Spence, GB
Andrew Spence, Edinburgh GB
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| 20150100773 | Data Processing - New methods of data processing include a suite of tools which may be used for, among other purposes, history matching of hydrocarbon reservoir models. The suite of tools includes asynchronous techniques for solving optimization problems, visualisation tools for providing an audit trail of users' work, and a low cost grouping technique for efficient processing and displaying of scatter plot and other graphical data. | 04-09-2015 |
Christopher Robert Spence, Southampton GB
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| 20140012434 | SENSOR LOCATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention applies model-based processing to a sensor output from a sensor such as a sonar, radar, or laser range finder. In particular, embodiments of the invention use a priori knowledge of a model signal return expected from a particular object to identify the location of the object relative to the sensor (and/or vice versa). In some embodiments the object is augmented with reflectors that return the sensor signal back towards the sensor so that the object can be more easily detected by the sensor. In preferred embodiments the reflectors are arranged in an a priori known pattern on the object, to help identify both the location and the orientation of the object with respect to the sensor. In the preferred embodiment, the sensor is a sonar, mounted on an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). | 01-09-2014 |
David Spence, Ulverston GB
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| 20130017608 | METHODS OF INCREASING YIELDS OF PLEUROMUTILINS - This invention relates to a novel Pleuromutilin gene cluster and methods of increasing yields of Pleuromutilin produced by | 01-17-2013 |
Graham Spence, Huddersfield GB
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| 20130126679 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SITUATION AWARENESS, ADVISORY, TRACKING, AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL INFORMATION - A portable device for presenting situation awareness information is provided. The portable device is operable onboard an aircraft and includes a communications module configured to communicate with a data center to receive situation awareness information that includes at least a real-time position for each of a plurality of additional aircraft, a sensor module configured to determine a real-time position of the portable device, and a display device configured to overlay a moving map display with the situation awareness information and the real-time position of the portable device. | 05-23-2013 |
Ian Spence, North Lanarkshire GB
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| 20100200373 | ADJUSTABLE CONVEYOR GUIDE - This invention relates to conveyor guides comprising conveyor guide rail units, such as those used on automated handling lines where containers of different sizes are processed. One or more guide rails are employed to the sides of the conveyor guide to ensure that articles follow a desired path. This invention provides an adjustable conveyor guide rail unit that comprises a guide member operable to be set in a plurality of discrete positions, thereby allowing the width of a channel through which an article may be conveyed to be varied. The guide rails are adjustable to accommodate containers of differing sizes. | 08-12-2010 |
Ian Spence, Lanarkshire GB
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| 20100193331 | ADJUSTABLE STAR WHEEL - The present invention provides an adjustable star wheel provided with at least one interchangeable pocket for receiving a container to be conveyed. The star wheel comprises a larger pocket of fixed shape and size, moveable jaws defining a smaller pocket having a fixed shape and size, an actuator disc rotatable about the central axis, and a cam mechanism linking the jaws to the actuator disc to cause radial movement of the jaws. In an extended position, the jaws move the smaller pocket into coincidence with the larger pocket thereby configuring the star wheel to receive containers in the smaller pocket. In the retracted position, the jaws are clear of the larger pocket thereby configuring the star wheel to receive containers in the larger pocket. | 08-05-2010 |
Ian Steven Spence, Gartcosh GB
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| 20140041993 | ADJUSTABLE CONVEYOR GUIDE - This invention relates to conveyor guides comprising conveyor guide rail units, such as those used on automated handling lines where containers of different sizes are processed. One or more guide rails are employed to the sides of the conveyor guide to ensure that articles follow a desired path. This invention provides an adjustable conveyor guide rail unit that comprises a guide member operable to be set in a plurality of discrete positions, thereby allowing the width of a channel through which an article may be conveyed to be varied. Width adjustment is effected by adjusting a rotatable tab to align one of a number of holes with a pin provided on the guide rail. With the pin received in a hole, the guide rail is secured in a desired setting. | 02-13-2014 |
John Spence, Durham GB
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| 20130287178 | X-RAY BEAM CONDITIONING - An X-ray optical device includes a crystal containing a channel, which passes through the crystal and has multiple internal faces. A mount is configured to hold the crystal in a fixed location relative to a source of an X-ray beam and to shift the crystal automatically between two predefined dispositions: a first disposition in which the X-ray beam passes through the channel while diffracting from one or more of the internal faces, and a second disposition in which the X-ray beam passes through the channel without diffraction by the crystal. | 10-31-2013 |
Mark Spence, Princes Risborough GB
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| 20090276254 | COLOR FORMULATION SELECTION PROCESS - A computer-implemented method of repairing a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps of estimating the cost of performing repairs to a damaged vehicle and determining a refinish paint formulation for refinishing a vehicle by conducting a computer-based search for a refinish paint formulation that best matches the vehicle's original finish prior to performing the repair work on the vehicle, where the repair work comprises performing any body work, mechanical systems work and/or electrical systems work and refinishing the vehicle. | 11-05-2009 |
Michael Spence, Blackburn Lancashire GB
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| 20100300849 | BELT WITH EDGE REINFORCEMENT - The present invention relates to a belt to transport a material web in a web producing and/or web converting machine, especially a paper, cardboard or tissue machine from a first transfer location to a second transfer location, whereby the belt is bordered in a cross direction on each side by a respective longitudinal edge, whereby the belt includes a weight-carrying base structure which is disposed between a paper side polymer layer and a machine side polymer layer and in the region of at least one longitudinal edge an edge reinforcement is provided. The present invention is characterized in that the edge reinforcement is formed in that the two polymer layers protrude in the region of the longitudinal edge in the cross direction beyond the base structure and a hereby created groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the belt is filled at least in sections with a polymer material. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of a belt. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20120073776 | BELT AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to a transport or processing belt for a machine for the production or treatment of a fiber web, particularly a paper, cardboard or tissue machine, having a paper side and a conveying side and comprising a polymer coating and a textile load-bearing fabric, wherein the textile fabric has a first side facing the paper side and a second side facing the conveying side. The textile fabric is permeable with a permeability of at least 300 cfm, preferably of at least 500 cfm, and the polymer coating extends in one piece from the first side of the textile fabric though the openings of the textile fabric to the second side of the textile fabric. | 03-29-2012 |
Michael Spence, Blackburn GB
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| 20080230198 | BELT HAVING A NON-LINEAR SEAM AND A METHOD OF ON-MACHINE JOINING OF BELT ENDS - An industrial belt having a non-linear seam adapted to be on-machine joinable. In a particular embodiment, the seam is made up of a opposite end regions of the belt having complementary projections, such as in the form of castellations, which engage at the seam, providing a completely integrated belt throughout the zone of the seam. In the field of papermaking, the belt of the invention can take the form of a transfer belt, whereby the invention provides a fully interlocking, strong seam which minimizes any potential mechanical or hydraulic sheet marking. The invention also includes a method of creating the end regions of the belt, seaming the belt, and casting the belt. | 09-25-2008 |
Nicholas Timothy Spence, Malmesbury GB
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| 20100088842 | SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, includes a device generating a flow of fluid in the form of a motor and fan, housed in a main body. A hose and wand assembly, a surface treating head and a rotary change over valve are also provided. The valve is selectively rotatable so as to allow fluid flow from either the surface-treating head or the hose. A support assembly is moveable between a supporting position, in which it supports the main body, and a retracted position. The change over valve and support assembly are arranged so that motion of the support assembly between the supporting and retracted positions induces rotary motion of the change over valve. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095477 | SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface-treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, has a main body and a support assembly. The support assembly is moveable between a supporting position, in which it supports the main body, and a retracted position. The support assembly includes a user-operable pedal, a component such as a stand and an actuator arranged to act on one of the pedal and the component over a first range of positions between the supporting and retracted positions and to act on the other of the pedal and the component over a second range of positions between the supporting and retracted positions. This arrangement brings the pedal and component positively into and out of the supporting and retracted positions. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100225208 | HOLDER FOR A POSITION SENSOR - A holder for a position sensor of an electric machine. The holder includes a pocket for holding the position sensor, an abutment, and a biasing mechanism mountable to a fixture of the electric machine so as to bias the abutment relative to the fixture. Additionally, an electric machine that incorporates the holder, the electric machine including a stator against which the biasing mechanism biases the abutment. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100236015 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface-treating appliance includes a main body, a surface-treating head and a support assembly. The support assembly is moveable out of a supporting position in which it supports the main body by a user performing a plurality of steps—for example, by depressing a pedal, then tilting the main body by pulling the handle. This arrangement reduces the likelihood of accidental release of the support assembly from its supporting position. For example, if the user depresses the pedal alone, or only pulls on the handle, the support assembly remains in its supporting position. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20130007980 | SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A surface treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner, includes a device generating a flow of fluid in the form of a motor and fan, housed in a main body. A hose and wand assembly, a surface treating head and a rotary change over valve are also provided. The valve is selectively rotatable so as to allow fluid flow from either the surface-treating head or the hose. A support assembly is moveable between a supporting position, in which it supports the main body, and a retracted position. The change over valve and support assembly are arranged so that motion of the support assembly between the supporting and retracted positions induces rotary motion of the change over valve. | 01-10-2013 |
Peter Spence, Hope Cove GB
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| 20160087326 | RADIO FREQUENCY CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT - A radio frequency transmission arrangement comprises a ground plate ( | 03-24-2016 |
Peter William Spence, Bristol GB
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| 20100052343 | FITTING, CRANE HOOK, AND CRANE HOOK ASSEMBLY - A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location, the method comprising: securing a fitting ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20130045075 | FITTING, CRANE HOOK, AND CRANE HOOK ASSEMBLY - A method of lifting an aircraft at a lifting location, the method comprising: securing a fitting to the aircraft when the aircraft is at the lifting location; engaging the fitting with a crane hook; transmitting lifting load from the crane hook to the aircraft via the fitting; and removing the fitting from the aircraft. | 02-21-2013 |
Robert Spence, Orkney GB
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| 20110131970 | WATER CURRENT POWERED GENERATING APPARATUS - A power generating apparatus ( | 06-09-2011 |
Shaun Spence, Belfast GB
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| 20120294946 | MODULATOR - There is provided a method for suppressing a pro-inflammatory immune response in a cell, comprising providing to a cell sialic acid or analogs thereof, wherein the sialic acid or analogs are presented by a substrate such that a pro-inflammatory immune response in a cell is suppressed or an anti-inflammatory immune response is increased in a cell. Further, there is provided a method of treatment of inflammatory disease in a subject in need thereof. There is also provided a drug delivery device and a biomaterial which can modulate the inflammatory response in a subject. | 11-22-2012 |
Stephen William Thomas Spence, Portadown GB
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| 20110303390 | Combustion Chamber Cooling Method and System - A cooling system for use with a gas turbine combustion assembly having a flame tube and a surrounding air delivery sleeve, the system comprising a vessel shaped and dimensioned to surround the air delivery sleeve and adapted for fluid flow there through. A method of cooling a combustion assembly includes the step of directing a flow of fluid over an outer surface of the delivery sleeve. | 12-15-2011 |
Susan Spence, Cambridge GB
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| 20120029965 | SELECTING A PROJECT PORTFOLIO - Disclosed embodiments relate to selecting a project portfolio. A processor may select a project portfolio based on a list of projects and lists of objectives. In one embodiment, a project portfolio is selected from the list of projects based on the degree to which each project portfolio fulfills the lists of objectives. The lists of objectives may be stakeholder objectives. | 02-02-2012 |
Susan D. Spence, Cambridge GB
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| 20140214494 | CONTEXT-AWARE INFORMATION ITEM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEALS - Systems, methods, and machine-readable and machine-executable instructions are provided to determine context-aware information item recommendations for deals. An example of a computing system to determine context-aware information item recommendations can extract a set of information concerning pursuit of a deal by an enterprise, where a first portion of the set can be extracted from an electronic communication network and a second portion of the set can be extracted from a profile of elements to be included in a completed deal. The computing system can form a context-aware query by determination of semantic relevance of the set of information and can determine an output based upon correlation of the context-aware query with content of a resource description framework (RDF) triple store, where the output includes the context-aware information item recommendations for the deal. | 07-31-2014 |