Patents by Inventor Nigel Roberts
Nigel Roberts 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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Publication number: 20160275629Abstract: A method and a system control the water production for a water distribution network. The method includes collecting field sensor data from a water distribution network, using the received data to model the water distribution network and determining an optimal water flow, and generating the optimal water production plan for controlling the water production in the water distribution network based on received data including the sensor data and the historical data. The system includes a process and memory and processor executable instructions to carry out the above method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Nigel Robert Markey, Madhur Sharma, Rohit Banerji
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Patent number: 9375147Abstract: The present invention provides scanning mechanisms for imaging probes using for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and/or optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes include adjustable rotational drive mechanism for imparting rotational motion to an imaging assembly containing either optical or ultrasound transducers which emit energy into the surrounding area. The imaging assembly includes a scanning mechanism having including a movable member configured to deliver the energy beam along a path out of an elongate hollow shaft at a variable angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to give forward and side viewing capability of the imaging assembly. The movable member is mounted in such a way that the variable angle is a function of the angular velocity of the imaging assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTREInventors: Brian Courtney, Nigel Robert Munce, Amandeep Singh Thind, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Francis Stuart Foster, Alan Soong, Brian Heng Li
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Patent number: 9357923Abstract: The present invention provides minimally invasive imaging probe having an optical encoder integrated therewith for accurately measuring or estimating the rotational velocity near the distal end of the medical device, such as an imaging probe which undergoes rotational movement during scanning of surrounding tissue in bodily lumens and cavities.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTREInventors: Brian Courtney, Nigel Robert Munce, Amandeep Singh Thind, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Francis Stuart Foster
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Publication number: 20160128284Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a heating apparatus adapted to modify local climatic conditions which includes a base arranged to support the heating apparatus on a support surface. An inlet stage is associated with the base and a mixer stage connected on top of the inlet stage. At least one outlet nozzle is connected to the mixer stage, with the outlet nozzle or nozzles being adapted to rotate relative to the base. At least one heating element is located inside the mixer stage, and an impeller is arranged to drive air through the inlet stage into the mixer stage and out at least one outlet nozzle, where the mixer stage defines an air flow path which elevates air drawn through the mixer stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: HEAT RANGER LIMITEDInventors: Bruce George KOLLER, Fredrick William PHILLIPS, Nigel Robert GREEN, Richard John ROAKE
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Publication number: 20150164826Abstract: This invention is directed in part to novel doses, dosage formulations, and routes of administration of such doses and dose formulations, said dose and dose formulations containing one or more copper chelators, for example, one or more trientine active agents, including trientine analogues, trientine salts, trientine prodrugs, and trientine derivatives, useful in the treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions, including in indications where copper may play a role.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: PhilEra New Zealand LimitedInventors: Garth James Smith Cooper, John Richard Baker, Nigel Robert Arnold Beeley
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Publication number: 20140323860Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging probe for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes structures using high resolution imaging use combined high frequency ultrasound (IVUS) and optical imaging methods such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to accurate co-registering of images obtained from ultrasound image signals and optical image signals during scanning a region of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTREInventors: Brian COURTNEY, Nigel Robert MUNCE, Amandeep Singh THIND, Victor Xiao Dong YANG, Francis Stuart FOSTER
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Publication number: 20140323877Abstract: The present invention provides minimally invasive imaging probe having an optical encoder integrated therewith for accurately measuring or estimating the rotational velocity near the distal end of the medical device, such as an imaging probe which undergoes rotational movement during scanning of surrounding tissue in bodily lumens and cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTREInventors: Brian COURTNEY, Nigel Robert MUNCE, Amandeep Singh THIND, Victor Xiao Dong YANG, Francis Stuart FOSTER
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Patent number: 8784321Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging probe for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes structures using high resolution imaging use combined high frequency ultrasound (IVUS) and optical imaging methods such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to accurate co-registering of images obtained from ultrasound image signals and optical image, signals during scanning a region of interest.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreInventors: Brian Courtney, Nigel Robert Munce, Amandeep Singh Thind, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Francis Stuart Foster
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Patent number: 8712506Abstract: The present invention provides minimally invasive imaging probe having an optical encoder integrated therewith for accurately measuring or estimating the rotational velocity near the distal end of the medical device, such as an imaging probe which undergoes rotational movement during scanning of surrounding tissue in bodily lumens and cavities.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreInventors: Brian Courtney, Nigel Robert Munce, Amandeep Singh Thind, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Francis Stuart Foster
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Publication number: 20130345556Abstract: The present invention provides scanning mechanisms for imaging probes using for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and/or optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes include adjustable rotational drive mechanism for imparting rotational motion to an imaging assembly containing either optical or ultrasound transducers which emit energy into the surrounding area. The imaging assembly includes a scanning mechanism having including a movable member configured to deliver the energy beam along a path out of said elongate hollow shaft at a variable angle with respect to said longitudinal axis to give forward and side viewing capability of the imaging assembly. The movable member is mounted in such a way that the variable angle is a function of the angular velocity of the imaging assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Brian COURTNEY, Nigel Robert MUNCE, Amandeep Singh THIND, Victor Xiao Dong YANG, Francis Stuart FOSTER, Alan SOONG, Brian Heng LI
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Patent number: 8540665Abstract: An article for use in manufacturing particle cassettes comprising one or more single pieces of membrane having a plurality of gas flow passages bonded thereto. The article allows convenient manufacture of particle cassettes. Two such articles may be employed to provide a finished particle cassette and a production line in which a plurality of gas flow passages are conveyed on a single membrane is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Powder Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Nigel Robert Bates, Philip Thomas Price
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Patent number: 8507295Abstract: The invention concerns methods of quantification of an analyte, A, in a test sample by means of a single immunochromatographic device, such as a lateral flow device (LFD).Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Nigel Robert Caterer
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Patent number: 8460195Abstract: The present invention provides scanning mechanisms for imaging probes using for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and/or optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes include adjustable rotational drive mechanism for imparting rotational motion to an imaging assembly containing either optical or ultrasound transducers which emit energy into the surrounding area. The imaging assembly includes a scanning mechanism including a movable member configured to deliver the energy beam along a path out of said elongate hollow shaft at a variable angle with respect to said longitudinal axis to give forward and side viewing capability of the imaging assembly. The movable member is mounted in such a way that the variable angle is a function of the angular velocity of the imaging assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreInventors: Brian Courtney, Nigel Robert Munce, Amandeep Singh Thind, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Francis Stuart Foster, Alan Soong, Brian Heng Li
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Patent number: 8298173Abstract: A method of producing a particle cassette for a needleless syringe device which alleviates problems of providing a chamber for the confinement of particles which is hermetically sealed from the environment. A predetermined force is applied in the longitudinal direction to push first and second cassette parts together so as to cause plastic deformation of a portion of the first cassette part so as to create said hermetically sealed chamber. The cassette parts are preferably made of PETG and have bonded thereto rupturable membranes preferably made of PET. The sealing is preferably achieved at the end of a protrusion on the first cassette part which is tapered and which interacts with the membrane of the second cassette part.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventors: Nigel Robert Bates, Philip Thomas Price, John Watson, Stuart Graham Weekes
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Patent number: 8263550Abstract: Novel exendin agonist compounds are provided. These compounds are useful in treating Type I and II diabetes and conditions which would benefit by lower plasma glucose and delaying and/or slowing gastric emptying.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Nigel Robert Arnold Beeley, Kathryn S. Prickett
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Patent number: 8214010Abstract: The present invention provides scanning mechanisms for imaging probes for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including high frequency ultrasound and/or optical coherence tomography. The imaging probes include adjustable rotational drive mechanism for imparting rotational motion to an imaging assembly containing either optical or ultrasound transducers which emit energy into the surrounding area. The imaging assembly includes a scanning mechanism including a movable member configured to deliver the energy beam along a path out of said elongate hollow shaft at a variable angle with respect to said longitudinal axis to give forward and side viewing capability of the imaging assembly. The movable member is mounted in such a way that the variable angle is a function of the angular velocity of the imaging assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreInventors: Brian Courtney, Nigel Robert Munce, Amandeep Singh Thind, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Francis Stuart Foster
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Patent number: 7972272Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging probe for imaging mammalian tissues and structures using high resolution imaging, including ultrasound and optical coherence tomography. The imaging probe uses electrostatic discharge for actuating a metalized cantilever which holds the end portion of imaging assembly which emits energy in the imaging probe device by holding the cantilever at a potential such that it is neither grounded or charged such that the only electrical path to ground is through a dissipative polymer forming part of the device which is enveloped by a wire or coil held at ground potential. A high voltage electrode attracts the metalized cantilever and the dissipative polymer is used to connect to the cantilever to ground causing the cantilever to move about thereby scanning the region in front of the probe.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: University Health NetworkInventors: Nigel Robert Munce, Victor Xiao Dong Yang, Brian Courtney, Amandeep Singh Thind
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Patent number: 7960341Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) comprising administering glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), exendin, and analogs and agonists thereof, to subjects suffering therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hathaway, Nigel Robert Arnold Beeley, Kathryn Susan Prickett, Andrew A. Young
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Publication number: 20110071076Abstract: Novel exendin agonist compounds are provided. These compounds are useful in treating Type I and II diabetes and conditions which would benefit by lower plasma glucose and delaying and/or slowing gastric emptying.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Nigel Robert Arnold BEELEY, Kathryn Susan Prickett
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Patent number: 7858740Abstract: Novel exendin agonist compounds are provided. These compounds are useful in treating Type I and II diabetes and conditions which would be benefited by lower plasma glucose and delaying and/or slowing gastric emptying.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Nigel Robert Arnold Beeley, Kathryn S. Prickett