Patents by Inventor Nigel Hart
Nigel Hart 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: 8895698Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostics, therapeutics and immunological reagents. More particularly, the present invention provides binding partners of antibodies specific for dendritic cell (DC) antigens. The present invention further provides diagnostic and/or therapeutic agent based on the binding partners or antibodies specific for the binding partners.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: The Corporation of the Trustees of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy in QueenslandInventors: Derek Nigel Hart, David Munster, Peter Vukovic
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Patent number: 8692670Abstract: A security system comprising: a controller; and a plurality of dispensing devices, wherein the controller is configured to receive signals from a plurality of remote detectors and transmit signals to the plurality of dispensing devices, the controller being adapted to determine which of the plurality of detectors has transmitted a signal and transmit a signal to a selected one or more dispensing devices to dispense a fluid based on said determination, wherein each dispensing device is configured to receive signals from the controller and dispense fluid when a signal is received.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Selectamark Security Systems PLCInventors: Nigel Hart, Jason Brown
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Publication number: 20130085261Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostics, therapeutics and immunological reagents. More particularly, the present invention provides binding partners of antibodies specific for dendritic cell (DC) antigens. The present invention further provides diagnostic and/or therapeutic agent based on the binding partners or antibodies specific for the binding partners.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: The Corporation of the Trustees of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy in QueenslandInventors: Derek Nigel Hart, David Munster, Peter Vukovic
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Publication number: 20110050418Abstract: A security system comprising: a controller; and a plurality of dispensing devices, wherein the controller is configured to receive signals from a plurality of remote detectors and transmit signals to the plurality of dispensing devices, the controller being adapted to determine which of the plurality of detectors has transmitted a signal and transmit a signal to a selected one or more dispensing devices to dispense a fluid based on said determination, wherein each dispensing device is configured to receive signals from the controller and dispense fluid when a signal is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: SELECTAMARK SECURITY SYSTEMS PLCInventors: Nigel Hart, Jason Brown
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Publication number: 20100111980Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of diagnostics, therapeutics and immunological reagents. More particularly, the present invention provides binding partners of antibodies specific for dendritic cell (DC) antigens. The present invention further provides diagnostic and/or therapeutic agent based on the binding partners or antibodies specific for the binding partners.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2005Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: The Corporation of the Trustees of the Order of the Sisters of Mercy in QueenslandInventors: Derek Nigel Hart, David Munster, Peter Vukovic
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Publication number: 20060099473Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell (10) comprises an anode electrode (12), a cathode electrode (14) and an electrolyte (16) between the anode electrode (12) and the cathode electrode (14). A gaseous fuel is supplied to an anode chamber (18) partially defined by the anode electrode (12) and a gaseous oxidant is supplied to a cathode chamber (20) partially defined by the cathode electrode (14). The electrolyte (16) comprises a first dense non-porous layer (22), a second porous layer (24) on the first dense non-porous layer (22) and a third dense non-porous layer (26) on the second porous layer (24). The anode electrode (12) is arranged on the first dense non-porous layer (22) and the cathode electrode (14) is arranged on the third dense non-porous layer (26). The second porous layer (24) acts as a buffer between the first dense non-porous layer (22) and the third dense non-porous layer (26) to prevent defects propagating between the layers (22,26) and to prevent fuel and oxidant leaking through the electrolyte (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Nigel Hart, Gary Wright, Gerard Agnew, Mark Cassidy
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Publication number: 20050074661Abstract: A fuel cell stack (10) comprises a plurality of modules (12) and each module (12) comprises an elongate hollow member (14). Each module (12) has at least one passage (31) extending longitudinally through the hollow member (14) for the flow of a reactant. Each hollow member (14) has a first flat surface (16) and a second flat surface (18) arranged parallel to the first flat surface (16). At least one of the modules (12) includes a plurality of fuel cells (20). The fuel cells (20) are arranged on at least one of the first and second flat surfaces (16,18) of the at least one module (12). A first end (30) and a first side (32) of each module (12) has a first integral feature (34) to provide a spacer and a connection with an adjacent module (12) and a second end (38) and a second side (40) of each module (12) has a second integral feature (42) to provide a spacer and a connection with another adjacent module (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: Gary Wright, Nigel Hart, Gerard Agnew, Christopher Burrows
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Publication number: 20050014049Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell module (30) comprises a plurality of fuel cells (36). Each fuel cell (36) comprises a first electrode (40), an electrolyte (42) and a second electrode (44). A plurality of interconnectors (38) are arranged to electrically connect the fuel cells (36) in electrical series. Each interconnector (38) electrically connects a first electrode (40) of one fuel cell (36) to a second electrode (44) of an adjacent fuel cell (36). The first electrode (40) comprises a first layer (40A) on the electrolyte (42 to optimise the electrochemical activity at the electrolyte (42) and a second layer (40B) on the first layer (40A) to provide electronic conduction perpendicular to the layers (40, 42, 44) of the fuel cell (36). The second layer (40B) is arranged such that electronic conduction perpendicular to the layers (40, 42, 44)) of the fuel cell (36) is different at different positions in the second layer (40B).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Nigel Hart, Nieves Lapena-Rey, Gary Wright, Gerard Agnew
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Publication number: 20050008917Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell module (30) comprises a hollow support member (32) and a plurality of fuel cells (36) spaced apart longitudinally on one surface (34) of the hollow support member (32). A plurality of interconnectors (38) electrically connect the fuel cells (36) in electrical series. Each fuel cell (36) comprises a first electrode (40), an electrolyte (42) and a second electrode (44). The first electrodes (40) of each of the fuel cells (36) are electrically connected to the second electrode (44) of adjacent fuel cells (36) by a plurality of interconnectors (38) spaced apart laterally with respect to the hollow support member (32). A laterally extending end (46) of the first electrode (40) of the said adjacent fuel cell (36) has a plurality of recesses (48) spaced apart laterally with respect to the hollow support member (32).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Nigel Hart, Gary Wright, Gerard Agnew
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Publication number: 20020194528Abstract: A computer system has (1) an array of data storage devices, (2) an operating system stored on a RAID device and (3) a RAID controller. In response to detection of a computer system failure, the RAID device configuration is automatically restored. A system back-up memory stores a recovery record of physical drive to logical drive mapping for the RAID device. The RAID controller enables the recovery record to be processed in response to detection of a system failure. In response to computer system failure detection, the recovery record information restores the RAID array configuration. Following system failure, a computer system manager instigates the procedure by pressing a button.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventor: Nigel Hart
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Patent number: 5781448Abstract: Amount of alternating current power is calculated using measuring units for alternating current voltage and alternating current. Value of direct current is calculated using the calculated alternating current power and an efficiency table. An initial life time of a battery is predicted using the calculated direct current value and a battery life time table. Life time corresponding to an actual consumed amount is repeatedly updated using a detected direct current value and an updated life time.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1995Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignees: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Apricot Computers LimitedInventors: Yoichi Nakamura, Takashi Saito, Phil Coldwell, Nigel Hart