Stephen Smith
Stephen Smith US
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20100254221 | H-Bridge pulse generator - Electronic circuitry for high-power, high-frequency excitation of electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMAT) without the use of a matching transformer is described. This circuit contains a least 4 switching devices such as power Mosfet transistors, arranged in an H-Bridge configuration that are designed to drive various EMATs over a wide range of frequencies. The switching devices can be connected in parallel with respect to the H-Bridge and switched in sequence for greater power output and variety of wave forms. This circuit configuration can provide a many excitation waveforms including, Churp, Hemming window tone burst, rectangular tone burst and Barker Code wave forms. | 10-07-2010 |
Stephen Smith, Northampton, MA US
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20100135853 | AUTOMATIC ISOTHERMAL TITRATION MICROCALORIMETER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - Automated isothermal titration micro calorimetry (ITC) system comprising a micro calorimeter with a sample cell and a reference cell, the sample cell is accessible via a sample cell stem and the reference cell is accessible via a reference cell stem. The system further comprises an automatic pipette assembly comprising a syringe with a titration needle arranged to be inserted into the sample cell for supplying titrant, the pipette assembly comprises an activator for driving a plunger in the syringe, a pipette translation unit supporting the pipette assembly and being arranged to place pipette in position for titration, washing and filling operations, a wash station for the titrant needle, and a cell preparation unit arranged to perform operations for replacing the sample liquid in the sample cell when the pipette is placed in another position than the position for titration. | 06-03-2010 |
Stephen Smith, Greater London GB
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20100090037 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING MIXED MUNICIPAL AND SELECTED COMMERCIAL WASTE - A method of treating municipal solid waste comprising the steps of: shredding the waste to a first particle size,—storing the shredded waste in an aerated storage bay ( | 04-15-2010 |
Stephen Smith, Milford, MA US
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20100050748 | EVALUATING HEPARIN PREPARATIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE - The disclosure features methods of analyzing preparations of heparin, and materials derived from heparin using strong anion exchange high performance liquid chromatography (SAX-HPLC). | 03-04-2010 |
20130177992 | EVALUATING HEPARIN PREPARATIONS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE - The disclosure features methods of analyzing preparations of heparin, and materials derived from heparin using strong anion exchange high performance liquid chromatography (SAX-HPLC). | 07-11-2013 |
Stephen Smith, Cape May Court House, NJ US
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20100042061 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR SURGICAL STOMA - A control device for controlling drainage of waste from a surgical stoma of a human body. The control device comprises a first cylindrical hollow body member, a drain tube extending from the first cylindrical hollow body member, a second cylindrical hollow body member rotatably coupled to the first cylindrical hollow body member and a knob configured on the second cylindrical hollow body member. The first cylindrical hollow body member comprises a skirt portion extending radially outward for being removably attached to a surface surrounding the surgical stoma of the human body. The second cylindrical hollow body member comprises an aperture configured on the second sidewall. A rotation of the knob is capable of aligning the aperture of the second cylindrical hollow body member with the drain tube of the first cylindrical hollow body member thereby forming a passage for draining the waste. | 02-18-2010 |
Stephen Smith, Ely GB
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20080305114 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-11-2008 |
20090175857 | Human Antibodies That Bind Human IL-12 And Methods For Producing - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 07-09-2009 |
20090269302 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 10-29-2009 |
20090311241 | Human antibodies that bind human IL-12 and methods for producing - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-17-2009 |
20110123544 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 05-26-2011 |
20120201831 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 08-09-2012 |
20120213792 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 08-23-2012 |
20120244168 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 09-27-2012 |
20120308514 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-06-2012 |
20150037348 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 02-05-2015 |
20150071875 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 03-12-2015 |
Stephen Smith, Erie, PA US
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20090220371 | METHODS FOR DIMENSIONAL RESTORATION OF ROOTS TYPE BLOWER ROTORS, RESTORED ROTORS, AND APPARATUS HAVING RESTORED ROTOR - Method includes applying additive material to a pre-selected region of a rotor for use in a Roots type blower assembly. The additive material restores structural dimension to provide measured rotor-to-rotor clearance and/or rotor-to-case clearance within the predetermined clearance range. The additive material may be an epoxy paint material or a plating material. The method includes measuring the clearances, preparing the rotor surface, applying the additive material, and re-measuring the clearance. The restored rotor may be returned to service, for example, in a locomotive diesel. The disclosure also provides a restored rotor including at least one region comprising the additive material. Additionally, the disclosure provides an apparatus including a dimensionally restored rotor. | 09-03-2009 |
Stephen Smith, Bristol GB
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20090141280 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING GAS CONCENTRATION IN A FLUID - A monitor for monitoring gas concentration in an aerospace application is described, one such application being measuring the concentration of oxygen in or next to aviation fuel. The monitor comprises: a substance, the spectroscopic properties of which change when the substance is exposed to the gas; a light source, arranged to irradiate the substance with light; and a photosensor, arranged to detect light from the substance. The substance may be mounted on a solid substrate. | 06-04-2009 |
Stephen Smith, Appomattox, VA US
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20090102443 | H-bridge pulse generator - A new type of circuit for driving an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) which does not employ push-pull technology using a transformer but instant uses a novel circuit employing a series of Mosfet switches to correct all the disadvantages of using a transformer. | 04-23-2009 |
Stephen Smith, Milwaukee, WI US
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20090094725 | Clothing for Use With Personal Electronic Listening Devices - An article of clothing for supporting a personal electronic listening device comprised of: at least one pocket on the clothing, each pocket having at least one pocket aperture to allow an earpiece cord of the personal electronic listening device to pass from inside the pocket to outside of the clothing, and at least one clothing aperture on the clothing, each clothing aperture allowing the earpiece cord to pass from outside to inside the clothing and to on or near the wearer's head. The pocket can further include a cover flap to temporarily close the opening and the cover flap can further include a fastening member to temporarily secure the cover flap to the body of the pocket. | 04-16-2009 |
Stephen Smith, Dublin, OH US
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20080253755 | Fragrance emanation system - The fragrance emanation system includes a container for holding preferably a fragranced liquid or gel, a housing for holding the container, and a wick. The housing contains a socket for attaching to the container, a cavity for receiving the container and a door for enclosing the container. One end of the wick protrudes from the container. An electrical circuit is included having a heater for heating the protruding end of the wick and electrical connectors coupled to the circuit to receive current from a power source to provide the current to the heater. The heater heats and evaporates the liquid within the wick, thereby accelerating the emission of vapors from the evaporated liquid. The door includes a window, a bottom and a mechanism for holding the door closed to assist in holding the container in engagement with the socket. | 10-16-2008 |
Stephen Smith, Melbourne, FL US
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20120130568 | DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA WITH A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A data communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes a data reading device and a processing module. The data reading device is disposed on the consist and is configured to interrogate and read data from a tangible and non-transitory medium that is spaced apart from the data reading device. The processing module is disposed on the rail vehicle consist and is communicatively coupled with the data reading device. The processing module receives the data from the data reading device and uses the data in connection with one or more operations of the rail vehicle consist. A method for communicating data with a rail vehicle consist includes interrogating and reading data from a tangible and non-transitory medium using an electronic reading device while the medium is spaced apart from the reading device and using the data in connection with one or more operations of the rail vehicle consist based on the data. | 05-24-2012 |
20120136514 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes antenna modules, routing modules, and an arbitration module. The antenna modules are disposed at spaced apart locations along the consist and receive network data from an off-board device. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules and receive the network data from the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the network connection. The arbitration module forms a message represented by the network data. One or more of the routing modules transmits the network data received from the off-board device to the arbitration module over the network connection. The arbitration module receives the network data to form the message and transmits the message to one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist through the network connection. | 05-31-2012 |
20120136515 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST - A communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes antenna modules, routing modules, and an arbitration module. The antenna modules are disposed at spaced apart locations and receive a trip profile from an off-board device. The trip profile is related to tractive and/or braking effort supplied by one or more powered units of the rail vehicle consist. The routing modules are disposed on the powered units and are communicatively coupled with the antenna modules. The routing modules are communicatively coupled with a network connection extending along the rail vehicle consist between the powered units. The arbitration module is communicatively coupled with the routing modules by the network connection. The routing modules transmit the received trip profile to the arbitration module. The arbitration module reconstitutes the trip profile into a message that is transmitted to a propulsion subsystem of one or more of the powered units. | 05-31-2012 |
Stephen Smith, Cambridgeshire GB
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20120270265 | METHODS OF OBTAINING A SPECIFIC BINDING MEMBER THAT BINDS EOTAXIN - Specific binding members directed to eotaxin-1, in particular human antibodies and antibody fragments against human eotaxin-1 and especially those which neutralise eotaxin-1 activity. The antibodies VH and/or VL domain of the scFv fragment herein termed CAT-212 and of the IgG4 antibody herein termed CAT 213. One or more complementary determining regions (CDRs) of the CAT-212-213 VH and/or VL domains, especially VH CRD3 in other antibody framework regions. Compositions containing specific binding members, and their use in methods of inhibiting or neutralising eotaxin, including methods of treatment of the human or animal body by therapy. | 10-25-2012 |
20140294857 | METHODS OF OBTAINING A SPECIFIC BINDING MEMBER THAT BINDS EOTAXIN - Specific binding members directed to eotaxin-1, in particular human antibodies and antibody fragments against human eotaxin-1 and especially those which neutralise eotaxin-1 activity. The antibodies VH and/or VL domain of the scFv fragment herein termed CAT-212 and of the IgG4 antibody herein termed CAT 213. One or more complementary determining regions (CDRs) of the CAT-212/-213 VH and/or VL domains, especially VH CRD3 in other antibody framework regions. Compositions containing specific binding members, and their use in methods of inhibiting or neutralising eotaxin, including methods of treatment of the human or animal body by therapy. | 10-02-2014 |
Stephen Smith, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20130325541 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND PROVIDING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE - A method for managing vehicle maintenance information set to utilize information obtained from a vehicle owner and a vehicle service provider to alert and educate the vehicle owner and the vehicle service provider about recommended maintenance scheduling, specific vehicle parts and repair requirements, vehicle diagnosis information, vehicle service history, real-time inventory management, vehicle maintenance costs, and scheduling of vehicle owners for vehicle maintenance at the maintenance facility. The system may coordinate the vehicle's maintenance information with the vehicle service provider and the vehicle owner through the use of various communication technologies and novel methods. | 12-05-2013 |
Stephen Smith, Williamsburg, MA US
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20130275236 | Fresh Departments Management System - The system comprises a central processing module that is configured to interconnect the fresh departments and operational functions. These tasks can include facilitated order fulfillment, inventory and accounting functions, sanitation, maintenance, traceability and others. This is a system that integrates various sub-systems within the fresh departments, as well as integrating the fresh departments together. The system may also utilize a plurality of slicing machines that communicate with the centralized processing unit. The software modules resident in the processing unit receive inputs that represent customer orders, and dispatch these orders to the plurality of slicing machines. The slicing machines are in communication with the software modules such that the modules are aware of the food product that is currently placed on the slicer. In this way, the software modules are able to direct specific orders to a particular slicing machine, minimizing human interaction and customer wait time. | 10-17-2013 |
Stephen Smith, York GB
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20140155784 | SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention provides signal processing algorithms and apparatus for detecting bradykinesia, tremor, or other symptoms of neurological dysfunction in subjects, using three-dimensional sensors to tract finger and hand position. The invention provides Cartesian Genetic Programming networks and particular function blocks for such networks to enable identification of subjects exhibiting such symptoms. | 06-05-2014 |
Stephen Smith, Essex Fells, NJ US
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20140246960 | ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An energy transfer system has a rotor carrying at least one local permanent magnet or other magnetic device for producing a magnetic field along a magnetic axis that is transverse to the rotor's axis. The rotor can rotate the magnetic field An armature that is coaxial with and axially spaced from the rotor has at least one remote permanent magnet or other magnetic device for interacting with the magnetic field. The remote magnetic device has a magnetic axis that is transverse to the armature's axis of rotation The armature can be angularly driven in response to rotation of the magnetic field from the rotor. A number of angularly spaced windings are mounted about the armature and magnetically link with the remote magnetic device. A current is induced in the windings in response to rotation of the armature and its magnetic device. This allows transmission through an optional non-ferromagnetic barrier that separates and extends transversely between the rotor and armature. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246961 | ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An energy transfer system has a sender with at least one local permanent magnet or other magnetic device for producing a magnetic field along a magnetic axis that is transverse to the sender's axis. The sender can rotate the magnetic field about the sender's axis. An armature that is coaxial (or skewed) with and axially spaced from the sender has at least one remote permanent magnet or other magnetic device for interacting with the magnetic field. The remote magnetic device has a magnetic axis that is transverse to the armature's axis of rotation. The armature can be angularly driven in response to rotation of the magnetic field from the sender. One or more windings are mounted about the armature and magnetically link with the remote magnetic device. A current is induced in the winding (or windings) in response to rotation of the armature and its magnetic device. This allows transmission through an optional non-ferromagnetic barrier that separates and extends transversely between the sender and armature. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246962 | ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An energy transfer system has a rotor carrying at least one local permanent magnet or other magnetic device for producing a magnetic field along a magnetic axis that is transverse to the rotor's axis. The rotor can rotate the magnetic field. An armature that is coaxial with and axially spaced from the rotor has at least one remote permanent magnet or other magnetic device for interacting with the magnetic field The remote magnetic device has a magnetic axis that is transverse to the armature's axis of rotation. The armature can be angularly driven in response to rotation of the magnetic field from the rotor A number of angularly spaced windings are mounted about the armature and magnetically link with the remote magnetic device A current is induced in the windings in response to rotation of the armature and its magnetic device. This allows transmission through an optional non-ferromagnetic barrier that separates and extends transversely between the rotor and armature. | 09-04-2014 |
Stephen Smith, Edgeley GB
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20140326865 | Diathermy Knife Ionisation Source - A method of detecting one or more compounds, chemicals or contaminants in a substrate by mass spectrometry is disclosed. A non-living substrate is analysed by contacting the substrate with a diathermy knife. An electric current is applied to the diathermy knife such that the diathermy knife vaporises a portion of the substrate. The vapour is aspirated via a sampling tube pumped by a venturi pump into a vacuum chamber of a mass spectrometer. Analyte molecules are aspirated into the vacuum chamber whereupon they impact a surface of the vacuum chamber and are ionised to form analyte ions which are then mass analysed. | 11-06-2014 |
Stephen Smith, Darwen GB
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20140335715 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly for fitment to a vehicle. The connector assembly includes a base unit for mounting to a vehicle and an expander unit. The expander unit is configured to attach to and detach from the base unit. The base unit includes a base connector face having at least two opposite edges and having therein a base connector and the expander unit includes an expander connector face having an expander connector. The expander connector is configured to connect with the base connector for communicating a signal therebetween when the expander unit is attached to the base unit. Two pins protrude from the base connector face. Two latch plates are mounted to the expander connector face. The pins and connector have relative positions matching the relative positions of the latch plates and connector so that, with the expander connector connected with the base connector, the pins pass through respective latch plates. | 11-13-2014 |
Stephen Smith, Heslington GB
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20150208955 | DEVICE TO DETERMINE DYSKINESIA - The invention disclosed herein is to a device to assist in the determination of the presence and type of dyskinesia in a patient. The device includes a sensor, removably attachable to a patient's body, such as on a limb or torso, the sensor being capable of detecting 3-D motion. Data generated by the sensor is transferred to and retained in a data retention means. A processing means is included to process the generated data, along with a look-up table of processed data for already known dyskinesia conditions for comparison, The processing means employs an evolutionary algorithm in the classification of the data. Output means display the diagnosed condition to a user. | 07-30-2015 |