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Adam Peter Westwood, Hampshire GB
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20130157355 | ROCKABLE BIOCONTAINER - Biocontainers, as well as methods and platforms for rocking the biocontainers, are disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
Anna Louise Westwood, Dundee GB
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20130029928 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID - There is provided compositions comprising perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) or a salt, derivative or variant thereof. There is also provided uses, methods therapeutic systems and combination therapies relating to PFOA. | 01-31-2013 |
Cameron Westwood, Lesmurdie AU
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20110100719 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A GROUND DRILL - A locking mechanism for locking an insertable device relative to an outer tube of a ground drill comprises at least one latch, which is arranged to releasably retain the insertable device in a substantially fixed axial position relative to the outer tube. The locking mechanism comprises a cam and a cam follower, which are arranged to control a radial position of the latch. The locking system may be used in a ground drill system. | 05-05-2011 |
Claire Westwood, Auckland NZ
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20120137385 | TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS - The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
Cliff Westwood, Conroe, TX US
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20160072262 | Perforation Apparatus for Cable Jackets and Related Systems and Methods - A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072263 | Perforation Apparatus for Cable Jackets and Related Systems and Methods - A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge. | 03-10-2016 |
Cliff Westwood, Holyoke, MA US
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20130139393 | Perforation Apparatus for Cable Jackets and Related Systems and Methods - A perforation apparatus for use with cable jackets and related systems and methods thereof is provided. The tool includes a pliers assembly having at least a first jaw member positioned opposing a second jaw member, wherein relative movement of the first and second jaw members is controlled with at least a first handle and a second handle. A first knife edge is on the first jaw member and a second knife edge is on the second jaw member. Each of the first and second knife edges are oriented substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to a length of first and second handles. The first and second knife edges are movable towards one another. A spacing device is connected to the pliers assembly, wherein the spacing device controls a closing distance between the first knife edge and the second knife edge. | 06-06-2013 |
Clifford W. Westwood, Holyoke, MA US
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20110253408 | Method and System for a Down-hole Cable having a Liquid Bonding Material - A system and method for a down-hole cable with a liquid bonding system is provided. Generally, the system contains at least one insulated conductor fully insulated by an insulation coating. An armor shell is positioned exterior to the insulating coating and fully surrounds the insulated conductor. A liquid bonding material is applied between at least a portion of an exterior surface of the insulation coating and at least a portion of an interior surface of the armor shell, wherein the liquid bonding material creates a bond between the insulation coating and the armor shell. | 10-20-2011 |
David Westwood, Vancouver CA
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20120252291 | PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE - A flotation device comprises a shoulder strap and a cross strap connected to the shoulder strap. There is an inflatable bladder extending along the shoulder strap and an inflation means for inflating the inflatable bladder. The shoulder strap is configured to extend over one shoulder of the user and under a first arm of the user. The first arm of the user is opposite to the said one shoulder of the user. The cross strap is configured to extend under a second arm of the user. | 10-04-2012 |
Glenn Westwood, Bethlehem, PA US
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20090036611 | Cross-Linkable Polymeric Compositions - A class of bioinspired, cross linking polymers, created by working catechol functionalities into the backbone of a bulk polymer, is disclosed. Varied cross linking groups may be incorporated into different polymer backbones, and subsequently reacted with an array of reagents. An adhesive composition comprising a copolymer, the copolymer comprising pendant dihydroxyphenyl groups; and a crosslinking agent selected from the group consisting of, for example, oxidants, enzymes, metals, and light. A method of preparing an adhesive composition comprising copolymerizing a first monomer comprising pendant dihydroxy-protected dihydroxyphenyl groups; deprotecting the dihydroxy-protected dihydroxyphenyl groups; crosslinking the dihydroxyphenyl groups with a crosslinking agent. | 02-05-2009 |
Glenn Westwood, Edison, NJ US
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20110195887 | AQUEOUS ACIDIC FORMULATIONS FOR COPPER OXIDE ETCH RESIDUE REMOVAL AND PREVENTION OF COPPER ELECTRODEPOSITION - A highly aqueous acidic cleaning composition for copper oxide etch removal from Cu-dual damascene microelectronic structures and wherein that composition prevents or substantially eliminates copper redeposition on the Cu-dual damascene microelectronic structure. | 08-11-2011 |
20120028871 | STRIPPING COMPOSITIONS FOR CLEANING ION IMPLANTED PHOTORESIST FROM SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WAFERS - A composition for removal of high dosage ion implanted photoresist from the surface of a semiconductor device, the composition having at least one solvent having a flash point >65° C., at least one component providing a nitronium ion, and at least one phosphonic acid corrosion inhibitor compound, and use of such a composition to remove high dosage ion implanted photoresist from the surface of a semiconductor device. | 02-02-2012 |
20140248781 | SEMI-AQUEOUS POLYMER REMOVAL COMPOSITIONS WITH ENHANCED COMPATIBILITY TO COPPER, TUNGSTEN, AND POROUS LOW-K DIELECTRICS - A composition is provided that is effective for removing post etch treatment (PET) polymeric films and photoresist from semiconductor substrates. The composition exhibits excellent polymer film removal capability while maintaining compatibility with copper and low-κ dielectrics and contains water, ethylene glycol, a glycol ether solvent, morpholinopropylamine and a corrosion inhibiting compound and optionally one or more metal ion chelating agent, one or more other polar organic solvent, one or more tertiary amine, one or more aluminum corrosion inhibition agent, and one or more surfactant. | 09-04-2014 |
Glenn Westwood, Eidson, NJ US
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20110306534 | MULTIPURPOSE ACIDIC, ORGANIC SOLVENT BASED MICROELECTRONIC CLEANING COMPOSITION - A cleaning composition for cleaning microelectronic or nanoelectronic devices, the cleaning composition having HF as the sole acid and sole fluoride compound in the composition, at least one primary solvent selected from the group consisting of sulfones and selenones, at least one polyhydroxyl alkyl or aryl alcohol co-solvent having metal ion complexing or binding sites, and water, and optionally at least one phosphonic acid corrosion inhibitor compound and the is free of amines, bases and other salts. | 12-15-2011 |
Glenn L. Westwood, Bethlehem, PA US
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20100035786 | Peroxide Activated Oxometalate Based Formulations for Removal of Etch Residue - Highly alkaline, aqueous formulations including (a) water, (b) at least one metal ion-free base at sufficient amounts to produce a final formulation alkaline pH, (c) from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight (expressed as % SiO | 02-11-2010 |
James Francis Westwood, Surrey GB
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20100152068 | WELLBORE TREATMENT FLUID - A water-based wellbore treatment fluid contains: one or more viscoelastic-gelling carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts thereof; and one or more solubilising alkylolamines. The carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts and the alkylolamines are present in the fluid in respective amounts such that, at 25° C., the alkylolamines solubilise a sufficient portion of the carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts to render the fluid viscoelastic. A remaining portion of the carboxylic acids and/or alkali metal salts forms a suspension of solid particulates in the fluid. | 06-17-2010 |
20120321809 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARINE ANTI-FOULING - An anti-biofouling material for use on marine equipment is described, the anti-biofouling material comprising a polymer system comprising a hydrophobically-modified base polymer, the hydrophobically-modified base polymer comprising a base polymer having a backbone and a hydrophobically derivatized chain extender coupled to said backbone of said base polymer, wherein the hydrophobically derivatized chain extender comprises a hydrophobic moiety. The anti-fouling casing comprises a hydrophobic surface that serves to prevent biofouling of the surface. | 12-20-2012 |
James St. Valentine Westwood, Cambridge GB
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20140233187 | HOUSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A housing is described which is configured to dissipate heat from one or more heat sources within the housing and which comprises and inner layer and an outer layer. The outer layer comprises a material with a lower thermal conductivity than the inner layer. The outer layer is configured to have an overall thermal insulance of at least 2.5×10 | 08-21-2014 |
John Westwood, San Jose, CA US
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20090169732 | PROTECTING HARD BIAS MAGNETS DURING A CMP PROCESS USING A SACRIFICIAL LAYER - Read elements and associated methods of fabrication are disclosed. During fabrication of the read element, and more particularly, the fabrication of the hard bias magnets, a non-magnetic sacrificial layer is deposited on top of the hard bias material. When a CMP process is subsequently performed, the sacrificial layer is polished instead of the hard bias material. The thicknesses of the hard bias magnets are not affected by the CMP process, but are rather defined by the deposition process of the hard bias material. As a result, the variations in the CMP process will not negatively affect the magnetic properties of the hard bias magnets so that they are able to provide substantially uniform effective magnetic fields to bias the free layer of the magnetoresistance (MR) sensor of the read element. | 07-02-2009 |
20160089199 | SINGLE-HANDED OPERABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING LOOP ELECTRODE WITH INTEGRATED PAD ELECTRODE - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument includes a handle portion, a shaft extending from the handle portion, a pad electrode coupled to the distal end of the shaft, and a loop electrode configured to be selectively transitioned from a deployed configuration, wherein the loop electrode extends outwardly from a distal end of the shaft in a manner capable of receiving tissue, to a non-deployed configuration, wherein the loop electrode is disposed proximate to the distal end of the shaft, to treat tissue. | 03-31-2016 |
John David Westwood, San Jose, CA US
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20120063032 | MAGNETIC FLUX BARRIER - Data storage systems having barriers that may reduce erasure flux and increase write-ability are provided. Data storage systems include a writing element. The writing element has a write pole with a flare region. A magnetic flux barrier is located along the write pole flare region. The magnetic flux barrier is illustratively made from an in-plane magnetically anisotropic material that has an easy plane of magnetization. In another embodiment, a data storage system includes a writing element having an air bearing surface and a shield at the air bearing surface. The shield has a magnetic permeability of approximately zero. The shield illustratively includes alternating layers of positive and negative permeabilities. The shield optionally includes a plurality of shields that may include top, bottom, and side shields. | 03-15-2012 |
20150154985 | MAGNETIC FLUX BARRIER - Data storage systems having barriers that may reduce erasure flux and increase write-ability are provided. Data storage systems include a writing element. The writing element has a write pole with a flare region. A magnetic flux barrier is located along the write pole flare region. The magnetic flux barrier is illustratively made from an in-plane magnetically anisotropic material that has an easy plane of magnetization. In another embodiment, a data storage system includes a writing element having an air bearing surface and a shield at the air bearing surface. The shield has a magnetic permeability of approximately zero. The shield illustratively includes alternating layers of positive and negative permeabilities. The shield optionally includes a plurality of shields that may include top, bottom, and side shields. | 06-04-2015 |
John David Westwood, Mountain View, CA US
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20140093746 | MAGNETIC SEED LAYER - An apparatus includes a disk substrate and a soft underlayer overlying the disk substrate. A magnetic seed layer overlies the soft underlayer, wherein the magnetic seed layer is formed by a hexagonal close-packed lattice material and has in-plane magnetic anisotropy. | 04-03-2014 |
John G. Westwood, San Jose, CA US
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20150018837 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TISSUE MORCELLATION - A morcellation system includes a morcellator and a grasper. The morcellator includes a housing and a tube extending from the housing and having at least one blade section. The morcellator further includes an oscillating mechanism configured to oscillate the tube. An end cap is coupled to the proximal end of the housing and is configured to receive the tube. The end cap defines a passage and includes an aligning structure disposed in the passage. The grasper includes a tubular member having a grasping end including first and second jaws moveable relative to one another. The grasper further includes a handle assembly operatively associated with the grasping end. A keyed collar is disposed about the tubular member. The keyed collar includes a key configured to cooperate with the aligning structure of the end cap to align the first and second jaws relative to the distal end of the tube. | 01-15-2015 |
Martyn Roland Westwood, Westwood, MA US
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20130066839 | RESTORE MANAGER - The restore of user data techniques include a method, a system, a device and/or a computer program product. In some embodiments of these techniques, the method includes receiving user selection for restoring backed up user data to a client device. The method further includes receiving backed up user data from a server based on the user selection. The method further includes determining file location for a file in the received backed up user data based on the user selection and a parameter associated with the client device. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 03-14-2013 |
Mitchell Westwood, Boston, MA US
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20130209299 | COMPRESSOR WITH LIQUID INJECTION COOLING - A positive displacement rotary compressor is designed for near isothermal compression, high pressure ratios, high revolutions per minute, high efficiency, mixed gas/liquid compression, a low temperature increase, a low outlet temperature, and/or a high outlet pressure. Liquid injectors provide cooling liquid that cools the working fluid and improves the efficiency of the compressor. A gate moves within the compression chamber to either make contact with or be proximate to the rotor as it turns. | 08-15-2013 |
Mitchell Terrance Westwood, Boston, MA US
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20120203270 | FLEXURAL LAPARASCOPIC GRASPER - A flexural grasper for use in laparoscopic procedures and the like includes an end effector with digits having rigid elements coupled by flexural bearings. The flexural bearings can be controlled to flex and straighten using cables deployed through the digits and tensioned remotely from a handle for the flexural grasper. | 08-09-2012 |
Nicholas Westwood, St. Andrews GB
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20150322474 | IN VITRO PRODUCTION OF CYCLIC PEPTIDES - This invention relates to the in vitro production of cyclic peptides using cyanobacterial enzymes, such as patellamide biosynthesis enzymes. Linear peptide substrates are cyclized using an isolated cyanbacterial macrocyclase, such as PatG from | 11-12-2015 |
Nicholas James Westwood, Dundee GB
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20110245282 | Compounds - The invention provides a compound according to formula (I): wherein: X is O or S; Y is O or S; each Ar and Ar′ is independently a mono-, bi- or tricyclic aryl or heteroaryl group optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, hydroxyl, nitro, amino, alkoxy, alkylthio, cyano, thio, ester, acyl and amido; each R | 10-06-2011 |
20120149778 | COMPOUNDS - The invention provides compounds according to formula (I): (wherein X, Y, Z1 R1, R2, R3, Ar and Ar′ are as defined herein), and physiologically acceptable salts, solvates, esters or amides thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the compounds for use in medicine, for example for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases involving cell proliferation, such as cancer, and for the treatment or prophylaxis of other diseases. | 06-14-2012 |
20130310382 | P53 ACTIVATING COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds which activate the p53 response, and find use in, for example, hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer treatment and potentially other diseases/conditions involving sirtuin function. | 11-21-2013 |
Nicholas James Westwood, Fife GB
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20110021529 | P53 ACTIVATING COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to compounds which activate the p53 response, and find use in, for example, hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer treatment and potentially other diseases/conditions (involving sirtuin function). | 01-27-2011 |
Robert Westwood, Oxon GB
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20100035870 | Pyrimidin-4-yl-3, 4-Dihydro-2H-Pyrrolo[1,2A] Pyrazin-1-one Compounds - The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z is NR | 02-11-2010 |
20110224421 | PREPARATION OF INTERMEDIATES USEFUL IN THE SYNTHESIS OF 2'-CYANO-2'-DEOXY-N4-PALMI-TOYL-1-BETA-D-ARABINOFURANOSYLCYTOSINE - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula 682-4, said process comprising the steps of: (i) converting a compound of formula 682-1 into a compound of formula 682-2; (ii) converting said compound of formula 682-2′ into a compound of formula 682-3; and (iii) converting said compound of formula 682-3 into a compound of formula 682-4. Further aspects of the invention relate to the use of the above process in the preparation of 2′-cyano-2′-deoxy-N | 09-15-2011 |
Robert Westwood, Oxford GB
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20090074856 | CRYSTALLINE PYRIMIDINE NUCLEOSIDE DERIVATIVE SUSPENSIONS IN CAPSULES - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation which comprises (i) a capsule, and (ii) a core comprising crystalline 2′-cyano-2′-deoxy-N | 03-19-2009 |
Sheldon Dirk Westwood, Albany, NY US
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20130115032 | ELLIPTICAL BEARING MANIPULATOR - A bearing manipulator for supporting and manipulating a bearing is provided. In one embodiment, the bearing manipulator includes a frame having at least one adjustable roller to support the bearing, and at least one adjustable arm to secure the bearing to the frame. The bearing manipulator further includes a motor configured to incrementally rotate the bearing. | 05-09-2013 |
20130230403 | TURBINE DIAPHRAGM AIRFOIL, DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF REPAIR - A turbine diaphragm airfoil, a turbine diaphragm assembly employing such an airfoil, and a method of repair are described. In one embodiment, a turbine diaphragm airfoil includes: a composite airfoil body which includes a pressure side and a suction side, the composite airfoil including: a leading edge section forming a portion of each of the pressure side and the suction side; and a trailing edge section integral with the leading edge section, the trailing edge section including: a prefabricated member affixed to the leading edge section, the prefabricated member forming a remainder of the pressure side of the composite airfoil body; and a weld or braze section contacting the leading edge section and the prefabricated member, the weld or braze section forming a remainder of the suction side of the composite airfoil body. | 09-05-2013 |
20140044536 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A TURBINE DIAPHRAGM AND DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY RESULTING THEREFROM - This disclosure describes embodiments of a method of repairing a diaphragm found in a turbine, and a diaphragm assembly resulting from the same, that does not require welds in between the partitions. The method inserts a replacement part in place of certain machine-removed portions of the existing partitions on the diaphragm. The replacement part includes coupons that work in combination with the remaining portions of the partitions to form the aerodynamic shape of the original partitions. | 02-13-2014 |
Sophia Westwood, Mountain View, CA US
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20140282120 | Systems and Methods for Providing a Tagging Interface for External Content - Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for providing a tagging interface for tagging external content. In accordance with some embodiments, a method is provided for tagging content external to a database system. The method comprises accessing the external content via a web browser of an electronic device. The method also comprises enhancing the web browser by providing a tagging interface for tagging at least a portion of the external content. The method further comprises receiving created tag associated with a tagged portion of the external document content, and exporting the external content and the received tag to the database system. The tagging interface can also provide an option to export the created tag to an internal database system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282121 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A TAGGING INTERFACE FOR EXTERNAL CONTENT - Computer-implemented systems and methods are disclosed for providing a tagging interface for tagging external content. In accordance with some embodiments, a method is provided for tagging content external to a database system. The method comprises accessing the external content via a web browser of an electronic device. The method also comprises enhancing the web browser by providing a tagging interface for tagging at least a portion of the external content. The method further comprises receiving created tag associated with a tagged portion of the external document content, and exporting the external content and the received tag to the database system. The tagging interface can also provide an option to export the created tag to an internal database system. | 09-18-2014 |
William Westwood, Escondido, CA US
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20120170212 | TABLET COMPUTER STAND - A tablet computer stand configured to hold a tablet computer in either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) positions. Tablet computer stand may comprise a T-shaped tablet computer dock (the “T-Arm”), a dock rotator, a neck, and a U-shaped base (the “U-Foot”). | 07-05-2012 |
William Eric Westwood, Calgary CA
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20140151147 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING SEISMIC PARAMETERS OF A SEISMIC VIBRATOR - Apparatus and techniques for measuring seismic parameters, such as ground force, of a seismic vibrator used for generating seismic signals through a geological formation are provided. The seismic vibrator has a base plate positionable adjacent a ground surface of the geological formation. A sensor pad may be provided with an optical cable positionable between the base plate of the seismic vibrator and the ground surface of the geological formation, a laser for passing a light through the optical cable, and a detector for detecting disturbances in the laser light whereby a ground force applied to the ground surface may be determined. | 06-05-2014 |
William Robert Westwood, Escondido, CA US
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20130125441 | FIREARM SAFETY LOCK WITH KEY-BASED OVERRIDE - A lock for a firearm is disclosed. The firearm has a grip safety and a sear engageable to a biased hammer in a cocked position and releasable by a trigger. The lock includes a housing defining a bore within which a mainspring biasing the hammer is revived. A latch is rotatably mounted to the housing and has a grip safety arm and a cam follower, and has a first rotational excursion with the grip safety arm in engagement with and restricting the grip safety to block movement of the trigger, and an opposed second rotational excursion with the grip safety arm in disengagement from the grip safety to unblock depression of the grip safety and movement of the trigger. An actuator is mounted to the housing and cooperatively linked to the latch, and provides motive force for positioning the larch in the first rotational excursion and the second rotational excursion. | 05-23-2013 |