24 patents
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Distributed fibre optic sensing
9 Jan 24
This application relates to methods and apparatus for distributed fibre optic sensing and especially to the processing of signals derived from such sensing techniques to characterise events of interest.
Chris Esprey
Filed: 26 Apr 18
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Cable for distributed sensing
24 Oct 23
This application relates to a fibre optic cable (104, 300) suitable for use with a distributed fibre optic sensor apparatus (106).
Alastair Godfrey
Filed: 30 Jan 18
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Sprayable barrier and methods for prevention of postoperative adhesions
11 Apr 23
Biologically acceptable surgical barrier materials are comprised of a polyelectrolytic complex of chitosan and sodium alginate.
Lauren Anne Costella, Michael J. Danilich, Christopher K. Tison, Patrick Cottler
Filed: 28 Mar 18
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Distributed fibre optic sensing
8 Nov 22
This application described methods and apparatus for distributed fibre optic sensing.
Sara Carver, Andrew Weld
Filed: 11 Jul 19
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Fibre optic temperature measurement
7 Jun 22
A temperature sensor for measuring temperature is described.
Alastair Godfrey
Filed: 19 Dec 16
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Monitoring subsea cables
29 Mar 22
This applications relates to methods and apparatus monitoring of subsea cables (100), for example subsea power or telecommunication cables, and in particular to determining a burial status for such cables.
Alastair Godfrey
Filed: 9 Feb 18
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Dissolvable nanofiber materials and specimen recovery kits including the same for high efficiency specimen recovery
14 Dec 21
Biological specimen recovery materials include cellulose acetate nanofibers that are capable of dissolution upon contact with a liquid comprising a dissolution effective amount (e.g., between about 1 to about 10M) guanidinium isothiocyanate (GITC).
Christopher K. Tison, Blaine Butler, Matthew Patterson, Nikolai Braun
Filed: 21 Dec 17
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Fibre optic distributed sensing
14 Dec 21
A method of distributed fibre optic sensing is described.
Roger Crickmore, Andrew Ridge
Filed: 8 May 15
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Distributed fiber optic acoustic sensor
9 Nov 21
One example coherent optical time domain reflectometer device includes a coherent light source that produces coherent probe light pulses at an optical wavelength; an optical coupling unit coupled to f a fiber link under test to direct the coherent probe light pulses into the fiber link and to receive reflected probe light pulses from the fiber link; an optical detection unit to receive the reflected probe light pulses and structured to include an optical interferometer to process the reflected probe light pulses along two different optical paths to generate different optical output signals from the reflected probe light pulses along different optical paths, and optical detectors to receive the optical output signals from the optical interferometer; and a device controller coupled to the optical detection unit to extract information on spatial distribution of acoustic—or vibration—or strain-dependent characteristics as a function of distance along the fiber link under test.
Hongxin Chen, Xiaotian Steve Yao
Filed: 10 Feb 17
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Distributed fibre optic sensing for in-train forces monitoring
28 Sep 21
This application relates to methods and apparatus for monitoring data obtained as a train (202) travels on along a rail track (201) to detect the occurrence and/or severity of any significant in-train forces, such as may be caused by heavy braking or excessive acceleration.
Chris Esprey, Alastair Godfrey
Filed: 19 Jun 17
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Distributed pressure sensing
21 Sep 21
This application relates to methods and apparatus for distributed fibre optic sensing that can provide an indication of the absolute value of pressure acting on a sensing portion of a fibre optic cable.
Alastair Godfrey
Filed: 31 May 18
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Optic fibres and fibre optic sensing
24 Aug 21
Fiber optic cables with improved performance for use in distributed sensing, for instance in distributed acoustic sensors, are disclosed.
David John Hill, Magnus McEwen-King, Roger Ian Crickmore
Filed: 12 Jun 17
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Determining wellbore properties with an optic fibre while lowering a casing
17 Aug 21
This application relates to method and apparatus for determining properties of a wellbore (201).
Kevin Boone
Filed: 19 Dec 16
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Apparatus, systems, and methods for determining nonlinear properties of a material to detect early fatigue or damage
17 Aug 21
An inspection apparatus detects one or more characteristics of a material sample and includes a transmitter to transmit an initial signal to the material sample, and a receiver to receive a detected signal from the material sample associated with the initial signal.
Matthew Ryan Webster, Kevin Farinholt, Gheorghe Bunget
Filed: 15 Jun 18
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Distributed measurement of minimum and maximum in-situ stress in substrates
1 Jun 21
A system for performing distributed measurements of in-situ stress includes an expandable element with at least one fiber optic sensor.
Osgar John Ohanian, III, Daniel R. Vandenberge, Matthew Anthony Davis
Filed: 28 Aug 18
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Downhole surveillance
16 Mar 21
Method and apparatus for surveying the downhole environment in a steam stimulated well such as a Steam Assisted Gravity Draining well are described.
James Roy, Carson Laing
Filed: 31 Mar 15
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Sine-cosine optical frequency encoder devices based on optical polarization properties
19 Jan 21
Optical polarization-based devices and techniques are provided to enable low cost construction and easy signal processing to measure the light frequency via measurements of signals associated with a delay between the two orthogonal polarizations after passing through a DGD element and the retardation value of the DGD element without directly measuring the optical frequency.
Xiaotian Steve Yao, Xiaojun James Chen
Filed: 9 May 18
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Security switch
2 Nov 20
The present disclosure relates to optical switching devices and switch modules that are designed for long-term security monitoring of high-value infrastructure access entry points.
Stephen K. Ferguson
Filed: 1 May 19
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Methods and apparatus for interferometric interrogation of an optical sensor
26 Oct 20
A high-speed interrogation system is provided for interferometric sensors, one example of which is an EFPI sensor, that operates based on spectral interference.
Janet Renee Pedrazzani, Matthew Davis, Evan M. Lally
Filed: 8 Nov 18
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Measurement systems and methods for corrosion testing of coatings and materials
7 Sep 20
A measurement system permits environmental, corrosion damage, and mechanical property measurements to assess protection properties of coatings.
Fritz John Friedersdorf, Conrad Koenig Andrews, Paul Gordon Muskopf, Kathryn Beryl Ridder
Filed: 24 Sep 14