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Patent EP-3961109-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SEVERYNS ERIC FRANS ELISA
IPC: F24D11/02
Filed: 2021-08-23
Abstract: Device (1) for the local provision of hot water, the device (1) being connected to a central distribution network (2) with water at a certain temperature; 
whereby the device (1) is provided with a buffer tank (6) with a booster heat pump (7) for heating the water in the buffer tank (6), whereby the booster heat pump (7) will use heat from the distribution network (2); 
whereby the device (1) is provided with an inlet (8) for cold water and an outlet (9) for sanitary hot water, and with means (10) for heating the cold water to sanitary hot water using the heat of the buffer tank (6); 
whereby the device (1) is provided with an additional heat exchanger (19) which is located downstream from the inlet (8) for preheating cold water, whereby the additional heat exchanger (19) uses heat from the distribution network (2) and whereby the additional heat exchanger (19) is located in the buffer tank (6).
Patent EP-3971414-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOWARD DUSTIN
IPC: F03D7/04
Filed: 2021-08-31
Abstract: A method (300) for providing grid-forming control of an inverter-based resource connected to an electrical grid includes providing (302), via a processor, at least one virtual impedance value of the inverter-based resource. The method also includes determining (304) a voltage drop across the at least one virtual impedance value of the inverter-based resource using at least one current feedback signal, the voltage drop comprising a voltage magnitude and a voltage angle. Further, the method includes receiving (306) one or more voltage or current signals of the inverter-based resource. Moreover, the method includes determining (308) a control command for the inverter-based resource as a function of the voltage drop across the virtual impedance value(s) of the inverter-based resource and the one or more voltage or current signals.
Patent EP-4020403-A1 (EP)
Title: Systems and methods for privacy-preserving facemask-compliance-level measurement
Inventor: Zamora Esquivel Julio Cesar
IPC: G06V40/16
Filed: 2021-09-22
Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for privacy-preserving facemask-compliance-level measurement. In an embodiment, a mask-compliance measurement system includes a processor that is configured to generate, from an image of a person, a facial depth image of a region of a face of the person, and to generate facial wavelet descriptors from the facial depth image. The processor is also configured to determine spectral-density values of the wavelet descriptors, and to analyze the spectral-density values to generate a mask-wearing-compliance result for the person. In an embodiment, the analyzing includes using a classification model that is trained to classify sets of spectral-density values with respect to facemask wearing in images from which the spectral-density values were derived.
Patent EP-4155172-A1 (EP)
Inventor: Guilbert thomas
IPC: B62D29/00
Filed: 2021-09-28
Abstract: Ein Verstärkungselement zur Verstärkung eines Strukturelementes eines Kraftfahrzeuges umfasst einen Träger und ein darauf angeordnetes expandierbares Material. Der Träger hat eine erste Seitenwand und eine zweite Seitenwand und ein die Seitenwände verbindendes Zwischenstück. Das Verstärkungselement ist in einem Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt, wobei die Seitenwände im Wesentlichen in einer Entformungsrichtung des Spritzgussverfahrens ausgerichtet sind. Die Seitenwände haben auf ihren Aussenseiten jeweils einen ersten Bereich und einen zweiten Bereich, wobei der erste Bereich mit expandierbarem Material bedeckt ist und der zweite Bereich nicht mit expandierbarem Material bedeckt ist.
Patent EP-4001113-A1 (EP)
Title: Dry floor hardened grid
Inventor: CHILDRESS JAMIE
IPC: B64D11/02
Filed: 2021-09-29
Abstract: A laminated dry floor system incorporates a grid (52) having a lattice forming a first array of apertures. A support interlayer (58) is adhered beneath the grid (52) and has a second array of apertures in alignment with the first array, the first array of apertures, second array of apertures and thickness of the support interlayer (58) configured to induce passage of a liquid. A wicking layer (62) is in contact with the support interlayer (58) opposite the grid (52). A base layer (64) underlies the wicking layer (62) and a pan assembly (70) is configured to receive the base layer.
Patent EP-4166232-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PLANK HEINZ
IPC: G01N1/42
Filed: 2021-10-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage container (100) for storing a sample holder (200) under cryogenic temperatures, the storage container (100) comprising a storage container body (110) having an opening (112) for receiving the sample holder (200) in the interior of the storage container body (110), and a lid (120) for closing said opening (112), the storage container (100) further comprising a predefined leak allowing cryogenic gas to pass through the leak from the interior of the storage container (100).
Patent EP-3967406-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AREFJORD ANDERS
IPC: B04C5/04
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: An apparatus for separating solid particles from a hydrocarbon-containing fluid produced from an oil and/or gas production facility, the apparatus comprising a spiral channel having an axis, an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being further from the axis than the outlet, a cross-sectional area of the inlet being larger than a cross-sectional area of the outlet, wherein the spiral channel is adapted to change a shape of the cross-sectional area of the fluid exiting the outlet as compared to a shape of the cross-sectional area of the fluid entering the inlet, a vortex chamber beneath the channel for receiving a spiral flow from the channel, a first collector for solid particles beneath the vortex chamber and a fluid conduit for conveying fluid away from the vortex chamber. A method of separating solid particles from a hydrocarbon-containing fluid produced from an oil and/or gas production facility is also disclosed.
Patent EP-4170334-A1 (EP)
Title: Enzymatic self-calibrating biosensor for continuous ph monitoring
Inventor: RAMONAS EIMANTAS
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2021-10-21
Abstract: This invention demonstrates an enzymatic and easily scalable pH sensor. The invented sensor consists of a) an enzymatic reference electrode (1) containing oxygen reducing enzyme, fitted into a microtip-shaped tube and filled with electrolyte solution of known pH which is separated from measured media with polymeric membrane and (b) enzymatic working electrode (2) containing oxygen reducing enzyme, on the outer side of microtip shaped tube and in a direct contact with the measured media. The pH measurement is carried out by measuring potential difference between two electrodes using a voltmeter. The potential difference correlates to the pH of the measurement media and can be applied for continuous monitoring of pH for various biotechnological and/or medical processes.
Patent EP-3979220-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WOODRUFF VERN I
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2019-12-18
Abstract: A system (8) includes a remote control device (32) that is useable by an operator interacting with a materials handling vehicle (10). The remote control device (32) includes a wireless communication system (456) including a wireless transmitter (178) and a rechargeable power source (180). The system (8) further comprises: a receiver (102) at the vehicle (10) for receiving transmissions from the wireless transmitter (178); a controller (103) at the vehicle (10) that is communicably coupled to the receiver (102), the controller (103) being responsive to receipt of transmissions from the remote control device (32); and a charging station (50) at the vehicle (10), the charging station (50) for charging the rechargeable power source (180) of the remote control device (32). The charging station (50) comprises a visual indicator (424) configured to indicate one or more of: a charging state of the rechargeable power source (180) when coupled to the charging station (50), a charging state of the rechargeable power source (180) when removed from the charging station (50), a pairing status between the wearable remote control device (32) and the vehicle controller (103), or that the remote control device (32) is physically connected to the charging station (50).
Patent EP-4174596-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COPPOLA ANDREA
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2021-10-29
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and system for automatically collecting MES system information and configuration, the method comprising:a) automatically collecting, by an executable file (21, 22) configured for being copied on a non-volatile memory of the MES system, and upon execution of said executable file, MES system information and configuration;b) automatically creating, by said executable file (21, 22), a report comprising the collected system information and configuration converted into an HTML format.
Patent EP-4020318-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GEISSLER FLORIAN
IPC: G06N5/04
Filed: 2021-11-22
Abstract: Described herein is a high confidence ground truth information service executing on a network of edge computing devices. A variety of participating devices obtain high confidence ground truth information relating to objects in a local environment. This information is communicated to the ground truth information service, where it may be verified and aggregated with similar information before being communicated as part of an acquired ground truth dataset to one or more subscribing devices. The subscribing devices use the ground truth information, as included in the ground truth dataset, to both validate and improve their supervised learning systems.
Patent EP-4009206-A1 (EP)
Title: System and method for authenticating a user by voice to grant access to data
Inventor: MOHAJER KEYVAN
IPC: G10L15/08
Filed: 2021-12-01
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for authenticating a user by voice Devices from various different systems can link to a voice verification system (WS). Users can also enroll with the VSS so that the VSS can provide authentication of users by personal wake phrases, and can grant access to one or more third-parties to at least a portion of the user's personal data. Thereafter users can access their PEKD from un-owned devices by speaking their wake phrase.
Patent EP-4014807-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FORNECKER FLORENT
IPC: A21B3/15
Filed: 2021-12-08
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil de cuisson (2) comporte un boîtier de cuisson (3) comprenant une embase (4) et un couvercle (5) monté articulé sur l'embase (4) entre une position ouverte et une position fermée ; et un accessoire de cuisson (23) configuré pour supporter un plat à tarte (24) et monté de manière amovible dans une enceinte de chauffe fermée (6) délimitée par l'embase (4) et le couvercle (5), l'accessoire de cuisson (23) comprenant une paroi de fond (25) et au moins une protubérance de support (29) qui est configurée pour surélever le plat à tarte (24) par rapport à la paroi de fond (25) de l'accessoire de cuisson (23) et pour délimiter une lame d'air (31) entre la paroi de fond (25) de l'accessoire de cuisson (23) et un fond du plat à tarte (24), lorsque le plat à tarte (24) repose sur l'au moins une protubérance de support (29).
Patent EP-4015362-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DUFFY MICHAEL J
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2021-12-17
Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods relating to a fan apparatus including a lift fan mounted in a duct and a cover for the lift fan. In some examples, a fan apparatus has a louvered cover including louvers having different chord lengths and/or different projection distances relative to one another when the louvers are in an intermediate (transitional) position. In some examples, a fan apparatus includes a louver actuation assembly configured to move louvers of the fan apparatus rotationally and translationally between open and closed positions. In some examples, a fan apparatus includes a fluid-actuated sealing assembly configured to form a seal between a sealing member and a cover, such as a louvered cover.
Patent EP-3995608-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BASAK SOUBIR
IPC: C30B29/06
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: A single crystal silicon wafer comprising:two major, parallel surfaces, one of which is a front surface of the single crystal silicon wafer and the other of which is a back surface of the single crystal silicon wafer, a circumferential edge joining the front and back surfaces of the single crystal silicon wafer, a bulk region between the front and back surfaces, and a central plane of the single crystal silicon wafer between the front and back surfaces of the single crystal silicon wafer, wherein:(a) the bulk region comprises a combination of nitrogen at a concentration of at least about 1×10<sup>14</sup> atoms/cm<sup>3</sup> and germanium at a concentration of at least about 1×10<sup>19</sup> atoms/cm<sup>3</sup>;(b) the bulk region comprises interstitial oxygen at a concentration of less than about 6 ppma (New ASTM: ASTM F 121, 1980-1983; DIN 50438/1, 1978); and(c) the bulk region of the single crystal silicon wafer has a resistivity of at least about 1000 ohm cm.
Patent EP-3875823-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WILLIAMSON MARK
IPC: F16L37/40
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: A fluid conduit interlock comprising:at least one retention member (16) for engaging a fluid conduit (200), the or each retention member (16) configured to be movable between a retention position for retaining the fluid conduit (200) and a release position for releasing the fluid conduit (200);a valve member configured to be movable between a valve open position for opening a hollow bore and a valve closed position for closing the hollow bore; andan interlock mechanism (300) configured to operably link the movement of the or each retention member (16) and the movement of the valve member so that the or each retention member (16) in the release position locks the valve member in the valve closed position and so that the valve member in the valve open position locks the or each retention member (16) in the retention position.
Patent EP-4083744-A1 (EP)
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2021-04-30
Abstract: A control system configured to control the switching of taps (25-27) of an on-load tap changer (30) provided on an electric power transformer (20) is provided. The on-load tap changer (30) comprises switches (32) that are controllable to switch between transformer taps. The control system (10) comprises a detector (12) configured to detect an indication of a zero crossing of a transformer voltage of the transformer (20) and a control signal generator (13) configured to generate a control signal that controls a switching of the switches (32) for performing a tap change to a new transformer tap. The control signal generator (13) is configured to determine the timing of the control signal for changing the transformer tap (25-27) based on the detected indication of the zero crossing of the transformer voltage such that the switching of at least one of said switches (32) for performing the tap change occurs a predetermined time (71) prior to a zero crossing of a tap voltage at the new transformer tap, the predetermined time (71) being less than 40% of the duration of an electrical period of the tap voltage.
Patent EP-4147682-A1 (EP)
Title: Menstrual cup with easy extraction system
Inventor: GARRIGA I RODO JOAN
IPC: A61F5/455
Filed: 2021-09-13
Abstract: Menstrual cup with an easy extraction system that comprises a longitudinal slit (4) on the external lateral side of the receptacle (2) so that, when the lower thread-like shaped extension (3) is pulled, the wall of the receptacle (2) where the slit (4) appears is deformed and generates an air channel that communicates the lower part of the cup with the upper part of the cup breaking thus the vacuum produced by the cup once it has been correctly placed, constituting the easy extraction system of the cup (1). Preferably, on the wall of the receptacle (2), above the slit (4), a hole (5) has been provided, such as a horizontal groove through which the air passes between the lower part of the cup and the upper part of the cup.
Patent EP-4291552-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GERLACH KAI
IPC: C07D401/04
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: The present invention describes compounds modulating the function of mitochondrial complex I (NADH-quinone oxidoreductase) having formula (I).
Patent EP-4110112-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HUPKES ERNST
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2021-02-23
Abstract: A battery unit comprising a housing comprising a vent hole; a pouch battery within the housing, an outer surface of the battery comprising a plurality of possible vent points where a fluid may be released during degassing of the battery; a fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement being configured to define a fluid flow path from each of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery to the vent hole of the housing; and a breakable seal positioned across the vent hole of the housing, the seal being configured to be displaced or broken to open the vent hole during degassing of the battery. An aerosol generation device comprising: a housing comprising a mouth end and an opposing end, the opposing end comprising a vent hole; a pouch battery within the housing, an outer surface of the battery comprising a plurality of possible vent points where a fluid may be released during degassing of the battery; and a fluid directing arrangement within the housing, the fluid directing arrangement configured to define a fluid flow path from each of the plurality of possible vent points of the battery to the vent hole of the housing.
Patent EP-4099976-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CHARTON VIRGINIE
IPC: A61Q19/08
Filed: 2021-01-27
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a Murraya Koenigii extract for combating skin aging.
Patent EP-4100717-A1 (EP)
Title: Appareil et procédé de cytométrie de flux cyclique utilisant une identification de cellule particularisée
Inventor: KWOK SHELDON J J
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 2021-02-03
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil permettant d'effectuer une analyse de cytométrie de flux cyclique sur une population d'échantillons d'entités cellulaires, comprenant les étapes consistant à : amener chaque entité cellulaire à être marquée avec un identifiant optique ; pour chaque entité cellulaire, effectuer un premier passage de mesure de cytométrie de flux sur un canal d'écoulement par rapport à un premier ensemble de paramètres, dans des conditions de détermination d'une identification pour l'entité cellulaire pour laquelle des valeurs du premier ensemble de paramètres sont obtenues, et stocker les valeurs du premier ensemble en association avec l'identification ; et réaliser un second passage de mesure de cytométrie de flux sur le canal d'écoulement par rapport à un second ensemble de paramètres, dans des conditions de détermination séparée d'une identification pour l'entité cellulaire pour laquelle des valeurs du second ensemble de paramètres sont obtenues, et stocker les valeurs du second ensemble en association avec l'identification.
Patent EP-4154650-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GARCIA RODRIGUEZ ADRIAN
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2021-03-24
Abstract: Selon un aspect donné à titre d'exemple de la présente invention, l'invention concerne un procédé, comprenant les étapes suivantes : l'occupation d'un premier canal pour une transmission de données entre un premier dispositif à liaisons multiples (MLD) et un second MLD pour une première période d'occupation de canal (COP), la transmission d'une demande de mesure à un sous-ensemble de MLD pour effectuer des mesures de canal sur au moins deux canaux pendant la première COP, la transmission d'au moins un message de données au second MLD pendant la première COP, la réception, après transmission dudit au moins un message de données, d'au moins un rapport d'état de canal comprenant des informations d'état de canal à partir d'au moins un MLD du sous-ensemble de MLD pendant la première COP, et la sélection d'un canal, parmi lesdits au moins deux canaux, pour une transmission de données entre le premier MLD et un MLD pour une seconde COP, la sélection étant basée au moins en partie sur le rapport d'état de canal.
Patent EP-4154467-A1 (EP)
Title: Route authorization with blockchain enhanced origin confirmation
Inventor: MCBRIDE MICHAEL
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2021-03-19
Abstract: A routing device including a memory and a processor. The memory stores instructions. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to receive a signed route origin authorization (ROA), which includes a blockchain hash, and a border gateway protocol (BGP) update message, which includes one or more routes. The processor is further configured to implement a Route Origin Validation (ROV) process using the blockchain hash in the signed ROA to determine whether the one or more routes in the BGP update message are valid; update a routing table to include the one or more routes from the BGP update message when the one or more routes are determined to be valid by the ROV process; and refrain from updating the routing table with the one or more routes from the BGP update message when the one or more routes are determined to be invalid by the ROV process.
Patent EP-4139762-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IOANNIDES IOANNIS
IPC: F04B51/00
Filed: 2021-04-22
Abstract: A method of controlling monitoring of a vacuum system, the vacuum system, and the monitoring control system are disclosed. The method comprises: selecting at least one of a plurality of processes for monitoring the vacuum system from a data store storing the plurality of processes. Executing the at least one selected process Wherein one of the at least one selected processes comprises a process for monitoring a parameter of the vacuum system and for responding to changes in the parameter to trigger at least one of: execution of a further one of the plurality of processes; output of an alarm or notification signal; and output of a control signal for controlling operation of at least one component of the vacuum system.
Patent EP-4152931-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CACAS JEAN-LUC
IPC: A01N37/10
Filed: 2021-05-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-phenylbutyric acid or 3-phenylbutyric acid or 4-phenylbutyric acid, or a salt thereof, or a combination thereof, to combat cryptogamic diseases which are caused by fungi or oomycetes. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds and these combinations as fungicidal or fungistatic agents in preventing or curing cryptogamic diseases.
Patent EP-4153523-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IDZERDA PAUL
IPC: B66C13/08
Filed: 2021-05-17
Abstract: The invention provides a container manipulation device comprising :- a frame (4), configured to be provided on a hoisting device, - two container engagement members (8; 9) provided spaced apart on the frame, each pivotally connected to the frame about a respective transverse engagement member pivot axis (10; 11), the pivot axes of the two engagement members being coaxial, wherein the engagement members are arranged for engaging the container there between, - two pivoting mechanisms (12; 13), one for each container engagement member, arranged for pivoting the engagement members with respect to the frame between a first orientation of the engagement members in which they, in use, orient the container in an upright orientation wherein an upper side of the container faces upwards, and a second orientation of the engagement members in which they, in use, orient the container in an upside-down orientation wherein the bottom of the container faces upwards so that the container may be emptied, the pivoting mechanisms each including - an elongate coupler (14), pivotally connected with a first end to the engagement member (8) about a coupler pivot axis (16) located at a first distance (D1) from the engagement member pivot axis (10), and having a second, opposite end, - an elongate rocker (26), pivotally connected with a first end to the frame about a rocker pivot axis (28), and with an opposite, second end pivotally connected to the second end of the coupler about a rocker-coupler pivot axis (30), and - an actuator (32) for pivoting the rocker about the rocker pivot axis such that the engagement member pivots between the first and second orientation.