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Patent EP-3521779-A1 (EP)
Title: Fuel level sensor
Inventor: BOECKER ALBERT J
IPC: G01F23/38
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel level sensor (10), with a magnet (12) being moveable along a circle segment shaped path responsive to the fuel level in a tank, a resistance network (14) comprising a plurality of individual electrical contacts (14a, 14b, 14c,...), a plurality of contact springs (16a, 16b, 16c,...) being deflectable under the force of the magnet (12) in a direction towards the resistance network (14) so as to establish an electrical connection with one individual electrical contact (14a, 14b, 14c,...) of the resistance network (14) depending on the position of the magnet (12) along the circle segment shaped path, the fuel level being determined depending on which individual electrical contact (14a, 14b, 14c,...) of the resistance network (14) is in contact with a contact spring (16a, 16b, 16c,...), characterized in that the distal end of each contact spring (16a, 16b, 16c,...) has a u-shaped or v-shaped form.
Patent EP-3406705-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HAGIHARA MASAHIKO
IPC: C12N1/00
Filed: 2016-01-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell culturing method and kit. More specifically, it relates to a cell culturing method and kit using a support that is exposed to the air. It further relates to a method of culturing cells by allowing them to migrate onto a porous polyimide film.
Patent EP-3367664-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JIN IN JI
IPC: H04N5/272
Filed: 2018-02-27
Abstract: A photographing method using an external electronic device and an electronic device supporting the same are provided. The electronic device includes a communication circuit, a memory configured to store contents including a first image in which a virtual reality is realized, and a processor electrically connected to the communication circuit and the memory. The processor is configured to identify a first external electronic device that is around the electronic device, determine whether the first external electronic device can photograph a subject by using the first external electronic device, transmit a command to the first external electronic device through the communication circuit in response to a determination result that the first external electronic device can photograph the subject by using the camera, receive a second image photographed based on the command from the first external electronic device, and generate a third image based on the first image and the second image.
Patent EP-3437864-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LU DING YI
IPC: B32B37/15
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: A method of making the plastic flooring contains steps of: A. providing the substrate (10) and delivering the substrate (10) toward a rolling unit (40); B. delivering a printing layer (20), wherein the printing layer (20) is blank and is delivered toward the rolling unit (40) by way of a second delivery roller mechanism (21); C. rolling, wherein the rolling unit (40) rolls the substrate (10) and the printing layer (20), and the printing layer (20) has three-dimensional embossing; D. digital printing, wherein color material (95) being printed on three-dimensional embossing (22) by using the digital print unit (50); E. coating an abrasion resistant layer (30), wherein a coating unit (60) coats wear-resistant materials of the abrasion resistant layer (30) on the printing layer (20); and F. shaping, wherein the plastic flooring material (1') is shaped so as to dry and harden the abrasion resistant layer (30).
Patent EP-3352409-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ZHANG XIAOFENG
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: A central access network unit comprising a processor configured to assign a plurality of upstream training blocks from an upstream OFDM symbol to a plurality of downstream network units, wherein the OFDM symbol comprises a plurality of pilot subcarriers equally spaced across an upstream RF spectrum in a pre-determined time interval, and wherein each upstream training block comprises a different subset of the pilot subcarriers that are non-consecutive and situated across the upstream RF spectrum, and generate one or more messages comprising assignments of the upstream training blocks, and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the messages to the plurality of downstream network units via a network, wherein the messages instruct at least one of the plurality of downstream network units to transmit a modulated pre-determined sequence at the pilot subcarriers corresponding to the upstream training block assigned to the downstream network unit.
Patent EP-3549566-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN INGELEM WERNER
IPC: A61F13/49
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the liquid pervious topsheet and the liquid impervious backsheet; said absorbent article having a first and second longitudinal edge and a first and second transverse edge; wherein the absorbent core comprises a top core sheet, a back core sheet, and absorbent material arranged partially between the top core sheet and the back core sheet; wherein at least one of the top core sheet and the back core sheet comprises at least one attachment portion which is attached to the other one of the top core sheet and the back core sheet forming at least one attachment zone, and at least one edge portion having at least one free edge and covering a portion of the absorbent material.
Patent EP-3439426-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KIM SEYUN
IPC: H05B3/26
Filed: 2018-04-06
Abstract: A The heating element structure includes: a conductive metal substrate; a heating layer spaced apart from the conductive metal substrate and configured to generate heat in response to an electrical signal; electrodes in contact with the heating layer and configured to provide the electrical signal to the heating layer; and a first insulating layer on the conductive metal substrate, the first insulating layer comprising a first matrix material and a particle, wherein a difference between a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the first matrix material and a coefficient of thermal expansion of the particle is about 4×10 -6  per Kelvin or less.
Patent EP-3428839-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ZHOU YIBAO
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2018-04-30
Abstract: An electronic device includes an iris camera; and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, in which an infrared OLED is integrated, wherein the infrared OLED is configured to emit infrared light to assist the iris camera in acquisition of an iris image.
Patent EP-3404598-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GLICKMAN STEPHEN L
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: Systems for monitoring an inventory condition of objects based on captured images are described. An exemplary system includes at least one storage drawer, each storage drawer including a plurality of storage locations for storing objects; and a data storage device storing reference data for each storage drawer. The reference data includes, for each region of interest corresponding to each respective storage drawer, at least one of a reference image signature representing attributes of the region of interest when a stored object is present, and a reference image signature representing attributes of the region of interest when the stored object is not present. A data processor of the system is configured to derive an image signature representing attributes of a region of interest corresponding to a drawer using a captured image of the drawer; and determine an inventory condition of the drawer according to the stored reference data corresponding to the region of interest and the derived image signature representing attributes of the captured image of the region of interest.
Patent EP-3418819-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MATSUE TAKESHI
IPC: G04R20/04
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: Provided is an electronic device includes an oscillator circuit that outputs a clock signal of predetermined frequency, a clock circuit that counts date and time in accordance with input of the clock signal, a temperature sensor that measures a temperature relating to a change of the predetermined frequency, a receiver that receives a radio wave from a positioning satellite, and a first processor and/or a second processor. The first processor and/or the second processor estimates an amount of time count difference in date and time counted by the clock circuit on the basis of a history of temperatures measured by the temperature sensor, and combines date and time counted by the clock circuit, the estimated amount of time count difference, and part of date-and-time information obtained from a radio wave received by the receiver to identify current date and time.
Patent EP-3417940-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WALTON EMMA JAYNE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: An electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device includes a first substrate assembly and a second substrate assembly spaced apart to define a channel between them; an input port in fluid communication with the channel, the input port defining an input well for receiving a fluid for inputting into the channel; and a control port in fluid communication with the channel, the control port defining a control well for receiving a fluid and having a seal that seals the control port in a sealed state in which fluid is restricted from entering the control well from the channel. When the seal is pierced, the control port is placed in an unsealed state permitting fluid to enter the control well from the channel. The electrowetting force may be manipulated to remove the dispensed droplets via an exit port. Multiple cycles of fluid input/droplet manipulation/fluid extraction may be repeated to perform complex reaction protocols.
Patent EP-3591669-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SONG SHIJIE
IPC: H01B3/42
Filed: 2018-07-05
Abstract: A thermoplastic film includes a thermoplastic polymer component; the thermoplastic film has a thickness of less than 200 micrometers (µm) and a dielectric constant (Dk) of 3.0 or less at a radio frequency of from 1 gigahertz (GHz) to 77 GHz. A method for making a thermoplastic film includes a thermoplastic polymer component, the method including extruding the thermoplastic film to a thickness of less than 200 micrometers (µm). The thermoplastic film has a dielectric constant (Dk) of 3.0 or less at a radio frequency of from 1 gigahertz (GHz) to 77 GHz.
Patent EP-3418108-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MIWA KOJI
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: An ECU (170) operates a charging unit (300, 240) such that a power storage device is charged by an electric power from a power supply (402). When a vehicle moves while charging unit (300, 240) charges the power storage device, ECU (170) stops charging unit (300, 240) to discontinue the charging of the power storage device. ECU (170) diagnoses a state of charging unit (300, 240) after the charging of power storage device is stopped. ECU (170) determines whether the charging of the power storage device is able to be resumed based on the diagnostic result. When determining that the charging of the power storage device is able to be resumed, ECU (170) resumes the charging of the power storage device by resuming the operation of charging unit (300, 240).
Patent EP-3432368-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAUFREY DAVID
IPC: H01L33/38
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: La diode électroluminescente (1) comporte : 
- un empilement (2) de couches semi-conductrices comprenant une première face (3) et une deuxième face (4) opposées selon une épaisseur de l'empilement (2), 
- une première électrode (5) comportant une face (5a) en contact avec la première face (3) de l'empilement (2), et 
- une deuxième électrode (6) en contact avec l'empilement (2).  Par ailleurs, la diode électroluminescente (1) est telle que : 
- un évidement (11) est formé dans la deuxième face (4) de l'empilement (2) d'où il résulte que l'empilement (2) comporte une partie amincie (12), 
- la face (5a) de la première électrode (5) en contact avec la première face (3) est en contact uniquement avec la partie amincie (12) de l'empilement (2), 
- la deuxième électrode (6) est en contact avec une zone de l'empilement (2) distincte de ladite partie amincie (12) de l'empilement (2).
Patent EP-3446609-A1 (EP)
Title: Staubsauger und verfahren zum betrieb eines staubsaugers
Inventor: AGETHEN MICHAEL
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2018-07-18
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger (1) zur Reinigung und Pflege von Bodenflächen (30) mit einem Gebläse zur Erzeugung eines Unterdruckes zur Aufnahme von Schmutz mittels eines Luftstromes und einem Abscheidesystem (2) zur Reinigung der aufgenommenen Luft vom Schmutz, einer Einstellvorrichtung zur Einstellung der Leistung des Gebläses, wobei der Staubsauger (1) eine für einen Dauerbetrieb des Staubsaugers (1) über die Einstellvorrichtung einstellbare Maximalleistung und eine für einen kurzzeitigen Betrieb des Staubsaugers (1) über die Einstellvorrichtung einstellbare Booststufe aufweist, wobei die in der Booststufe einstellbare Leistung des Gebläses höher als die Maximalleistung ist, wobei der Staubsauger (1) mindestens einen Sensor aufweist, wobei der Sensor dazu ausgebildet ist, ein vom erzeugten Unterdruck abhängiges Signal zu erzeugen, wobei die Einstellvorrichtung dazu ausgebildet ist, die Leistung des Gebläses bei eingestellter Booststufe abhängig von dem Signal des Sensors auf eine Boostleistung einzustellen sowie ein Verfahren zur Einstellung einer Gebläseleistung eines Staubsaugers (1).
Patent EP-3410249-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SPINELLI CHARLES B
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2012-12-12
Abstract: Information is identified about a wind using positions of an aircraft flying along a maneuver ground track at a constant bank angle which crosses an intended ground track of the aircraft.
Patent EP-3428193-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WANG CHENG-I
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: Anti-CD122 and/or yc antibodies and fragments thereof are disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such antibodies and fragments, and uses and methods using the same.
Patent EP-3461725-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAKAWA FUTOSHI
IPC: B62J1/12
Filed: 2018-08-22
Abstract: To provide a seat structure for a saddle riding vehicle, capable of adjusting a seat cushion temperature. A seat structure for a saddle riding vehicle that includes a pair of main frames and a rider's seat includes: a mesh seat 17 as the rider's seat and a pipe 80 that opens anteriorly with respect to the mesh seat 17 and extends toward the mesh seat 17. The mesh seat 17 includes a seat bottom plate 65 that has at least one opening. The pipe 80 extends so as to overlap at least one of the main frames toward the at least one opening in the seat bottom plate 65.
Patent EP-3591578-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JIANG PENG
IPC: G06V10/147
Filed: 2018-08-31
Abstract: Provided are an under-screen biometric identification apparatus and an electronic device. The under-screen biometric identification apparatus includes: a lens disposed under a display screen for receiving an optical signal formed by reflection of a human finger on the display screen, where the optical signal is used to detect biometric information of the finger; a lens barrel, where the lens is fixed in the lens barrel; and a support, where the support is connected to the lens barrel by means of threaded connection for supporting the lens barrel. An under-screen biometric identification apparatus and an electronic device provided in embodiments of the present application can improve the efficiency of under-screen biometric identification.
Patent EP-3456484-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VELDERMAN MATTHEW J
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: A tool hanging system includes a first tool (100) having a first mount receiving portion (200) and a second tool (120) having a second mount receiving portion (250). A first mounting attachment (300) is engaged with the first mount receiving portion and a second mounting attachment (330) engaged with the second mount receiving portion. The tool hanging system further includes a wall panel (500). The first mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the first tool is hung on the wall panel and the second mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the second tool is hung on the wall panel.
Patent EP-3480324-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOVACIC THOMAS
IPC: C21C5/46
Filed: 2018-09-12
Abstract: A modular furnace cooling wall, comprising: a plurality of segments wherein each interior segment houses or defines a cooling fluid conduit having an inlet and an outlet; wherein a first side of each segment defines a concave groove or channel; wherein a second side of each segment defines a convex edge; and wherein the plurality of segments are assembled so that the convex edge of one or more of the segments is received within the concave groove of an adjacent segment.
Patent EP-3461382-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KNIELER ROLAND
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2018-09-26
Abstract: Nach der vorliegenden Erfindung wird ein Vorratsbehälter mit Handpumpe mit Pumpenkopf und verlängertem Auslaufrohr mit oder ohne Adapter vorgeschlagen, ein Dosierspender mit dem Vorratsbehälter mit Handpumpe mit verlängertem Auslaufrohr mit oder ohne Adapter und der Adapter selbst zur Arretierung des Vorratsbehälters im Dosierspender, indem der Adapter den Pumpenkopf umgreift.
Patent EP-3460110-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MENCKE JACOBUS JOHANNES
IPC: D01F6/04
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a multifilament yarn containing  n  filaments, wherein the filaments are obtained by spinning an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), said yarn having a tenacity (Ten) as expressed in cN/dtex of  Ten ( cN / dtex ) =  f × n   -0.05 × dpf   -015 , wherein Ten is at least 39 cN/dtex,  n  is at least 25, f is a factor of at least 58 and  dpf  is the dtex per filament.
Patent EP-3503255-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HUANG HUAFENG
IPC: H01M50/457
Filed: 2018-10-12
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of energy storage, and in particular to a separator and an electrochemical device including the separator. The separator includes a porous substrate. At least one of a porous inorganic layer and an organic particle coating layer is provided on at least one surface of the porous substrate, and a composite layer is provided on at least one surface of the porous substrate. The composite layer includes a porous inorganic layer and an organic particle coating layer sequentially disposed on the surface of the porous substrate. The porous inorganic layer includes an inorganic dielectric material containing no binder. The organic particle coating layer is a coating discontinuously distributed on the porous inorganic layer. The composite layer has a mass of 0.2 g/m 2  to 8.4 g/m 2  per unit area.
Patent EP-3640734-A1 (EP)
Title: Transmissive diffusor
Inventor: VAN DE KERKHOF MARCUS ADRIANUS
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A first diffusor configured to receive and transmit radiation comprises a plurality of layers, each layer arranged to change an angular distribution of EUV radiation passing through it differently. A second diffusor configured to receive and transmit radiation comprises: a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is formed from a first material, the first layer comprising a nanostructure on at least one surface of the first layer. The second layer is formed from a second material adjacent to the at least one surface of the first layer such that the second layer also comprises a nanostructure. The second material has a refractive index that is different to a refractive index of the first layer. The diffusor first and second diffusors may be configured to receive and transmit EUV radiation.
Patent EP-3462075-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PAN PAUL
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a connecting device and a gimbal apparatus. The connecting device can comprise a connecting member, a slider and a locking member. The locking member comprises a limiting cylinder and a limiting button, the limiting button comprises a sliding portion and a transmission portion, and the limiting cylinder is provided with a receiving hole for receiving the transmission portion. One end of the connecting member is provided with a fastening portion to be fitted with the supporting device, and the other end of the connecting member is provided with a first sliding slot and a limiting slot for accommodating the limiting cylinder. One end of the slider is provided with a second sliding slot slidably fitted with the first sliding slot and an accommodating hole for accommodating the limiting cylinder, a side wall of the slider is provided with a through hole which communicates with the accommodating hole and is configured to receive the transmission portion, and the through hole guides a sliding of the received transmission portion. The other end of the slider is provided with a locking portion for fixing the imaging adjusting device. The present disclosure enables the gimbal to be rapidly switched among connections with various supporting devices which are used with aerial vehicles, handheld devices and vehicles.
Patent EP-3476397-A1 (EP)
Inventor: RATH MATTHIAS
IPC: A61K31/085
Filed: 2018-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of a fatty acids, essential oils, plant extracts, phenols, and terpenoids and its use for treating Lyme disease. Compositions as a mix of ingredients was tested in various combinations and concentration against active (spirochetes), as well as persistent/latent forms, (knob-shaped/rounded-forms) and biofilm of the bacteria, i.e.,  Borrelia burgdorferi  and  Borrelia garinii.  The results document pleiotropic effects of the tested combinations against all tested forms of  Borrelia  sp.and show their better efficacy than doxycycline - the current antibiotic treatment against Lyme disease.
Patent EP-3470532-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KVAM ERIK LEEMING
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2014-07-24
Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the collection and amplification of circulating nucleic acids from a non-celluar fraction of a biological sample. Circulating nucleic acids are extracted from the non-cellular fraction and are circularized to generate single-stranded nucleic acid circles, which are then subsequently amplified by rolling circular amplification using random primers to produce an amplified library. Devices for the collection of a non-cellular fraction from a bilogical sample are also provided. The device includes a filtration membrane and a dry solid matrix, which is in direct contact with the filtration membrane.
Patent EP-3505778-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BANIHASHEMI BEJAN
IPC: F16B5/01
Filed: 2018-11-07
Abstract: A structural assembly (200) includes a first member (202) and a second member (250). The first member has at least one fastener receptacle (218) and at least one shear pocket (204) formed in the member side. The Shear pocket has a pocket cross-section. The second member has at least one shear boss (252) protruding outwardly from the second member, the shear boss has a boss cross-section shaped complementary to the pocket cross-section. The shear boss is configured to be received with the shear pocket and transfer only shear load between the first member and the second member. The structural assembly includes a tension fastener (278) configured to engage the fastener receptacle and couple the first member to the second member and transfer only tension load therebetween at least during an initial transfer of the shear load between the first member and the second member by the shear boss.