Patents by Inventor Gordon Francis
Gordon Francis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11446580Abstract: Embodiments relate to hexagonal fragmentation of terrain. A hive manifest specifying one or more conditions and rules for game level generation using hexagonal terrain tiles is received at a computing device. A set of hexagonal terrain tiles satisfying the one or more conditions and rules specified by the hive manifest are identified. Hexagonal terrain tile definition data corresponding to the identified set of hexagonal terrain tiles is retrieved. A game level using the retrieved hexagonal terrain tile definition data is generated by instantiating a subset of hexagonal terrain tiles of the set of hexagonal terrain tiles as a sub-level of the game level.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Square Enix Ltd.Inventors: Michael James Martin, Gordon Francis Duclos, Noah Hughes
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Publication number: 20200298124Abstract: Embodiments relate to hexagonal fragmentation of terrain. A hive manifest specifying one or more conditions and rules for game level generation using hexagonal terrain tiles is received at a computing device. A set of hexagonal terrain tiles satisfying the one or more conditions and rules specified by the hive manifest are identified. Hexagonal terrain tile definition data corresponding to the identified set of hexagonal terrain tiles is retrieved. A game level using the retrieved hexagonal terrain tile definition data is generated by instantiating a subset of hexagonal terrain tiles of the set of hexagonal terrain tiles as a sub-level of the game level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Michael James Martin, Gordon Francis Duclos, Noah Hughes
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Patent number: 9612455Abstract: A method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens is provided. In one embodiment, a prepolymer mixture is polymerized in a lens mold in an atmosphere having less than about 10000 ppm oxygen to form a silicone hydrogel contact lens suitable for extended wear as characterized by producing less than 10% corneal swelling after a period of continuous wear of 7 days including normal sleep periods. In one embodiment, the prepolymer mixture comprises at least one oxyperm material containing hydrophilic groups, wherein the at least one oxyperm material is a siloxane-containing macromer or monomer, at least one ionperm material, and a cross-linking agent. In certain embodiments, the polymerization of the prepolymer mixture may be carried out in an atmosphere having less than about 1000 ppm oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorge Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20140022507Abstract: A method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens is provided. In one embodiment, a prepolymer mixture is polymerized in a lens mold in an atmosphere having less than about 10000 ppm oxygen to form a silicone hydrogel contact lens suitable for extended wear as characterized by producing less than 10% corneal swelling after a period of continuous wear of 7 days including normal sleep periods. In one embodiment, the prepolymer mixture comprises at least one oxyperm material containing hydrophilic groups, wherein the at least one oxyperm material is a siloxane-containing macromer or monomer, at least one ionperm material, and a cross-linking agent. In certain embodiments, the polymerization of the prepolymer mixture may be carried out in an atmosphere having less than about 1000 ppm oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: CIBA Vision CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorge Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Patent number: 8568626Abstract: A method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens is provided. In one embodiment, a prepolymer mixture is polymerized in a lens mold in an atmosphere having less than about 10000 ppm oxygen to form a silicone hydrogel contact lens suitable for extended wear as characterized by producing less than 10% corneal swelling after a period of continuous wear of 7 days including normal sleep periods. In one embodiment, the prepolymer mixture comprises at least one oxyperm material containing hydrophilic groups, wherein the at least one oxyperm material is a siloxane-containing macromer or monomer, at least one ionoperm material, and a cross-linking agent. In certain embodiments, the polymerization of the prepolymer mixture may be carried out in an atmosphere having less than about 1000 ppm oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: CIBA Vision CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorge Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20130231380Abstract: The invention relates to the systemic insecticide fipronil in conjunction with a rodenticide used for manufacture of a bait composition to provide a lethal effect on fleas and/or ticks and a host rodent, following ingestion of the bait composition by the host rodent. Preferred rodenticides are brodifacoum, difethialone, flocoumafen, bromadiolone and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to rodenticidal bait compositions and to a method of killing ticks and a host rodent by providing for ingestion to the rodent, a bait composition comprising an effective amount of a rodenticide and an acaricidally effective amount of fipronil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) PTY LimitedInventors: Gary Raymond Bowman, Gordon Francis Reidy, Duncan McLeod Watson
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Patent number: 8415404Abstract: An ophthalmic lens suited for extended-wear periods of at least one day on the eye without a clinically significant amount of corneal swelling and without substantial wearer discomfort. In one embodiment, an ophthalmic lens is a copolymerization product of at least one oxyperm, at least one ionoperm, and a crosslinker. In one embodiment, a lens has a tensile modulus of less than about 3.0 MPa, yet in another embodiment, the tensile modulus is between about 0.5 to about 1.5 MPa.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Ciba Vision CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorg Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20120059029Abstract: This invention provides methods for selectively antagonizing the ?4?1 integrin heterodimer in a subject in need thereof, and preferably in a human subject. The methods of the invention utilize conjugates comprising two or more ?4?1 small molecule antagonists covalently attached to a biocompatible polymer. These methods of selectively inhibiting ?4?1 may be used modulate both normal and pathological biological processes mediated at least in part through ?4?1 activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Pepio, Gordon Francis, Theodore A. Yednock, Alissa Chackerian, Brian Todd Wipke
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Publication number: 20100238398Abstract: An ophthalmic lens suited for extended-wear periods of at least one day on the eye without a clinically significant amount of corneal swelling and without substantial wearer discomfort. In one embodiment, an opthalmic lens is a copolymerization product of at least one oxyperm, at least one ionoperm, and a crosslinker. In one embodiment, a lens has a tensile modulus of less than about 3.0 MPa, yet in another embodiment, the tensile modulus is between about 0.5 to about 1.5 MPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: CIBA VISION CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jörg Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hõpken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, JR., Jürgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20100065697Abstract: The sign support (300) has a sign holder (2), of any suitable cross-section, accommodating a sign stand (501). A plurality, three being shown, of leg holders (3) are provided about the sign holder (2) each pivotally accommodating a respective leg (4). The legs (4) may be splayed outwardly to provide a support for the sign (500) and may also move vertically, indicated by arrows (A), in the leg holders (3) to accommodate an uneven ground surface. The legs (4) are able to nest together when in their collapsed position so as to minimise the height above ground of the sign support (300) in the event that the sign (500) is blown or knocked over.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventor: Gordon Francis Howlett
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Patent number: 7556822Abstract: A method of preparing intraocular lenses in situ is disclosed. The method involves the injection of an unsaturated macromonomer of Formula I: The macromonomer is then polymerized to give a polymer suitable for use in an intraocular lens.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Anthony Brian Clayton, Gordon Francis Meijs
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Patent number: 7553880Abstract: An ophthalmic lens suited for extended-wear periods of at least one day on the eye without a clinically significant amount of corneal swelling and without substantial wearer discomfort. The lens has a balance of oxygen permeability and ion or water permeability, with the ion or water permeability being sufficient to provide good on-eye movement, such that a good tear exchange occurs between the lens and the eye. A preferred lens is a copolymerization product of a oxyperm macromer and an ionoperm monomer. The invention encompasses extended wear contact lenses, which include a core having oxygen transmission and ion transmission pathways extending from the inner surface to the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: CIBA Vision CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorge Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Patent number: 7538146Abstract: An ophthalmic lens suited for extended-wear periods of at least one day on the eye without a clinically significant amount of corneal swelling and without substantial wearer discomfort. The lens has a balance of oxygen permeability and ion or water permeability, with the ion or water permeability being sufficient to provide good on-eye movement, such that a good tear exchange occurs between the lens and the eye. A preferred lens is a copolymerization product of a oxyperm macromer and an ionoperm monomer. The invention encompasses extended wear contact lenses, which include a core having oxygen transmission and ion transmission pathways extending from the inner surface to the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: CIBA Vision CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorge Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20090118455Abstract: An improved biostable polyurethane-urea elastomeric composition derived from a silicon-containing diamine of formula (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Pathiraja A. Gunatillake, Simon John McCarthy, Raju Adhikari, Gordon Francis Meijs
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Publication number: 20090046242Abstract: An ophthalmic lens suited for extended-wear periods of at least one day on the eye without a clinically significant amount of corneal swelling and without substantial wearer discomfort. In one embodiment, an opthalmic lens is a copolymerization product of at least one oxyperm, at least one ionoperm, and a crosslinker. In one embodiment, a lens has a tensile modulus of less than about 3.0 MPa, yet in another embodiment, the tensile modulus is between about 0.5 to about 1.5 MPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: CIBA VISION CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorge Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, JR., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20090039535Abstract: A method for making a silicone hydrogel contact lens is provided. In one embodiment, a prepolymer mixture is polymerized in a lens mold in an atmosphere having less than about ppm oxygen to form a silicone hydrogel contact lens suitable for extended wear as characterized by producing less than 10% corneal swelling after a period of continuous wear of 7 days including normal sleep periods. In one embodiment, the prepolymer mixture comprises at least one oxyperm material containing hydrophilic groups, wherein the at least one oxyperm material is a siloxane-containing macromer or monomer, at least one ionperm material, and a cross-linking agent. In certain embodiments, the polymerization of the prepolymer mixture may be carried out in an atmosphere having less than about 1000 ppm oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: CIBA Vison CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorg Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papaspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, JR., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Patent number: 7468398Abstract: An ophthalmic lens suited for extended-wear periods of at least one day on the eye without a clinically significant amount of corneal swelling and without substantial wearer discomfort. The lens has a balance of oxygen permeability and ion or water permeability, with the ion or water permeability being sufficient to provide good on-eye movement, such that a good tear exchange occurs between the lens and the eye. A preferred lens is a copolymerization product of a oxyperm macromer and an ionoperm monomer. The invention encompasses extended wear contact lenses, which include a core having oxygen transmission and ion transmission pathways extending from the inner surface to the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: CIBA Vision CorporationInventors: Paul Clement Nicolson, Richard Carlton Baron, Peter Chabrecek, John Court, Angelika Domschke, Hans Jorg Griesser, Arthur Ho, Jens Hopken, Bronwyn Glenice Laycock, Qin Liu, Dieter Lohmann, Gordon Francis Meijs, Eric Papspiliotopoulos, Judy Smith Riffle, Klaus Schindhelm, Deborah Sweeney, Wilson Leonard Terry, Jr., Jurgen Vogt, Lynn Cook Winterton
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Publication number: 20080260683Abstract: The invention relates to the systemic insecticide fipronil in conjunction with a rodenticide used for manufacture of a bait composition to provide a lethal effect on fleas and/or ticks and a host rodent, following ingestion of the bait composition by the host rodent. Preferred rodenticides are brodifacoum, difethialone, flocoumafen, bromadiolone and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to rodenticidal bait compositions and to a method of killing ticks and a host rodent by providing for ingestion to the rodent, a bait composition comprising an effective amount of a rodenticide and an acaricidally effective amount of fipronil.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Gary Raymond Bowman, Gordon Francis Reidy, Duncan McLeod Watson
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Patent number: 7348022Abstract: A method of preparing intraocular lenses in situ is disclosed. The method involves the injection of an unsaturated macromonomer of the formula The macromonomer is then polymerized to give a polymer having an E modulus in the range 0.5-5 kPa.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Anthony Brian Clayton, Gordon Francis Meijs
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Patent number: 7208048Abstract: A continuous centrifuge (10) has a basket (30) with upper and lower basket portions (43, 44) separated by an intermediate slip portion (45). The lower basket portion (43) has an included angle of 40–50°, to separate “green” molasses from the sugar crystals, while the upper basket portion (44) has an included angle of 50–60°, to separate washed molasses from the sugar crystals. The inner faces of the walls of the basket portions (43, 44) have radial drainage grooves (46), closed at their lower ends and opens at their upper ends, to discharge the molasses.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: WDT (Engineers) Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Francis Eastaughffe