Patents Assigned to University of Hull
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Publication number: 20120215306Abstract: A tool for facilitating insertion of a speech valve with a flexible retention flange into a fistula between the trachea and the oesophagus of a human patient. The tool has a wall curved to define a passage having opposed open first and second passage ends and an axis extending therebetween. The wall has an external surface insertable into a fistula between the trachea and oesophagus and defining a slot which extends from the passage to the external surface of the wall. The slot has an opening at the first passage end extending from the first passage end to at least a part of the way to the second passage end and at least a portion of the slot progresses angularly around the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventors: Michael Fagan, Jean Marie Steeve Lamvohee, Catherine Dobson
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Patent number: 8034800Abstract: A compound of Formulae (1), (2) or (3), A1-Ph (1) or A1-Ar-A2 (2) or A1-(A2)A?-A3 (3) wherein A1, A2 and A3 are selected from Formulae 4, 5 and 6: or a salt whereof; wherein Ar is selected from the group consisting of 1,2-phenyl, 1,3-phenyl and 1,4-phenyl optionally substituted with one or more methyl groups; m and n are independently integers from 0 to 1; Ph is phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more methyl groups; Ar1 is trisubstituted phenyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl groups; and R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, Me and linear chain C2-C4 alkyl.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: University of HullInventors: Stephen James Archibald, Elizabeth Amie Lewis, Timothy J. Hubin
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Publication number: 20110244467Abstract: An integrated gel based microfluidic sample processing device, suitable for forensic investigations at the scene of a crime, including a substrate having a plurality of micro-channels to form at least a DNA extraction chamber in fluidic cooperation with an amplification chamber which in turn is in fluidic cooperation with a separation and detection channel. The micro-channels containing a DNA extraction material and gel based reaction reagents necessary for processing the sample. The device further having electrical contacts for coupling to an external power source and capable of inducing electro-kinetic manipulation of the gel based reagents and DNA extracted from the sample throughout the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventor: Stephen John Haswell
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Publication number: 20110002984Abstract: A formulation containing an active substance encapsulated within an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore, together with a protective additive which is also encapsulated within the exine shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventors: Stephen Lawrence Atkin, Stephen Thomas Beckett, Alberto Diego-Taboada, Grahame MacKenzie
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Patent number: 7846654Abstract: This invention provides the use of an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore, or a fragment thereof, as an antioxidant, for instance in a composition or formulation containing an active substance. Also provided is a method for reducing rancidity, or other oxidative degradation, of a substance, composition, or formulation, by encapsulating the substance, composition, or formulation in, or chemically binding it to, or mixing it with, an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore or a fragment thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: University of HullInventors: Stephen Lawrence Atkin, Stephen Thomas Beckett, Grahame Mackenzie
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Patent number: 7820907Abstract: A photovoltaic cell is provided. The photovoltaic cell can be an interconnecting liquid crystalline polymer network. Reactive mesogens of the formula B-S-A-S-B wherein A is a chromophore, S is a spacer and B is an end group susceptible to polymerization are used in the manufacture of the interconnecting liquid crystalline polymer network.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: University of HullInventors: Mary O'Neill, Stephen Malcolm Kelly, Miguel Angel Carrasco-Orozo
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Patent number: 7674609Abstract: Crypthecodinium cohnii, or microorganisms derived from Crypthecodinium cohnii, are grown in a culture medium including propionic acid. The propionic acid increases the production of one or more of dry cell weight, total lipid and docosahexaenoic acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: The University of HullInventors: Colin Ratledge, Alistair James Anderson, Kanagasooriyam Kanagachandran
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Publication number: 20090283098Abstract: A speech valve comprises a generally cylindrical body and a closure member which is slidably movable within the body between a closed position and an open position. The valve body and the closure member are formed of a rigid, smooth material which is resistant to the growth of biofilm such as a ceramic. A particular suitable ceramic is partially stabilised zirconia. The valve body is provided with an outer sleeve which is provided with radially outward extending annular flanges, which are used to retain the speech valve in a fistula between the oesophagus and the trachea.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventors: Michael J. Fagan, Stephen R. Ell, Timothy A. Paget, Catherine A. Dobson, Zahra N. Mahmoud
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Patent number: 7608270Abstract: A pharmaceutical or dietetic dosage form comprising of effective quantity of an active substance chemically or physically bound to a support comprising sporopollenin, or other similar exine coating of spores, of a plant or fungus, optionally with further excipients.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: University of HullInventors: Stephen Thomas Beckett, Stephen Lawrence Atkin, Grahame Mackenzie
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Publication number: 20080267866Abstract: A compound of Formulae (1), (2) or (3), A1-Ph (1) or A1-Ar-A2 (2) or A1-(A2)A?-A3 (3) wherein A1, A2 and A3 are selected from Formulae (4), (5) and (6), or a salt whereof; wherein Ar is selected from the group consisting of 1,2-phenyl, 1,3-phenyl and 1,4-phenyl optionally substituted with one or more methyl groups; m and n are independently integers from 0 to 1; Ph is phenyl, optionally substituted with one or more methyl groups; Ar1 is trisubstituted phenyl optionally substituted with one or more phenyl groups; and R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, Me and linear chain C2-C4 alkyl.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventors: Stephen James Archibald, Elizabeth Amie Lewis, Timothy J. Hubin
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Publication number: 20080206860Abstract: A vessel includes a gas reservoir. The vessel also includes at least one gas outlet. The gas outlet includes an integral gas permeable membrane. A culture system includes the vessel as a first vessel. The first vessel is coupled to a second vessel that includes or otherwise contains a cell, a plant, an animal or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2004Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventors: William Armstrong, Jean Armstrong
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Publication number: 20080188572Abstract: This invention provides the use of an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore, or a fragment thereof, as an antioxidant, for instance in a composition or formulation containing an active substance. Also provided is a method for reducing rancidity, or other oxidative degradation, of a substance, composition, or formulation, by encapsulating the substance, composition, or formulation in, or chemically binding it to, or mixing it with, an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore or a fragment thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HULLInventors: Stephen Lawrence Atkin, Stephen Thomas Beckett, Grahame Mackenzie
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Patent number: 7279082Abstract: A carboxylic acid molecule (R COOH) is subjected to an electric field in a micro-reactor. The molecule decarboxyles to form a radical (R•). Two radicals (R•) can dimerise to form the product (R—R). It is believed that the reaction occurs away from the electrodes used to apply the electric field (but may also occur at the electrode surfaces).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: The University of HullInventors: Paul Watts, Stephen John Haswell
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Patent number: 7265163Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: University of HullInventors: Mary O'Neill, Stephen Malcolm Kelly, Adam Edward Alexander Contoret, Gary James Richards
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Patent number: 7199167Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: University of HullInventors: Mary O'Neill, Stephen Malcolm Kelly, Adam Edward Alexander Contoret, Gary James Richards
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Patent number: 7166239Abstract: There is provided a process for forming a light emitting polymer comprising photopolymerization of a reactive mesogen having an endgroup which is susceptible to photopolymerization e.g. by a radical polymerization process. Also provided are methods for using the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: University of HullInventors: Mary O'Neill, Stephen Malcolm Kelly, Adam Edward Alexander Contoret, Gary James Richards
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Patent number: 7118787Abstract: There is provided a liquid crystal alignment layer comprising an alignment layer; and chemically bound to said alignment layer, a transport material. Also provided are methods for forming the liquid crystal alignment layer and the use thereof in displays for electronic apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: University of HullInventors: Mary O'Neill, Stephen Malcolm Kelly, Adam Edward Alexander Contoret, Gary James Richards, David Coates
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Patent number: 7081307Abstract: There is provided a light emitter for a display comprising a photoalignment layer; and photoaligned on said photoalignment layer, a light emitting polymer. Also provided are methods for forming the light emitter and the use of the light emitter in displays, backlights, electronic apparatus and security viewers.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: University of HullInventors: Mary O'Neill, Stephen Malcolm Kelly, Adam Edward Alexander Contoret, Gary James Richards
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Patent number: 6977166Abstract: C. cohnii is cultured in a suitable growth medium with acetic acid/acetate as the main carbon source. The acetate is provided, and replenished, by adding acetic acid to the growth medium in response to an increase in pH resulting from the utilisation of acetic acid/acetate by C. cohnii. The C. cohnii produces relatively high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A stationary phase is not essential for satisfactory DHA production.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignees: The University of Hull, ATV BVInventors: Colin Ratledge, Alistair James Anderson, Kanagasooriyam Kanagachandran, David John Grantham, Janet Christine Stephenson, Martin E. de Swaaf, Lolke Sijtsma
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Publication number: 20050250190Abstract: C. cohnii is cultured in a suitable growth medium with acetic acid/acetate as the main carbon source. The acetate is provided, and replenished, by adding acetic acid to the growth medium in response to an increase in pH resulting from the utilisation of acetic acid/acetate by C. cohnii. The C. cohnii produces relatively high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A stationary phase is not essential for satisfactory DHA production.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicants: The University of Hull, ATO BVInventors: Colin Ratledge, Alistair Anderson, Kanagasooriyam Kanagachandran, David Grantham, Janet Stephenson, Martin de Swaaf, Lolke Sijtsma