Patents by Inventor Stuart A. Green
Stuart A. Green 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: 11999113Abstract: The disclosure relates to polymer-containing composite materials and to unusually low-pressure consolidation methods for forming composite parts from such materials. More specifically, for example, the disclosure relates to use of a certain “PEEK-PEDEK” copolymer in low-pressure consolidation methods, using as little as 1 bar pressure (or using atmospheric pressure acting on a consolidation that is held under vacuum) to provide composite parts that are substantially void-free.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Victrex Manufacturing LimitedInventors: Masakazu Tanaka, Stuart Green, Peter Niedermann
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Patent number: 11576702Abstract: In one embodiment, a non-invasively adjustable spinal system for treatment of a subject having spondylolisthesis includes a first implantable actuator having at least one anchoring structure, the anchoring structure configured to facilitate securement of the first implantable actuator to a portion of the sacrum of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include an adjustment element, configured to be coupled to the first implantable actuator, the adjustment element having an engagement structure configured to engage at least one transverse process of a lumbar vertebra of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include a driving element, wherein remote activation of the driving element causes movement of the adjustment element in relation to the first implantable actuator.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Stuart A. Green, Blair Walker, Thomas B. Buford, Urs Weber
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Patent number: 11574656Abstract: One or more tape cartridge restraint brackets may be generated. At least one tape cartridge restraint bracket may be positioned in one or more deep slots in a rear portion of a tape library.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shawn M. Nave, Andrew Stuart Green, Justin Melby
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Publication number: 20220253413Abstract: A block chain data lake system comprises a data lake of a plurality of data files and software applications interfacing the data files. The system further comprises a block chain and block chain controller therefor. A transaction controller monitors transactions performed on the data files by functions of the software applications to add hashes to blocks of the block chain using the data files. A verification controller may verify data files by searching the block chain for hashes matching the data files. An authentication controller may issue cryptographic keys for software application, including specific functions thereof. A data migration system may migrate data from a legacy data system to the block chain data lake system. A synchronisation controller may synchronise data updated by software applications of the legacy data system in substantial real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Elizabeth Chang, Amit Ghildyal, Stuart Green
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Patent number: 11363762Abstract: A fabric pot for growing media having a base and an upstanding side wall. The side wall has a lower section made from a porous fabric material and an upper section being made from a waterproof material layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: HYDROGARDEN LTDInventor: Stuart Green
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Publication number: 20210288814Abstract: A block chain-based system for multi-party, multistage process verification has a server in operable communication with a plurality of electronic client terminals. The server has a database which may have user data and implement a process verification controller. The system further has a block chain ledger. Fora multistage process involving multiple users, for each stage, the system is configured for receiving a function ID selected from a set of available functions via user interfaces of respective client terminals, generating a function hash comprising the function ID and associated function data and creating a function block chain transaction comprising the function hash which is added to the block chain ledger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Stuart GREEN, Amit GHILDYAL, Elizabeth CHANG
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Patent number: 11116149Abstract: A portable growing apparatus, comprising having a pre-fabricated, collapsible tent or greenhouse-like housing structure which, when constructed at the point of use, provides an enclosed growing area surrounded by one or more enclosing walls; and a growing system formed of a plurality of detachable parts for assembly at the point of use and for locating within the enclosed growing area of the collapsible housing structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Hydrogarden LimitedInventor: Stuart Green
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Publication number: 20210276276Abstract: The disclosure relates to polymer-containing composite materials and to unusually low-pressure consolidation methods for forming composite parts from such materials. More specifically, for example, the disclosure relates to use of a certain “PEEK-PEDEK” copolymer in low-pressure consolidation methods, using as little as 1 bar pressure (or using atmospheric pressure acting on a consolidation that is held under vacuum) to provide composite parts that are substantially void-free.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Masakazu TANAKA, Stuart GREEN, Peter NIEDERMANN
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Publication number: 20210257005Abstract: One or more tape cartridge restraint brackets may be generated. At least one tape cartridge restraint bracket may be positioned in one or more deep slots in a rear portion of the tape library.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Shawn M. Nave, Andrew Stuart Green, Justin Melby
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Patent number: 10947328Abstract: A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer having a polymeric backbone, and a plurality of phenothiazine groups bonded to the polymeric backbone. The plurality of phenothiazine groups may include at least one of a phenothiazine group having the general formula (IV): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded, and a phenothiazine group having the general formula (V): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jiangfeng Fei, William Chiang, Frank Kerrigan, Stuart Green, Craig Robson, Howard Easterfield
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Publication number: 20200337214Abstract: A method of categorising microgreens, the method comprising the steps of establishing a growing protocol for specific species of microgreen that is replicatable to deliver reliable consistent cropping and maximise vitamin and mineral availability of the species; nutritionally mapping said species through its growing cycle; calculating the nutritional content of said species for a given crop; and categorising a plurality of species of microgreen based on their nutritional load; calculating the amount of crop of the species which, on its own or in combination with a crop of a different species delivers a pre-defined vitamin or mineral load and preparing and delivering to the end user a growing media pre-seeded with the calculated amount of crop of the or each species.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventor: Stuart Green
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Publication number: 20200330135Abstract: In one embodiment, a non-invasively adjustable spinal system for treatment of a subject having spondylolisthesis includes a first implantable actuator having at least one anchoring structure, the anchoring structure configured to facilitate securement of the first implantable actuator to a portion of the sacrum of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include an adjustment element, configured to be coupled to the first implantable actuator, the adjustment element having an engagement structure configured to engage at least one transverse process of a lumbar vertebra of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include a driving element, wherein remote activation of the driving element causes movement of the adjustment element in relation to the first implantable actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Stuart A. Green, Blair Walker, Thomas B. Buford, Urs Weber
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Patent number: 10792897Abstract: A component comprising a first part and a second part, wherein a third part is positioned between the first and second parts, wherein: (iv) said first part comprises a polymeric material (A) which comprises a repeat unit of formula (XI) wherein t1, and w1 independently represent 0 or 1 and v1 represents 0, 1 or 2; (v) said second part comprises a polymeric material (B) which comprises a repeat unit of formula (XI) wherein t1, and w1 independently represent 0 or 1 and v1 represents 0, 1 or 2; and (vi) said third part comprises a polymeric material (C) which comprises a polymer having a repeat unit of formula —O-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph-??I and a repeat unit of formula —O-Ph-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph-??II wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITEDInventors: Stuart Green, Michael John Percy
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Patent number: 10751094Abstract: In one embodiment, a non-invasively adjustable spinal system for treatment of a subject having spondylolisthesis includes a first implantable actuator having at least one anchoring structure, the anchoring structure configured to facilitate securement of the first implantable actuator to a portion of the sacrum of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include an adjustment element, configured to be coupled to the first implantable actuator, the adjustment element having an engagement structure configured to engage at least one transverse process of a lumbar vertebra of the subject. The non-invasively adjustable spinal system can further include a driving element, wherein remote activation of the driving element causes movement of the adjustment element in relation to the first implantable actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Stuart A. Green, Blair Walker, Thomas B. Buford, Urs Weber
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Publication number: 20200255552Abstract: A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer having a polymeric backbone, and a plurality of phenothiazine groups bonded to the polymeric backbone. The plurality of phenothiazine groups may include at least one of a phenothiazine group having the general formula (IV): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded, and a phenothiazine group having the general formula (V): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Jiangfeng Fei, William Chiang, Frank Kerrigan, Stuart Green, Craig Robson, Howard Easterfield
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Patent number: 10662264Abstract: A non-leaching mediator may include a polymer having a polymeric backbone, and a plurality of phenothiazine groups bonded to the polymeric backbone. The plurality of phenothiazine groups may include at least one of a phenothiazine group having the general formula (IV): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded, and a phenothiazine group having the general formula (V): and salts thereof, where n is about 9 and “R” represents the polymeric backbone to which the phenothiazine group is bonded.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AGInventors: Jiangfeng Fei, William Chiang, Frank Kerrigan, Stuart Green, Craig Robson, Howard Easterfield
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Publication number: 20200077599Abstract: A fabric pot for growing media having a base and an upstanding side wall. The side wall has a lower section made from a porous fabric material and an upper section being made from a waterproof material layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: Stuart Green
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Patent number: 10383586Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus having a particle beamline for passage of charged particles of radiation therealong, comprising: a first beam tracker structure comprising at least one position sensitive detector (PSD) for determining a location with respect to a cross-sectional area of the beam line at which particles pass through the PSD; energy discrimination apparatus for determining an energy of particles that have passed through the first beam tracker structure; and support means for supporting a subject in a path of a particle along the beamline between the first beam tracker structure and the energy discrimination apparatus, the apparatus being configured to be operated in a selected one of a first mode and a second mode, the apparatus being configured, in the first mode of operation, to control an energy of the beam of charged particles passing through the first beam tracker structure such that a Bragg peak of charged particle absorption is located within the subject, and iType: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: University of LincolnInventors: Nigel Allinson, Grainne Riley, Chris Waltham, Michela Esposito, Tony Price, Phil Allport, Jon Taylor, Gianluigi Casse, Phil Evans, Gavin Poludniowski, Stuart Green, Spyros Manolopoulos, Jaime Nieto-Camero, Marcus Verhoeven
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Publication number: 20190090433Abstract: A portable growing apparatus, comprising having a pre-fabricated, collapsible tent or greenhouse—like housing structure which, when constructed at the point of use, provides an enclosed growing area surrounded by one or more enclosing walls; and a growing system formed of a plurality of detachable parts for assembly at the point of use and for locating within the enclosed growing area of the collapsible housing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: HYDROGARDEN LIMITEDInventor: Stuart GREEN
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Patent number: 10186345Abstract: An insulated conductor has an elongate conductor provided with an insulating layer which comprises a polymeric material. The polymeric material has a crystallinity of at least 25% and includes a repeat unit of general formula wherein t1 and w1 independently represent 0 or 1 and v1 represents 0, 1 or 2. The insulating layer has a thickness in the range 2 ?m-300 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITEDInventors: James Bonnet, Andrew Elleray, Stuart Green, Colin Rimmer