Patents by Inventor Christopher Shaw
Christopher Shaw 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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Publication number: 20100249035Abstract: Described is an N-terminal hexapeptide fragment of maximakinin, QUB 698.8, which exhibits potent tissue selective actions on smooth muscle. It demonstrates a high degree of selectivity for arterial smooth muscle over small intestinal smooth muscle, causing potent relaxation of arterial smooth muscle, while causing less potent contraction of ileal smooth muscle. It may be used treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and in promotion of angiogenesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: The Queen's University of BelfastInventors: Christopher Shaw, Tianbao Chen, Martin O'Rourke, Brian Walker, David Hirst
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Patent number: 7758394Abstract: A sporting system is described, having a sport board that can be attached to a shoe construction using Velcro®.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Inventors: Robert Neil Shaw, Eugene Christopher Shaw, Tami Lynn Saucedo, Anne Marie Shaw
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Patent number: 7747898Abstract: Method/system is disclosed for recovering computing capacity and critical applications after a catastrophic failure. The method/system involves distributing the computing capacity over multiple computing clusters, each computing cluster having concurrent access to shared data and software applications of other computing clusters. Sufficient backup computing capacity is reserved on each computing cluster to recover some or all active computing capacity on the other computing clusters. Message traffic throughout the computing clusters is monitored for indications of a catastrophic failure. Upon confirmation of a catastrophic failure at one computing cluster, the workloads of that computing cluster are transferred to the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters. Software applications that have been designated for recovery are then brought up on the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: John Christopher Shaw, Patrick Wayne Price
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Publication number: 20100116453Abstract: A quiescent melt handling system includes a melting furnace and a holding furnace communicating with the melting furnace for holding a molten metal melt. The holding furnace has a relatively large surface area and a relatively shallow depth, having a width to depth ratio in the range of 4-100 to 1. Also provided is structure in the holding furnace for separating inclusions from the melt in the holding furnace. A mold communicates with the holding furnace. A counter gravity casting system, which might comprise a vacuum assisted casting system, draws the melt into the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: John R. Grassi, John Campbell, Christopher Shaw
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Publication number: 20100087192Abstract: A mobile telephone network has a function (30) which interacts with the platform (40) or platforms processing a call, event or session to: a) determine the services and/or call handling operations to be applied to the call, event or session; and b) determine if the platform(s) (40) are capable of carrying out the services and/or call handling operations required by the call, event or session. The function may then arrange for the platform (40) to be provided with appropriate data or for the call, event or session to be transferred to another platform. Moreover, a call may have part of its data converted into a standard protocol, and the data in that standard protocol then be used to guarantee a trigger for processing the call at a transfer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Orange Personal Telecommunications Services LimitedInventors: Michael David Eales, Michael Andrew Williams, Dominic Desmond Phelim O'Neill, Christopher Shaw
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Patent number: 7693510Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling communication between user terminals using a telecommunications network. One embodiment includes an interface between a real-time charging control system for controlling usage of network resources during such usage and a group communications control node which is capable of controlling group communications sessions. Improved real-time charging control mechanisms can be implemented to account for usage of group communications services, for example where charging for an entire group communications session may be applied to a selected single party. Charging for a group communications session may be conducted with the flexibility of being able to charge according to the number of participants without having to transmit separate charging control signals from each participant's leg of the session to the real-time charging control system, thus reducing the signaling load in the network.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Orange Personal Communications Services LimitedInventor: Christopher Shaw
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Patent number: 7685465Abstract: Method/system is disclosed for recovering computing capacity and critical applications after a catastrophic failure. The method/system involves distributing the computing capacity over multiple computing clusters, each computing cluster having concurrent access to shared data and software applications of other computing clusters. Sufficient backup computing capacity is reserved on each computing cluster to recover some or all active computing capacity on the other computing clusters. Message traffic throughout the computing clusters is monitored for indications of a catastrophic failure. Upon confirmation of a catastrophic failure at one computing cluster, the workloads of that computing cluster are transferred to the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters. Software applications that have been designated for recovery are then brought up on the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: John Christopher Shaw, Patrick Wayne Price
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Patent number: 7653389Abstract: A mobile telephone network has a function (30) which interacts with the platform (40) or platforms processing a call, event or session to: a) determine the services and/or call handling operations to be applied to the call, event or session; and b) determine if the platform(s) (40) are capable of carrying out the services and/or call handling operations required by the call, event or session. The function may then arrange for the platform (40) to be provided with appropriate data or for the call, event or session to be transferred to another platform. Moreover, a call may have part of its data converted into a standard protocol, and the data in that standard protocol then be used to guarantee a trigger for processing the call at a transfer device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Orange Personal Telecommunications Services LimitedInventors: Michael David Eales, Michael Andrew Williams, Dominic Desmond Phelim O'Neill, Christopher Shaw
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Patent number: 7600148Abstract: Method/system is disclosed for recovering computing capacity and critical applications after a catastrophic failure. The method/system involves distributing the computing capacity over multiple computing clusters, each computing cluster having concurrent access to shared data and software applications of other computing clusters. Sufficient backup computing capacity is reserved on each computing cluster to recover some or all active computing capacity on the other computing clusters. Message traffic throughout the computing clusters is monitored for indications of a catastrophic failure. Upon confirmation of a catastrophic failure at one computing cluster, the workloads of that computing cluster are transferred to the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters. Software applications that have been designated for recovery are then brought up on the backup computing capacity of the other computing clusters.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: John Christopher Shaw, Patrick Wayne Price
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Patent number: 7538087Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for preventing periodontal disease wherein the product includes or is based on a Cystatin type peptide. The invention also relates to dentifrice preparations including Cystatin and to medicaments including Cystatin for the treatment or prevention of periodontal disease and to the use of a nucleic acid sequence which encodes a Cystatin type peptide.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Inventors: Philip-John Lamey, Fionnuala Teresa Lundy, Christopher Shaw
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Patent number: 7396649Abstract: The present invention related to the use of Cystatin in predicting onset of migraines. The invention also relates to the use of Cystatin as a vasodilatory agent. The invention also relates to antagonists to Cystatin for use in treating and preventing and treating migraine attacks.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Philip-John LameyInventors: Philip-John Lamey, Fionnuala Teresa Lundy, Christopher Shaw
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Publication number: 20070218714Abstract: A sporting system is described, having a sport board that can be attached to a shoe construction using Velcro®.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Robert Neil Shaw, Eugene Christopher Shaw, Tami Lynn Saucedo, Anne Marie Shaw
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Publication number: 20070160183Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling communication between user terminals using a telecommunications network. One embodiment includes an interface between a real-time charging control system for controlling usage of network resources during such usage and a group communications control node which is capable of controlling group communications sessions. Improved real-time charging control mechanisms can be implemented to account for usage of group communications services, for example where charging for an entire group communications session may be applied to a selected single party. Charging for a group communications session may be conducted with the flexibility of being able to charge according to the number of participants without having to transmit separate charging control signals from each participant's leg of the session to the real-time charging control system, thus reducing the signaling load in the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Christopher Shaw
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Publication number: 20070000467Abstract: An air induction system for a motor vehicle, having a pair of conduits fluidly connecting an engine to the ambient air and a housing located between the pair of conduits. The housing includes side walls and a top wall defining a chamber. A baffle plate for attenuating noise is positioned within the chamber adjacent to the top wall. Additionally, the baffle plate defines a plurality of openings extending therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Christopher Shaw, James Bielicki
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Publication number: 20060270027Abstract: The invention provides efficiently automated incubation devices that reduce the number of powered moving parts in the devices and the amount of air transfer between environments that are internal and external to the devices. Related systems are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: IRM LLCInventors: Christopher Shaw, Robert Downs
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Publication number: 20060252705Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of sterol glucoside toxins, and provides methods for detecting and detoxifying the compounds, as well as therapeutic methods for treating subjects exposed to such toxins. In alternative embodiments, the toxins may for example include beta-sitostrol-beta-D-glucoside (5-cholesten-24b-ethyl-3b-ol-D-glucoside) or cholesterol glucoside (5-cholesten-3b-ol-3b-D-glucoside).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Christopher Shaw, Raymond Andersen, David Williams, Jaswinder Bains
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Publication number: 20060231054Abstract: A modular air induction system for a vehicle is provided. The air induction system includes a housing, a partition, and a plurality of holding members. The housing defines a chamber and includes an opening in fluid communication with the chamber. A partition is located within the housing to separate the chamber into a first and second volume thereby changing attenuation characteristics of the chamber. The partition is fixed within the chamber by at least one first holding member, thereby defining a first partition location. In addition, at least one second holding member is located within the housing and is adapted to receive the partition, thereby defining a second partition location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Roger Khami, Mark Hellie, William Rohrer, Christopher Shaw, David Moenssen
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Publication number: 20060086564Abstract: A resonator for attenuating pressure pulses is provided. The resonator includes a housing, a divider, a first neck, and a second neck. Walls of the housing form a cavity with a first and second opening. The divider is located in the cavity and cooperates with the housing to form a first and second chamber. The divider is rotatable to change the volume of the first and second chamber. The first neck is located between the first opening and the first chamber, and the second neck is located between the second opening and the second chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2004Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: John Kostun, Lakhi Goenka, Mark Hellie, Christopher Shaw, David Moenssen, Jeff Boulton
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Publication number: 20060058010Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining rating data for use in rating a service requested to be provided to a subscriber of a telecommunications system, the method comprising the steps of: storing individual subscriber records relating respectively to individual subscribers of a telecommunications systems. storing, in a subscriber record relating to a subscriber, information for use in determining rating data for use in rating a service requested to be provided to the subscriber, the information identifying one or more parameters of a service; receiving a request to provide a service to the subscriber, and determining rating data for use in rating the requested service in dependence on the information if one or more parameters of the service requested match the service parameters identified in the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Michael Williams, Christopher Shaw
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Publication number: 20060028802Abstract: The present invention provides modular object storage devices that include object storage modules and support elements that include object storage module receiving areas that are structured to receive the object storage modules. The modular object storage devices also include position adjustment components that are structured to move the object storage modules into contact with elevated alignment surfaces of the object storage module receiving areas to align the object storage module in desired positions. The invention also provides systems and related methods of positioning object storage modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Applicant: IRM, LLCInventors: Christopher Shaw, Robert Downs