A device for determining the composition of a mixture of fluids by spectral absorption, comprises: a radiation source; a detector for detecting radiation that has been attenuated by the mixture; and a device for separating the radiation into a wavelength band corresponding to an absorption band of one of the fluids, a wavelength band corresponding to an absorption band of another of the fluids, and at least one reference wavelength band substantially adjacent to each of the absorption bands, and especially adjacent to each side of the absorption band or group of absorption bands. The device may be used to determine the composition of mixtures of oil, water and gaseous hydrocarbons in oil wells where there is a very large degree of time varying scattering e.g. Rayleigh and Mie scattering due to turbulence. | 05-10-2012 |
Rory Ryder, Worcestershire GB
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20150206525 | SEARCHING AND CONTENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method of providing access to/delivering textual content on the internet or data bases, the method comprising the steps of inputting at a user device, a search query or request for a webpage or data base results, identifying the content to be delivered to the user; identifying one or more web pages or off line data base corresponding to the query/request; parsing a first identified web page or data base result to extract textual content from the first web page or data base; inputting some or all of the extracted textual content to a text-to-speech synthesiser to generate an audio output; further inputting some or all of extracted textual content to an animation unit configured to synchronise the generated audio output with one or more predetermined animation sequences to provide the visual output of an animated figure delivering the audio output; displaying, at the user device the visual output of the animated figure reading the extracted textual content. | 07-23-2015 |
Thomas Ryder, Toronto CA
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20150014948 | PALLET TRUCK ASSEMBLY - A powered pallet truck with a selectable effective reduced turning radius, and an intermediate roller assembly for mounting on the powered pallet truck, are provided. The intermediate roller assembly can include a base, a linear actuator pivotably connected at a base end to the base, a linkage pivotably connected to the base, and at least one roller having an axis pivotably connected to an actuating end of the linear actuator and to the linkage, the at least one roller thus being movable between a retracted and an engagement position. The assembly can be mounted to the underside of a pallet truck fork having a load wheel. A turning radius effectively defined by a drive wheel of the pallet truck and the intermediate roller, or a turning radius effectively defined by the drive wheel and the load wheel, can be selected. | 01-15-2015 |
Thomas Christopher Ryder, Toronto CA
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20150071601 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRONIC CUES FOR TIME-BASED MEDIA - Systems, methods, and devices for media electronic cues that involve determining a position of the media electronic within the display screen displaying time-based media and a time for displaying the media electronic based on the playback time of the media, its content, product placement data, and so on. The electronic cue may be a visual cue, and auditory cue, or a combination thereof. | 03-12-2015 |