Patents by Inventor Mark Andrew

Mark Andrew 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).

  • Method and System for Offset Matching
    Publication number: 20080275807
    Abstract: The trading of interest rate swaps or other interest rate derivatives gives rise to mismatch exposure. This can be offset by a series of FRA trades. Rather than conducting a series of exposure neutral trades, FRAs can be bought or sold for the entire amount of a trader's reset exposure. To hedge the offset trades, a series of IMM FRA trades are conducted. The relative size of the IMM contracts will be determined by the distance in time from the IMM quarterly contract settlement date. A system is disclosed for performing offset trades and IMM hedges. The embodiments allow for non-neutral trading and subsequent heging brings trading back to a neutral position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: ICAP Management Services Limited
    Inventor: Mark Andrew Weingard
  • Pyrazole-Isoquinoline Urea Derivatives as P38 Kinase Inhibitors
    Publication number: 20080275056
    Abstract: The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and X are as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Alfonso De Dios, Cristina Garcia-Paredes, Beatriz Lopez Uralde Garmendia, Mary Margaret Mader, Mark Andrew Pobanz, Chuan Shih, Boyu Zhong
  • SOFTWARE TRACING
    Publication number: 20080276129
    Abstract: Trace information is selectively generated for a software routine based on the perceived reliability of the software routine. The software routine includes at least one trace point having an active state and an inactive state. A previously-established reliability indicator for the software routine is read before the routine is executed. The reliability indicator is based on criteria such as age, prior level of testing, source, number or previously detected faults and/or number of prior successful executions. If the reliability indicator meets a predetermined threshold, the active state is selected for the trace point. If the reliability indicator does not meet the predetermined threshold, the inactive state is selected for the trace point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Cocker, Paul Kettley
  • Kinase Inhibitors
    Publication number: 20080269244
    Abstract: The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula (I). Wherein R1, R2, X and Z are as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Jolie Anne Bastian, Jesus Andres Blas de Blas, Alfonso De Dios, Kevin John Hudziak, Tiechao Li, Beatriz Lopez De Uralde-Garmendia, Mary Margaret Mader, Michael Ray Myers, Mark Andrew Pobanz, Chuan Shih, Boyu Zhong
  • Mechanism for can opener
    Patent number: 7437825
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis a drive wheel for engaging the rim of a can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to said cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutter knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, to provide a cut therein as the opener orbits relatively therearound, wherein the cutting position is defined by a cutting interval corresponding to a segment of rotation of the cutter wheel in which the cutting knife is sufficiently proximal to the drive wheel to form the nip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Sanders, Pat Yin Mah
  • Pre-emptive interleaver address generator for turbo decoders
    Patent number: 7437650
    Abstract: An interleaver address generator is provided with pruning avoidance technology. It anticipates the points in time when incorrect addresses are computed by an IAG, and bypasses these events. It produces a stream of valid, contiguous addresses for all specified code block sizes. A single address computation engine firstly ‘trains’ itself about violating generated addresses (for a related block size) during the initial H1 half-iteration of decoder operation, and then produces a continuous, correct stream of addresses as required by the turbo decoder. Thus regions of pruned addresses are determined, and then training is performed only in these regions. Thus, computation and population of a pruned event table is determined in less than 1/10 the time required to do a conventional style full training. The resulting pruned event table is compressed down to 256 bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Bickerstaff, Yi-Chen Li, Chris Nicol, Bejamin John Widdup
  • Regioselective Process for Preparing Benzimidazole Thiophenes
    Publication number: 20080249301
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing benzimidazole thiophene compounds of formula (I). Intermediates used in the process are also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Keith Hornberger, Mui Cheung, Mark Andrew Pobanz, Kyle Allen Emmitte, Kevin Wayne Kuntz, Jennifer Gabriel Badiang
  • ULTRASONIC ENDODONTIC TIP HAVING A LOW-MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
    Publication number: 20080248444
    Abstract: An ultrasonic endodontic tip is provided having an elastic modulus of less than 8 Msi. The low-modulus of the material provides the ultrasonic endodontic tip the ability to navigate a curved tooth canal during a root canal procedure and controllably remove the dentine around canal without excessively enlarging the canal. The tip can include an abrasive on at least a portion of the working surface of the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: James K. Bahcall, F. Kris Olsen, Mark Arthur Fiorina, Mark Andrew Fiorina, James A. Davidson
  • Coathook rack
    Publication number: 20080245754
    Abstract: A rack for supporting clothes and/or personal items is shown. A mounting rails 201 is fitted with garment supports 202. A plurality of extending members 203, 204 are also fitted with garment supports 205, 207.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Andrew Jackson
  • FLEXIBLE, REVERSIBLE AND ADJUSTABLE FLASH SNOOT
    Publication number: 20080239695
    Abstract: A device for controlling projected light beam from an electronic flash, this invention consists of a tube of elastic material such as neoprene or polyurethane (4), with a light side (6) and a dark side (5). The shape and elasticity of this device allow its configuration to change by rolling the snoot over on itself. Rolling the snoot partially upon itself, changing its length, will thereby change the size of the projected light beam. Rolling the snoot inside out will select a different interior reflectivity, thus a different quality of projected light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Andrew Manger
  • NOVEL PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES 698
    Publication number: 20080242663
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R1, n, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the description. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an antiproliferative agent in the prevention or treatment of tumours or other proliferative conditions which are sensitive to the inhibition of EphB4 kinases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Susan Elizabeth Ashton, Darren Anthony Edward Cross, Simon John East, Jason Grant Kettle, Mark Andrew Pearson, Stephen Robert Wedge, Bernard Christophe Barlaam, Richard Ducray, Stuart Charles Purkiss
  • Jar opener
    Publication number: 20080229885
    Abstract: A hand held, one touch jar opener can be placed on a jar and activated with a momentary touch of a button. An epicyclic gear train is set to sequentially provide a grip on a jar, and on a lid, followed by development of torque needed to move the lid in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the jar. The principles embodied in the opener shown can be realized in an opener which can be manually powered, or preferably motorised and possibly highly automated. A differential geartrain provides reduction of speed and increase in torque and then provides two balanced and opposing forces through the epicyclic gear assembly having sun and planet gears. This configuration enables a wide variety of screw-on lids and jars to be automatically closed to match the correct diameters, apply a gripping force and then apply torque in an opposing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • SYSTEM FOR DETECTING IGNITION FAILURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20080228370
    Abstract: A method of operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes introducing a fuel into a combustor, detecting a failure of ignition of the fuel, and preventing ignition until the introduced fuel is substantially removed from the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Runkle, Steven William Backman, Paul David Black, Mark Andrew Cournoyer, Kevin Andrew Spengler, Daniel D. Morrison, Robert Joseph Iasillo, Christopher David Miller
  • Power management via DIMM read operation limiter
    Patent number: 7426649
    Abstract: A method and system for enabling directed temperature/power management at the DIMM-level and/or DRAM-level utilizing intelligent scheduling of memory access operations received at the memory controller. Hot spots within the memory subsystem, caused by operating the DIMMs/DRAMs above predetermined/preset threshold power/temperature values for operating a DIMM and/or a DRAM, are avoided/controlled by logic within the memory controller. The memory controller logic throttles the number/frequency at which commands (read/write operations) are issued to the specific DIMM/DRAM based on stored parameter values and tracking of outstanding operations issued to the memory subsystem devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Brittain, Warren Edward Maule
  • Assembly of an integrated device enabling a facilitated fluidic connection to regions of the device
    Patent number: 7421904
    Abstract: Described herein is an assembly of an integrated device and of a cap coupled to the integrated device; the integrated device is provided with at least a first and a second region to be fluidically accessed from outside, and the cap has an outer portion provided with at least a first and a second inlet port in fluid communication with the first and second regions. In particular, the first and second regions are arranged on a first outer face, or on respective adjacent outer faces, of the integrated device, and an interface structure is set between the integrated device and the outer portion of the cap, and is provided with a channel arrangement for routing the first and second regions towards the first and second inlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.
    Inventors: Federico Giovanni Ziglioli, Chantal Combi, Lorenzo Baldo, Caterina Riva, Mark Andrew Shaw
  • Dynamic power management via DIMM read operation limiter
    Patent number: 7421598
    Abstract: A method and system for enabling directed temperature/power management at the DIMM-level and/or DRAM-level utilizing intelligent scheduling of memory access operations received at the memory controller. Hot spots within the memory subsystem, caused by operating the DIMMs/DRAMs above predetermined/preset threshold power/temperature values for operating a DIMM and/or a DRAM, are avoided/controlled by logic within the memory controller. The memory controller logic throttles the number/frequency at which commands (read/write operations) are issued to the specific DIMM/DRAM based on feedback data received from the specific DIMM/DRAM reaching the preset threshold power usage value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Brittain, Edgar Rolando Cordero, James Stephen Fields, Jr., Warren Edward Maule, Eric Eugene Retter
  • Work Bench
    Publication number: 20080202635
    Abstract: A work bench (10) including at least two work piece supports (57), the two supports are positioned at intervals along an elongate member (24) and define a substantially horizontal plane in which a work piece can move, a mounting (20) for a power tool (12), the mounting is affixed to the elongate member and can rotate about an axis that is substantially parallel to the length of the elongate member, a ground engaging member (106) which supports the power tool mounting at a point spaced away from the elongate member and adjustment means for adjusting the effective length of the ground engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Andrew Gilmour
  • Alkyl Sulfate Free and Orthophosphate Free Dentifrice Composition Comprising Fluoride Source and a Silica Dental Abrasive
    Publication number: 20080193391
    Abstract: A dentifrice composition is described for combating dental erosion and/or tooth wear comprising a fluoride ion source and a silica dental abrasive, the dentifrice having a Relative Dentine Abrasivity (RDA) value from 20 to 60 and a pH in the range of 6.5 to 7.5 and being free of an orthophosphate buffer or a water soluble salt of a C10-18 alkyl sulfate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Craig Sinclair Newby, Mark Andrew Nisbet, Katherine Sarah Price
  • SYSTEM FOR FASTENING COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20080194126
    Abstract: A system for fastening components including a first member having a surface that defines an extruded opening and a first engagement element. The system also includes a second member disposed in proximity to the surface, the second member having an eyelet and a second engagement element. The second member is oriented such that the eyelet is axially aligned with the extruded opening and the first and second engagement elements cooperate to inhibit the second member from rotating with respect to the first member. The system also includes a threaded fastener securing the second member to the first member through engagement of the eyelet and the extruded opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Grant, Richard Harry Knox
  • Antibacterial Agents
    Publication number: 20080194547
    Abstract: Naphthalene, quinoline, quinoaline and naphthyridine derivatives useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans, are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: William Henry Miller, Meagan B. Rouse, Mark Andrew Seefeld