Patents by Inventor Andrew Owen
Andrew Owen 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: 11970966Abstract: A split cycle internal combustion engine comprises a combustion cylinder and a compression cylinder arranged to receive air and compress the air to provide a compressed working fluid to the combustion cylinder for combustion. The compression cylinder is coupled to a water reservoir. The engine further comprises a controller arranged to receive an indication of at least one parameter associated with the engine and/or a fluid associated therewith, and control delivery of the mass of water delivered to the compression cylinder based on the indication of the at least one parameter such that the total mass of water in the compressed working fluid at the end of the compression stroke results in a level of water concentration in the compressed working fluid that is less than a threshold water concentration level.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Dolphin N2 LtdInventors: Nick Owen, Rhys Pickett, Rob Morgan, Andrew Atkins
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Publication number: 20240095692Abstract: A method is provided by which payments for assets are recorded using blockchain transactions, and verified based on immutable logs associated with the transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Ricky Charles RAND, Andrew James MEE, Jack Owen DAVIES, Paul CLARK, Alex WOODS
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Publication number: 20240063312Abstract: In some implementations, a light blocking material may be applied to a photodetector comprising a microlens array (MLA) component and a photodiode array (PDA) component. The light blocking material may be applied to a first distal end of the MLA component and a second distal end of the MLA component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Mark Andrew OWENS, John J. VETICK, II, Viorel C. NEGOITA, Junfu CHEN
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Publication number: 20230404981Abstract: The present invention relates to solid compositions of pharmaceutically active compounds, aqueous dispersions derived from these compositions and processes for the preparation of these solid compositions and dispersions. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions derived from these solid compositions and dispersions, and their use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of helminthic, protozoal, and viral infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Steven Paul Rannard, Andrew Owen, James Hobson, Alison Savage, Andrew Dwyer, Catherine Unsworth, Thomas Oliver McDonald
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Publication number: 20230304935Abstract: Methods and apparatus (10) for Raman spectral analysis of a sample (12), such as a pharmaceutical dosage form, are disclosed. Delivery optics (16) are used to deliver probe light to a delivery region (13) on the sample, and collection optics (20) are used to collect, from a collection region (17) on the sample spaced from the delivery region, the probe light following scattering through the sample. Each of a plurality of target Raman spectral features are measured in the collected light, and a spectral distortion of the collected light arising during scattering through the sample is determined. A property of the sample is then quantified using the target Raman spectral features in combination with the determined spectral distortion, such that the quantified property is compensated for the spectral distortion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Pavel Matousek, Julia Griffen, Andrew Owen, Lee Dowden
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Publication number: 20230218547Abstract: A solid composition comprising nanoparticles of atovaquone dispersed within one or more carrier materials, wherein the atovaquone is present in an amount of at least 10 wt %. Also described is an intramuscularly- or subcutaneously-injectable formulation of nanoparticles of atovaquone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Steven Paul Rannard, Andrew Owen, Alison Savage, Lee Tatham, Theresa Shapiro, Rahul P. Bakshi, Godfree Mlambo, Abhai Tripathi
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Patent number: 11643228Abstract: Modular containerization systems and methods may include a plurality of modular units that may be removably coupled together in various configurations. Each modular unit may receive a container, and each container may receive one or more objects. In addition, each modular unit may include various sensors and processing aid or indicators, such as a container presence sensor, a scale, a stow-to-light indicator, a container complete button and indicator, and a container removal indicator. Further, each modular unit of a modular container system may be in communication with a controller to coordinate various processes associated with the system, including container placement, container filling, and container removal processes using the various sensors and processing aids or indicators.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Elliot New, Daniel Lange, Andrew Owen Roberts
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Patent number: 11498933Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising nanoparticles of prodrugs of certain pharmaceutically active agents, wherein the nanoparticles of prodrugs are dispersed within a carrier material. The present invention further provides processes for the making of the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignees: The John Hopkins UniversityInventors: Steven Paul Rannard, Andrew Owen, Paul Curley, James Hobson, Marco Siccardi, Caren L. Freel Meyers, Amer Al-Khouja, David J. Meyers, Charles Williams Flexner
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Patent number: 11472131Abstract: A material for an injection nozzle is molded into a form that includes a sacrificial tip around the nozzle exit orifice. The sacrificial tip is then machined away using any suitable machining process to expose the exit orifice. In this manner, an injection nozzle can be fabricated with favorable geometric characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: PORTAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventor: Andrew Owen Coats
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Patent number: 11437816Abstract: A STATCOM arrangement includes an MMC and a transformer arrangement arranged to be an interface between the MMC and an AC grid. The MMC is connected in a wye topology with a plurality of converter arms, one for each phase of the AC grid, each arm including a plurality of chain-linked converter cells. The transformer arrangement is arranged to interface each of the arms of the MMC with a respective phase of the grid, and arranged to for each of the converter arms produce leakage reactance resulting in reactance in series with the arm which obviates the need for a phase reactor connected in series with said arm.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: HITACHI ENERGY SWITZERLAND AGInventors: Andrew Owens, Jon Rasmussen, Anton Niglis, Jasmin Selimovic
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Patent number: 11413756Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a load is described, including: a body including a part or portion for engaging with or connecting to a load to be transported; a ground-engaging device supporting the body, the ground-engaging device for effecting movement of the body over a surface; a transmitter module; a receiver module; and a controller for communicating with the transmitter and receiver modules and the ground engaging device and for receiving status signals from components and/or devices of the apparatus, wherein the controller is capable of conducting a check as to the status of the components and/or devices of the apparatus, and after completing said check to provide an “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal to the transmitter module, wherein the transmitter module is configured to transmit the “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal to a receiver module of one or more other apparatus and to its own receiver module.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: M-MOVER HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Sam Dance, Daniel Evans, Andrew Owen
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Patent number: 11370116Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a load is described, including: a body including a part or portion for engaging with or connecting to a load to be transported; a ground-engaging device supporting the body, the ground-engaging device for effecting movement of the body over a surface; a transmitter module; a receiver module; and a controller for communicating with the transmitter and receiver modules and the ground engaging device and for receiving status signals from components and/or devices of the apparatus, wherein the controller is capable of conducting a check as to the status of the components and/or devices of the apparatus, and after completing said check to provide an “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal to the transmitter module, wherein the transmitter module is configured to transmit the “apparatus operative” or “apparatus non-operative” signal, and wherein the receiver module is configured to receive from a first predetermined, or designated, other such apparatus its respectiveType: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: M-MOVER HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Sam Dance, Daniel Evans, Andrew Owen
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Publication number: 20220072138Abstract: Polymer-of-prodrug (POP) materials enable new nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) therapy strategies. The materials are prodrugs of NRTIs in the form of polymers. Suitable materials include products which are polymeric NRTI delivery systems comprising polymeric materials which are capable of degradation after administration to release NRTIs or NRTI prodrugs which themselves are capable of metabolism to the parent NRTIs. The NRTIs may optionally be selected from tenofovir (TFV), emtricitabine (FTC), lamivudine (3TC) and MK-8591 (EFdA). The invention facilitates long-acting (LA) regimens. Constructs of the materials may be in the form of injectable compositions or implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Andrew OWEN, Steve RANNARD, Faye HERN, Chung LIU, Anika SHAKIL, Megan NEARY, Caren Freel MEYERS, Kartik TEMBURNIKAR, Lauren BAMBARGER, Stephanie HENRIQUEZ
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Publication number: 20210361639Abstract: The present invention provides a solid composition comprising nanoparticles comprising at least one water-insoluble active and at least one oil, dispersed within a water-soluble mixture of at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one surfactant. Process for preparing such solid compositions and aqueous dispersions of such compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Steven Paul Rannard, Andrew Owen, Alison Savage, Lee Tatham, Andrew Dwyer, Helen Box, Joanne Sharp, Samantha Ashcroft
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Publication number: 20210359518Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a STATCOM arrangement (1) comprising an MMC (2) and a transformer arrangement (3) arranged to be an interface between the MMC (2) and an AC grid. The MMC (2) is connected in a wye topology with a plurality of converter arms, one for each phase of the AC grid, each arm comprising a plurality of chain-linked converter cells. The transformer arrangement (3) is arranged to interface each of the arms of the MMC (2) with a respective phase of the grid, and arranged to for each of the converter arms produce leakage reactance resulting in reactance in series with the arm which obviates the need for a phase reactor connected in series with said arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Andrew Owens, Jon Rasmussen, Anton Niglis, Jasmin Selimovic
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Publication number: 20210115087Abstract: Cyclic peptide compounds are provided that can bind to one or more homologs of Hedghehog signaling proteins and block their interaction with the Patched receptor. These compounds are useful for suppressing Hedgehog-dependent stimulation of the Hedgehog pathway in cells and in living organisms. Methods for using the cyclic peptide compounds, and compositions comprising them, for treatment of cancers and other diseases which are characterized by aberrant Hedgehog-dependent activation of the Hedgehog pathway and/or which can benefit from chemical suppression of Hedgehog-dependent signaling are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Rudi Fasan, Andrew Owens
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Publication number: 20210077728Abstract: A needle-free injector includes a housing, a cartridge positioned within the housing, and a plunger slidably coupled to and disposed within the chamber, a motor operatively coupled to the plunger, the motor operable to actuate the plunger in the chamber, and a controller operatively coupled to the motor. Methods of delivering an injectate using the needle-free injectors are provided. Methods of facilitating needle-free injection of a fluid using the needle-free injectors are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Patrick Armand Anquetil, Andrew Owen Coats, Robert Joseph Dyer, David Siet
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Publication number: 20200297652Abstract: Particles comprising a branched polymer and either a block copolymer or a linear dendritic hybrid represent a category of useful materials. They may be used in for example drug delivery applications. They may be prepared by a method comprising the steps of: dissolving the branched polymer and block copolymer or linear dendritic hybrid, and optionally other component(s), in a solvent to form a solution; adding said solution to a different liquid; and removing said solvent to form a dispersion of co-precipitated particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Steven Rannard, Jane Ford, Hannah Rogers, Pierre Chambon, Marco Giardiello, Andrew Owen, Neil Kitteringham
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Patent number: 10713732Abstract: Systems and methods of processing business related data arising from multiple revenue sources (e.g., sales, subscriptions, professional services, vendors, etc.). In some embodiments, the inventive system and methods enable a more flexible and efficient approach to identifying revenue source events (mediation), pricing those events (typically as part of a rating process), and subsequently leveraging those “ratable events” in the billing and revenue recognition subsystems according to configurable rules and schedules. Data regarding those charges or other aspects of a ratable event may then be used and processed by multiple sub-systems that are part of operating a business; such sub-systems may include one or more of ERP, CRM, HCM, financial, accounting, taxation, or other business-related system or function.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: NETSUITE, INC.Inventors: Dennis Paul Shak, Jeremy John Blanchard, Andrew Owen Vincent, Peter Fung, Xiaozheng (Michael) Ye, Stephen Clode, Truman (Clyde) Adley, Jr., Christopher Craxton, Jeffrey Jones, Brian Purville
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Patent number: D893021Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: PORTAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Robert Joseph Dyer, Andrew Owen Coats, Patrick Armand Anquetil, Serge Cyril Roux, Jeffrey Scott Plantz, Gillian Brenna Corcoran, Rud Karly Lucien, Andrea Natalina Mary Fernandes