Swansea University patents

Electrical energy conversion

A switching circuit, electrical energy converter, power management unit and energy harvesting system are described. Such apparatus is applicable to energy harvesting applications which involve a variety of transducers, either singly or simultaneously. The transducers may, for example, be photovoltaic, thermoelectric, piezoelectric, or electrodynamic. The described converters operate to convert... Swansea University

Antimicrobial compounds, compositions and methods

The invention discloses compounds of the formula wherein A, B, X, Y and Z are defined. The compounds of the invention show activity against a range of bacteria, and are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of a bacterial infection in an animal.... Swansea University

Therapeutic agents and use thereof

A therapeutic agent comprising a cell binding agent which binds the Receptor for Advanced Glycation End (RAGE) products linked to an anti-cancer drug, for use in the treatment of gynaecological cancer, endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome. Novel cell binding agents, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also described and claimed.... Swansea University

Access port arrangement and forming thereof

The present invention relates to an access port arrangement and in particular an access port arrangement capable of enabling stirring of a molten metal in a vessel. Such arrangements are often called tuyeres. The access port arrangement comprises an inner part forming a core with an outer periphery and an... Swansea University

Method for label-free image cytometry

A computer-implemented method for the label-free classification of cells using image cytometry is provided. In some exemplary embodiments of the computer implemented method, the classification is the classification of the cells, such as individual cells, into a phase of the cell cycle or by cell type. A user computing device... Swansea University