Patents by Inventor Craig Andrews

Craig Andrews 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).

  • Publication number: 20100291907
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for monitoring the location of mobile radio terminal users for the purpose of detecting when they approach within range of one or more target locations in order to trigger voice and/or data communications to or from the network or other mobile radio terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: SEEKER WIRELESS PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Malcolm David MacNaughtan, Christopher Ridgway Drane, Craig Andrew Scott, Stephen Frank Brown
  • Patent number: 7808894
    Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for managing bursts of traffic. A counter, referred to herein as a “frequency counter,” is incremented during those time intervals an overload condition is detected and is decremented during those time intervals an overload condition is not detected. An overload condition may refer to when the number of out-of-dialog messages exceeds a threshold value corresponding to the maximum number of out-of-dialog messages that should be accepted and forwarded to an associated session server. If the count of the frequency counter exceeds some pre-configured value, then traffic that exceeds the threshold for the overload condition is stopped from being sent to the associated session server. Otherwise, traffic that exceeds the threshold for the overload condition is permitted to be sent to the associated session server. By managing bursts of traffic in such a manner, the effective utilization of session servers is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gary John DeVal, Curtis E. Hrischuk, Mark Johnson, Craig Andrew Lanzen, James Winston Lawwill, Jr., Timothy Paul Pickett, Brian Pulito
  • Publication number: 20100248640
    Abstract: Methods and systems of updating a zone profile comprising obtaining a plurality of radio signal parameter measurements and, if the plurality of radio signal parameter measurements contains at least one measurement corresponding to a dominant element of the zone profile and if the plurality of radio signal parameter measurements contains at least one measurement corresponding to a candidate element (e.g., statistically unlikely element) of the zone profile, updating the profile by either adjusting an existing parameter value or by adding a new element to the zone profile corresponding to the candidate element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Seeker Wireless Pty., Limited
    Inventors: Malcolm David MacNaughtan, Christopher Ridgway Drane, Stephen Frank Brown, Craig Andrew Scott
  • Patent number: 7790712
    Abstract: The application relates to compounds of formula Ia and analogues thereof wherein R1 to R13 and X are as defined herein. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of formula Ia as inhibitors of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase-Activated Protein kinase-2 (MAPKAP-k2), and also to a method for preventing or treating a disease or disorder that can be treated or prevented by modulating the activity of MAPKAP-K2 in a subject and to pharmaceutical compositions and kits that include these MAPKAP-K2 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Cogan, Donghong A. Gao, Daniel R. Goldberg, Craig Andrew Miller, Neil Moss, Matthew Russell Netherton, Philip Dean Ramsden, Zhaoming Xiong
  • Publication number: 20100190773
    Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds and analogues thereof and their use as inhibitors of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase-Activated Protein kinase-2 (MAPKAP-k2), and also to a method for preventing or treating a disease or disorder that can be treated or prevented by modulating the activity of MAPKAP-K2 in a subject and to pharmaceutical compositions and kits that include these MAPKAP-K2 inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Asitha ABEYWARDANE, Craig Andrew MILLER, Tina Marie MORWICK, Neil MOSS, Matthew Russell NETHERTON, Roger John SNOW, Ji WANG, Jiang-Ping WU, Zhaoming XIONG
  • Publication number: 20100185493
    Abstract: System, method, computer program product, and business operating model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Craig Andrew Kaplan
  • Patent number: 7736783
    Abstract: A bipolar plate comprising a fluid barrier and a sealing frame formed around and overlaping the perimeter of the fluid barrier. The fluid barrier is placed in a mold and then a polymer is injected into the mold, thereby forming the sealing frame around the fluid barrier such that the sealing frame overlaps the perimeter of the fluid barrier. Because there are no surfaces to seal between the perimeter of the fluid barrier and the sealing frame, gaskets or other sealing surfaces are not required. A bipolar plate is further provided comprising a fluid barrier having the perimeter of the fluid barrier between a preformed cathode sealing frame and an anode sealing frame. The anode and cathode sealing frames are adapted to receive an overlapped portion of the perimeter of the fluid barrier. The anode and cathode sealing frames are then bonded together to form a fluid tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Lynntech, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Andrews, Chris Boyer, Oliver J. Murphy, Al Cisar, Brad Fiebig
  • Publication number: 20100094170
    Abstract: A device (1410) for collecting a blood sample from an animal on sampling media placed (1456) next to the animal's flesh, the device comprising holding means () for holding the sampling media (1456) for placement on the flesh of an animal; spike means (1418) operable to first pass through the sampling media (1456) and to then penetrate into the flesh of the animal to create a puncture site to allow blood emerging from the site to be collected by the sampling media (1456) during and/or after penetration of the flesh, and retaining means (1427) for temporarily retaining the device (1410) on the animal whilst blood is collected on the sampling media and for allowing the device (1410) to be removed from the animal substantially intact for subsequent removal of the sampling media (1456) with the blood from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Douglas Wilson, Ian Patrick Berrell, Craig Andrew Burke, Stephanie Norrell, Rita M. Calnan
  • Publication number: 20100087194
    Abstract: A method and system for determining whether a mobile radio terminal is in or out of a zone in a radio communications network by relying at least partially on a serving cell identity. The method provides for generating a profile representative of the zone using measurements taken by the mobile radio terminal, the network, and/or using predicted values. A comparison is then made to determine whether the mobile radio terminal is in or out of the zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Malcolm David MacNaughtan, Christopher Ridgway Drane, Stephen Frank Brown, Craig Andrew Scott
  • Patent number: 7681474
    Abstract: A system for adjustably positioning foot pedals with respect to a vehicle chassis, such as to improve ergonomics or to appropriately space a vehicle occupant with respect to a vehicle safety system. The system includes first and second electromagnetic actuators, first and second controllers, and a device, which may be a switch disposed on the vehicle chassis, provides a signal to change spacing between the vehicle chassis and the plurality of pedals. The first electromagnetic actuator displaces a first pedal with respect to the vehicle chassis, and the second electromagnetic actuator displaces a second pedal with respect to the vehicle chassis. The first controller operates the first electromagnetic actuator in response to the configuration of the device, and the second controller operates the second electromagnetic actuator in response to the first controller operating the first electromagnetic actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Andrew Weldon, Frank Wiemer, Edward Kunath, Jacob Ritchie
  • Patent number: 7640826
    Abstract: An adjustable positioning apparatus, which may be used for a foot-operated control, includes a first member that is movably supported with respect to a base, an adjuster that is supported on the first member, and a second member. The adjuster includes a displacement device, an actuator, and a controller. The displacement device includes a first portion that is coupled to the first member, and includes a second portion that is displaced with respect to the first portion. The actuator displaces the second portion with respect to the first portion, and the controller operates the actuator and determines displacement of the second portion with respect to the first portion. The second member is coupled to the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Andrew Weldon, Frank Wiemer, Edward Kunath, Jacob Ritchie
  • Publication number: 20090298505
    Abstract: A mobile radio communications network is disclosed in which zones may be defined for provision of location based services and applications. Various methods are also disclosed for using the defined zones in different ways for different applications. The methods include associating users with zones, updating users of zones with changes to the zones, controlling zone size and dynamically uploading zone profiles to users based on the user's geographical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher Ridgway Drane, Craig Andrew Scott, Malcolm David MacNaughtan, Stephen Brown
  • Patent number: 7627673
    Abstract: System, method, computer program product, and business operating model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Predictwallstreet, LLC
    Inventor: Craig Andrew Kaplan
  • Patent number: 7613830
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for reliably and securely transferring queued application messages. Application messages are (e.g.,. binary or text) encoded and then encapsulated in transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses such that composable protocol elements used in application messages can be reused in the transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses. Transfer message headers are encoded and then encapsulated along with encoded application messages such that composable protocol elements used in transfer headers and application messages can be reused in the store and forward messages. Application messages, transfer messages, enqueue messages, dequeue responses, and store and forward messages can all be configured in accordance with the same messaging protocol, such as, for example, Simple Object Access Protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Krishnan Srinivasan, Craig Andrew Critchley, Uday Shanker Hegde, Alan S. Geller, David Owen Driver, Richard Douglas Hill, Rodney Thomas Limprecht
  • Patent number: 7613832
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for reliably and securely transferring queued application messages. Application messages are (e.g., binary or text) encoded and then encapsulated in transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses such that composable protocol elements used in application messages can be reused in the transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses. Transfer message headers are encoded and then encapsulated along with encoded application messages such that composable protocol elements used in transfer headers and application messages can be reused in the store and forward messages. Application messages, transfer messages, enqueue messages, dequeue responses, and store and forward messages can all be configured in accordance with the same messaging protocol, such as, for example, Simple Object Access Protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Krishnan Srinivasan, Craig Andrew Critchley, Uday Shanker Hegde, Alan S. Geller, David Owen Driver, Richard Douglas Hill, Rodney Thomas Limprecht
  • Patent number: 7613831
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for reliably and securely transferring queued application messages. Application messages are (e.g.,. binary or text) encoded and then encapsulated in transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses such that composable protocol elements used in application messages can be reused in the transfer messages, enqueue messages, and dequeue responses. Transfer message headers are encoded and then encapsulated along with encoded application messages such that composable protocol elements used in transfer headers and application messages can be reused in the store and forward messages. Application messages, transfer messages, enqueue messages, dequeue responses, and store and forward messages can all be configured in accordance with the same messaging protocol, such as, for example, Simple Object Access Protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Krishnan Srinivasan, Craig Andrew Critchley, Uday Shanker Hegde, Alan S. Geller, David Owen Driver, Richard Douglas Hill, Rodney Thomas Limprecht
  • Patent number: 7608952
    Abstract: A motor (10) for a vehicle includes a stator assembly (14) and a rotor assembly (16). Bearing structure (20, 22) support the rotor assembly to permit rotation of the rotor assembly with respect to the stator assembly. A shaft (30) is threadedly engaged with the rotor assembly and is constructed and arranged such that rotation of the rotor assembly causes linear movement of the shaft. A perfluoropolyether (PFPE) based lubricant (38), having an thermal functionality upper temperature limit of over +200° C., lubricates at least the bearing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Andrew Weldon, Calvin Wang
  • Publication number: 20090215465
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for locating a mobile radio terminal in a radio communications network. The method makes use of additional positional constraints provided as a result of unreported cells. In one form of the invention, a likely reason for a particular cell not being reported is determined and an associated probability term is determined for use in a position location model. The invention also relates to a system for implementing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Seeker Wireless Pty. Limited
    Inventors: Malcolm MacNaughtan, Christopher Ridgway Drane, Craig Andrew Scott
  • Publication number: 20090209899
    Abstract: A delivery system, including: a material for storing molecules and/or nanoparticles by substantially binding said molecules and/or nanoparticles to said material; means for applying an electric field to said material to release said molecules and/or nanoparticles; and means for applying an ultrasonic signal to said material to transport said molecules and/or nanoparticles through said material to a surface for delivery to an entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Harry Unger, Mark Unger, Donald Martin, David John Bull, Craig Andrews
  • Patent number: D615648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Noble House Group Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Craig Andrew Burke