Patents by Inventor Colin Watts
Colin Watts 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: 7928831Abstract: In railroad uses or the like, a transponder having a single key for transactions is accessible through a reader/programmer to multiple users or owners. The reader/programmer receives a transaction request and determines whether the user or owner is authorized for that transaction. If so, the reader/programmer generates the key on the fly and performs the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: TC License Ltd.Inventors: Charles A. Johnson, Colin Watt
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Publication number: 20080017361Abstract: A coil on tube heat exchanger is provided that uses multiple parallel helical coil tubes to limit liquid pressure losses while providing similar performance and production times to previous coil and tube designs. Two or more coil tubes are wrapped together around a center tube in a helical fashion, permitting the heat exchanger to be used in a counter-flow, or contra-flow, implementation. Use of the heat exchanger includes flowing a first liquid, such as waste water, through the center tube and flowing a second liquid through the plurality of channels. Embodiments of the present invention provide reduced pressure loss, higher performance and are generally faster to manufacture than prior heat exchangers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Gerald Van Decker, Colin Watts
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Publication number: 20060147922Abstract: This invention provides novel methods of detecting or treating aberrant cell cycle regulation associated with expression of a nuclear protein encoded by a gene that is linked to map position 8q22.3 of the human genome, and to novel reagents that are useful therefor. More particularly, the invention provides novel nucleic acid and proteinaceous probes, for detecting a gene that is linked to map position 8q22.3 of the human genome or the expression products thereof, wherein expression or elevated expression of said gene is associated with the appearance or occurrence of tumors associated with cancer, DNA damage and progesterone-receptor-mediated effects on cells. The invention also provides reagents and methods for detecting or modulating the expression products of the gene, such as, for example, in the diagnosis or treatment of cancer, cellular proliferation, DNA damage or progesterone receptor-mediated effects on cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Colin Watts, Darren Saunders, Michelle Henderson, Jennifer Clancy, Susan Henshall, Robert Sutherland, Philippa O'Brien
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Publication number: 20050189094Abstract: A coil on tube heat exchanger is provided that uses multiple parallel helical coil tubes to limit liquid pressure losses while providing similar performance and production times to previous coil and tube designs. Two or more coil tubes are wrapped together around a tube in a helical fashion, permitting the heat exchanger to be used in a counter-flow, or contra-flow, implementation. The system preferably includes a header, or manifold, to connect two or more of the coil tubes together at the beginning and/or end of the tube. However, each individual coil may be connected to a separate load and kept independent. Embodiments of the present invention provide reduced pressure loss, higher performance and are generally faster to manufacture than prior heat exchangers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventors: Gerald Van Decker, Colin Watts
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Patent number: 6792695Abstract: The invention provides a device for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer comprising: a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition and transfer means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; characterised in that the transfer means comprises at least an inner flow control member and an outer flow control member arranged in series, wherein the flow control characteristic of the inner flow control member is greater than that of the outer flow control member.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, divison of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Alan John Fry, Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes Hayes, Colin Watt Kerr
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Publication number: 20040064970Abstract: A device 1 for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles, the device comprising a support member 2 and a reservoir 6 for storing fabric treatment composition attachable to said support member 2, the support member including one or more suction cups for attachment of the support member 2 to the tumble dryer interior, and preferably the door, wherein the suction cup/s 8 have one or more respective suction cup actuators 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: Unilever Bestfoods North America, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Raymond Honey, David Jones, Colin Watt Kerr, Jonathan Edward Tew
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Publication number: 20030213145Abstract: The invention provides a device for treatment fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition, means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; means for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door preferably a hook and sucker; and optionally means for indicating to a user when the fabric treatment composition is used up.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Colin Watt Kerr
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Publication number: 20030200674Abstract: The invention provides a device for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer comprising: a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition and transfer means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; characterised in that the transfer means comprises at least an inner flow control member and an outer flow control member arranged in series, wherein the flow control characteristic of the inner flow control member is greater than that of the outer flow control member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Alan John Fry, Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes Hayes, Colin Watt Kerr
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Publication number: 20030196348Abstract: The invention provides a device for freshening fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric freshening composition, means to expose fabric freshening composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier thereby transferring a portion of the fabric freshening component into contact the fabric freshening composition and transfer a portion thereof into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; means for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door; and optionally means for indicating to a user when the fabric freshening composition is used up.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Colin Watt Kerr
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Patent number: 6609311Abstract: The invention provides a device for treatment fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition, means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; means for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door preferably a hook and sucker; and optionally means for indicating to a user when the fabric treatment composition is used up.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Colin Watt Kerr
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Patent number: 6604297Abstract: The invention provides a device for freshening fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric freshening composition, holes or opening in the reservoir to expose fabric freshening composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier thereby transferring a portion of the fabric freshening component into contact the fabric freshening composition and transfer a portion thereof into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; suction, adhesive, hook, or claw fastener for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door; and optionally the contents of the reservoir are visible to the user for indicating to a user when the fabric freshening composition is used up.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Colin Watt Kerr
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Publication number: 20020078589Abstract: The invention provides a device for treatment fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition, means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; means for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door preferably a hook and sucker; and optionally means for indicating to a user when the fabric treatment composition is used up.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Colin Watt Kerr
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Publication number: 20020050073Abstract: The invention provides a device for freshening fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric freshening composition, means to expose fabric freshening composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier thereby transferring a portion of the fabric freshening component into contact the fabric freshening composition and transfer a portion thereof into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; means for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door; and optionally means for indicating to a user when the fabric freshening composition is used up.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Colin Watt Kerr
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Patent number: D455350Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care, USA Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Giles Michael Owen Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
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Patent number: D455657Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Giles Michael Owen Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
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Patent number: D456269Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Giles Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
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Patent number: D456716Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Giles Michael Owen Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
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Patent number: D467506Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: David Jones, Colin Watt Kerr
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Patent number: D467808Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Giles Michael Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr
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Patent number: D471046Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Uwe Hagemann, Steven Hayes, Raymond Honey, Giles Michael Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr