Patents by Inventor Ian Gordon

Ian Gordon 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: 20100105069
    Abstract: A method for detecting human parvovirus/erythrovirus antigen in a sample comprises contacting a buffer having a pH in the range 3.0 to 4.0, suitably a citrate/trisodium citrate buffer, with the sample followed by the measurement of the antigen. The measurement of the antigen can be by virus capture enzyme immunoassay. The method is a good indicator of recent infection and can be used in the screening of individual plasma units or pools from which blood products are extracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: BIOTRIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Mary Bernadette Butler, Amanda Marie Corcoran, Ian Gordon Elliot, Shane Kerr, Cormac Gerard Kilty
  • Publication number: 20100067537
    Abstract: A method for Internet Protocol (IP) charging and rating gateway within a system having: (i) a proxy server for connection to an Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) server; (ii) an access gateway, (iii) an IP classification engine for connection between a data network and the access gateway; and (iv) a gateway controller connected to the proxy server and the IP classification engine, including the steps of: (a) receiving IP packets at the IP classification engine, the IP packets originating from the data network and destined for a subscriber device via the access gateway; (b) classifying the IP packets according to the protocol of each of the packets at the IP classification engine; and (c) selectively instructing the IP classification engine to permit or deny the flow of IP packets between the data network and the access gateway at the gateway controller. Preferably, the proxy server is configured to emulate the access gateway and the AAA server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Redknee Inc.
    Inventors: KARTHIK RAMAKRISHNAN, Ian Gordon Collett, Rubens Rahim
  • Patent number: 7644158
    Abstract: A method for Internet Protocol (IP) charging and rating gateway within a system having a proxy server for connection to an Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) server, an access gateway, an IP classification engine for connection between a data network and the access gateway and a gateway controller connected to the proxy server and the IP classification engine, including the steps of receiving IP packets at the IP classification engine, the IP packets originating from the data network and destined for a subscriber device via the access gateway, classifying the IP packets according to the protocol of each of the packets at the IP classification engine and selectively instructing the IP classification engine to permit or deny the flow of IP packets between the data network and the access gateway at the gateway controller. Preferably, the proxy server is configured to emulate the access gateway and the AAA server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Redknee Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Ramakrishnan, Ian Gordon Collett, Rubens Rahim
  • Patent number: 7611307
    Abstract: The apparatus may include a space frame on which is mounted at least one hydrofoil for generating positive or negative lift. The frame is attachable to underwater equipment such as a turbine. The hydrofoils are adapted to produce negative lift when a flow of liquid passes over them and so in use cause the apparatus and attached equipment to sink to the seabed. The flow of water over the hydrofoils continue to produce negative life and so maintain the apparatus on the seabed. In certain embodiments, the hydrofoils can typically be set to a passive configuration in which they flip over when the current flow changes direction. Furthermore, the hydrofoils are selectively rotatable to provide an angle of attack such that they may be adapted to provide positive lift when it is necessary to remove the apparatus from the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Gordon University
    Inventors: Alan Owen, Ian Gordon Bryden
  • Patent number: 7543193
    Abstract: A data detection system includes, in part, a CID detector, a DC balance monitor and a transition density detector. The CID detector is configured to detect whether the received data stream includes a CID exceeding a predetermined threshold count. The DC balance monitor is configured to detect DC imbalances in the incoming data and that may be indicative of errors in the data. The transition density detector is configured to detect whether a minimum transition density exists during a given time period. If a violation is detected by any one of these three detectors, an out-of-frame signal is asserted. The incoming data stream may be a scrambled SONET or SDH data stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: PMC-Sierra, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Gordon Barrett, Gregory J. Erker, Michael James Smith, Scott Arthur Muma, Jeffrey S. Roe, Bernard Guay
  • Publication number: 20090133114
    Abstract: A method for Internet Protocol (IP) charging and rating gateway within a system having: (i) a proxy server for connection to an Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) server; (ii) an access gateway, (iii) an IP classification engine for connection between a data network and the access gateway; and (iv) a gateway controller connected to the proxy server and the IP classification engine, including the steps of: (a) receiving IP packets at the IP classification engine, the IP packets originating from the data network and destined for a subscriber device via the access gateway; (b) classifying the IP packets according to the protocol of each of the packets at the IP classification engine; and (c) selectively instructing the IP classification engine to permit or deny the flow of IP packets between the data network and the access gateway at the gateway controller. Preferably, the proxy server is configured to emulate the access gateway and the AAA server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Redknee Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Ramakrishnan, Ian Gordon Collett, Rubens Rahim
  • Patent number: 7488863
    Abstract: The invention provides processes for decontamination of organic halides in asphalt-containing wastes, such as PCBs in asphaltic potting compounds. The processes may use hydrocarbon solvents to dissolve the asphaltic waste, and an alkali metal reactant, such as a sodium dispersion, to destroy the organic halides in the dissolved mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Powertech Labs, Inc
    Inventors: Ian Gordon Norman Wylie, Nicola Dominelli, Keith Cheuklap Lee
  • Publication number: 20080317855
    Abstract: An ingestible particulate composition comprises: a. an alginate and/or alginic acid; b. a bicarbonate and/or carbonate; c. an organic acid; and d. an agglomerant, being a compound, such as a low molecular weight polyol, which allows the particulate composition to flow yet which substantially does not release fine particulates into the air. Resulting particulate compositions have excellent flow characteristics, dust suppression, organoleptic properties and stability. They are highly suitable for administration direction into a patient's mouth, and ingested to alleviate oesophageal and gastric conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTCARE (UK) LIMITED,
    Inventors: Ian Gordon Jolliffe, Charles Trafford, Olav Gaserod
  • Patent number: 7457865
    Abstract: A method and a system for enabling a telecommunication network operators to transparently intermediate P data flow, by providing a highly scalable, and superior data classification method for implementing policy based filtering, forwarding, accounting and/or monitoring of informational packets of interest; and indeed, is intended to exploit the resiliency of open network architecture and lessen the requisite dependency on proprietary network elements services and other such systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Redknee Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Ramakrishnan, Ian Gordon Collett, Rubens Rahim
  • Publication number: 20080268124
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high fat to protein ratio egg yolk product and a method of preparing same. More particularly, the invention pertains to a dried high fat to protein ratio egg yolk product which substantially maintains the functional characteristics of whole egg yolk, is convenient to use, and has a long shelf life. The present invention also relates to a method of utilizing such a high fat to protein ratio product in making egg containing bakery products, mayonnaise and other food products. A process for preparing a dried high fat to protein ratio egg yolk which comprises: (a) separating an egg yolk from a whole egg; (b) concentrating the fat to protein ratio of the egg yolk so that the ratio is greater than 2.0:1, and (c) drying the concentrated egg yolk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: IRI SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: James Stewart Campbell, Ian Gordon Cooke
  • Patent number: 7275891
    Abstract: The apparatus may include a space frame on which is mounted at least one hydrofoil for generating positive or negative lift. The frame is attachable to underwater equipment such as a turbine. The hydrofoils are adapted to produce negative lift when a flow of liquid passes over them and so in use cause the apparatus and attached equipment to sink to the seabed. The flow of water over the hydrofoils continue to produce negative life and so maintain the apparatus on the seabed. In certain embodiments, the hydrofoils can typically be set to a passive configuration in which they flip over when the current flow changes direction. Furthermore, the hydrofoils are selectively rotatable to provide an angle of attack such that they may be adapted to provide positive lift when it is necessary to remove the apparatus from the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Robert Gordon University
    Inventors: Alan Owen, Ian Gordon Bryden
  • Patent number: 7265555
    Abstract: A loop impedance meter is provided for testing an AC electrical main supply incorporating a residual current device. The loop impedance meter includes an electrical control circuit for connecting a load resistance intermittently between the AC main supply terminal and the earth terminal to insure a potential difference between those terminals and to provide an indication of the loop impedance of the AC main supply from that potential difference. The control circuit includes an electronic switch in series with the load resistance, and arranged to open and close the electronic switch by applying a plurality of voltage pulses. The width of the voltage pulses is less than a millisecond, causing a series of measurement pulses of different widths to flow through the load resistance. The control circuit is arranged to process the results of measuring the loop impedance by extrapolating to the effective impedance at the AC mains supply frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas William Batten, Martin Ian Gordon
  • Patent number: 7170296
    Abstract: A loop impedance meter for testing an A.C. electrical mains supply, including an electronic control circuit for connecting a load resistance intermittently between the A.C. mains supply terminal and the earth terminal to measure the potential difference between those terminals and to provide an indication of the loop impedance of the A.C. mains supply from that potential difference, wherein the control circuit is arranged to allow a train of short pulses of current to flow through the load resistance and the loop, the pulse train beginning its sequence with a first train of pulses for preconditioning any residual circuit device (RCD) present in the loop to temporarily desensitize it, wherein the first train of pulses is followed by one or more measurement pulses, the pulses of the first train being of generally increasing width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Martindale Electric Co. Ltd
    Inventors: Douglas William Batten, Martin Ian Gordon
  • Publication number: 20060242685
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a wireless security system is disclosed. The wireless security system includes a client module deployed on a wireless device, a network module, and a server module. The client module is adapted to authenticate a wireless device while the wireless device is operating independently from the network module and the server module. In another embodiment, a method of distributing security policy information from a server to a mobile computing device is disclosed. The method includes authentication of a connection between the server and a gatekeeper, sending a policy package to the gatekeeper, initiating data synchronization between the mobile computing device and the gatekeeper, authenticating the mobile computing device, and sending the policy package from the gatekeeper to the mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Heard, Dwayne Mann, Christopher Burchett, Ian Gordon
  • Publication number: 20060236363
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a client module is deployed on a wireless device. The client module comprises a policy database including a list of authorized devices to which the wireless device may communicate. In another embodiment, the client module comprises a policy database including at least two user profiles on a wireless device, such as a personal profile and a business profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Heard, Dwayne Mann, Christopher Burchett, Ian Gordon
  • Publication number: 20060190984
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a network module deployed at a wireless network access node is disclosed. The network module comprises a policy database including a list of authorized wireless mobile devices and an agent for enforcing rules of the policy database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Heard, Dwayne Mann, Christopher Burchett, Ian Gordon
  • Publication number: 20060147043
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a server module deployed on a server is disclosed. The server module is connected to a wireless network access node. The server module includes a database containing user information for multiple wireless devices. Each element in the database is attributable to at least one authorized wireless device and contains at least one type of data file from the following group: (i) wireless connectivity permissions, (ii) authorized wireless device identification, and (iii) authorized network access node information. In another embodiment, a computer memory is disclosed. The computer memory includes a plurality of operating keys for use in connection with security features of a mobile computing device and a root key. The root key is to encrypt the plurality of operating keys. In another embodiment, a method of enforcing security policies at a mobile computing device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Dwayne Mann, Robert Heard, Christopher Burchett, Ian Gordon
  • Patent number: 6898837
    Abstract: A tooling fixture for supporting a workpiece, comprising: a body including a surface over which a workpiece is in use supported and a plurality of bores therein; a plurality of supporting elements (12) for supporting the workpiece, each slideably disposed in a respective one of the bores such as to be extendable from the surface of the body; at least one fluid reservoir (9) operably in fluid communication with the supporting elements such as to cause sliding of ones of the supporting elements on displacement of the fluid in the at least one fluid reservoir, and fluid control means (53) for displacing the fluid in the at least one reservoir such as to cause the supporting elements to be extended to a supporting position in contact with the workpiece and locking the supporting elements in the supporting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: DEK Printing Machines, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ricky Bennett, Charles Moncavage, Bernward Starke, Jason Mark Edelstein, Ian Gordon Wood
  • Publication number: 20040148384
    Abstract: The art of present discloses a method and system for enabling telecommunications network operators to transparently intermediate IP data flow, by providing a highly scalable, and superior data classification method for implementing policy based filtering, forwarding, accounting and/or monitoring of informational packets of interest; and indeed, is intended to exploit the resiliency of open network architecture and lessen the requisite dependency on proprietary network elements services and other such systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Karthik Ramakrishnan, Ian Gordon Collett, Rubens Rahim
  • Patent number: 6711797
    Abstract: A tooling fixture includes a plurality of cylinders in a module fitted with pistons in which a portion thereof extends from the surface of the module. The cylinders are connected with a fluid source by a control valve assembly. The control valve assembly controls the amount of fluid to enter the cylinders in order to raise the pistons until a portion thereof are in contact with and support a workpiece. Once all of the pistons are in contact with and are fully supporting the workpiece, the fluid pressure is stabilized, maintaining the pistons at their set heights. Once the pistons are desired to be lowered, the valve assembly opens and the fluid can freely exit the cylinders and retract the pistons back into the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Dek International GmbH
    Inventors: Ricky Paul Bennett, Charles D. Moncavage, Bernward Starke, Jason Mark Edelstein, Ian Gordon Wood