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Patent EP-3562066-A1 (EP)
Title: Optical transmission system and method for core selection in multi-core fibers
Inventor: REKAYA GHAYA
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2018-04-27
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an optical transmission system (100) comprising an optical transmitter (11) configured to transmit data over an optical fiber transmission channel (13) comprising a multi-core fiber, said data being carried by one or more optical signals propagating along the multi-core fiber according to a plurality of cores, each core among said plurality of cores being associated with one or more core parameters, wherein the optical transmission system (100) comprises a core selection device (17) configured to select a set of transmit cores among said plurality of cores according to a transmit core selection criterion, said transmit core selection criterion being related to said one or more core parameters, the optical transmitter (11) being configured to transmit the data over said set of transmit cores.
Patent EP-3588590-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GARCIA RAMOS GUSTAVO
IPC: H01L35/04
Filed: 2018-06-22
Abstract: Thermoelectric module comprising at least one thermoelectric element (1) with thermoelectric properties, the thermoelectric element (1) comprising a first reference face (1.1) and a second reference face (1.2) arranged opposite one another. The thermoelectric element (1) comprises at least one dividing groove (3; 3.1, 3.2) dividing said thermoelectric element (1) into two reference segments (Sref) joined together by means of an intermediate segment (1.0) and extending from one of said reference faces (1.1, 1.2) to the other reference face (1.1, 1.2), both reference segments (Sref) comprising part of the first reference face (1.1) and part of the second reference face (1.1) of the thermoelectric element (1). The segments (Sref, 1.0) are electrically connected in series and at least one of the reference segments (Sref) comprises a neutral area of a given length between the two reference faces (1.1, 1.2).
Patent EP-3570703-A1 (EP)
Title: A toothbrush
Inventor: BABIC IVANA
IPC: A46B9/06
Filed: 2018-01-17
Abstract: The present invention is in the field of toothbrushes; and in particular relates to toothbrushes with improved teeth whitening efficacy. Toothbrushes providing whitening benefit in addition to cleaning or polishing benefits are widely known in the art. Although the toothbrushes in the prior art provides for whitening benefit, improved whitening of teeth still remains to be desired. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide improved teeth whitening or stain removal efficacy. It has been found that when the tooth whitening element is in a specific arrangement on the head of the toothbrush, improved teeth whitening or stain removal can be obtained.
Patent EP-3559170-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ABUDAWOUD RAED H
IPC: C07C15/08
Filed: 2018-01-03
Abstract: Systems and processes for maximizing the production of benzene and  para -xylene   from heavy reformate are provided. An integrated process and system may include a C9 dealkylation reactor, a transalkylation reactor, and a C10+ dealkylation reactor. The integrated process and system for producing benzene and  para -xylene, may be configured to additionally produce alkanes in the presence of hydrogen or olefins in the absence of hydrogen. The transalkylation reactor may perform transalkylation of product from the C9 dealkylation reactor and xylene isomerization.
Patent EP-3580249-A1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN CASTEREN ILSE
IPC: C09D175/16
Filed: 2018-02-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation-curable aqueous coating composition comprising a polyurethane A comprising as building blocks at least: (a) a polyisocyanate(s) containing at least one cyclic group, (b) a non-cyclic aliphatic diisocyanate(s) whereby the non-cyclic aliphatic group connecting the two isocyanate groups has 5 carbon atoms, and (c) a component(s) containing an isocyanate-reactive group(s), whereby the summed amount of (a) and (b) is 10 to 60 wt.%, relative to the total weight amount of components used to prepare the polyurethane A; and optionally radiation-curable diluent; whereby the weight ratio between (a) and (b) is in the range from 50:50 to 99:1; and whereby the ethylenically unsaturated bond concentration of the coating composition is in the range from 0.5 to 6 milliequivalents per g of polyurethane A and radiation-curable diluent.
Patent EP-3596204-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ALBINA EMMANUEL
IPC: C12N7/02
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: The invention relates to an  in vitro  method of rescuing negative RNA virus from low virulent virus strain(s) or lentogenic-like virus strain(s) belonging to the order Mononegavirales including  Bomaviridae, Filoviridae, Mymonaviridae, Nyamiviridae, Paramyxoviridae, Pneumoviridae , and  Rhabdoviridae  families, preferably belonging to the  Paramyxoviridae  family, comprising at least the steps of: (i) co-transfecting host cells with a two-plasmid system comprising a. a pGenome plasmid comprising at least a sequence encoding a virus genome from low virulent virus strain(s) or lentogenic-like virus strain(s) and b. a pNPL helper plasmid comprising at least the sequences encoding the structural viral proteins nucleocapsid protein (N), phosphoprotein (P) and large protein (L), (ii) culturing host cells under conditions for replication and transcription of the virus, and (iii) recovering the rescued negative strand RNA viruses.
Patent EP-3583468-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MAITRE AGNÈS
IPC: G03F9/00
Filed: 2018-02-12
Abstract: The invention concerns a lithography process on a sample (2) comprising at least one structure (1) and covered by at least a lower layer (3) of resist and a upper layer (4) of resist the process comprising: thanks to an optical device (8), and imaging or determining, in a referential of the optical device, a position of the selected structure (1) and positions of markers integral with the sample (2); thanks to an electron-beam device, imaging or determining the position of each marker in a referential of the electron-beam device; deducing the position of the selected structure (1) in the referential of the electron-beam device; exposing to an electron beam the upper layer (4) of resist above the position of the selected structure (1) in order to remove all the thickness of the upper layer (4) of resist above the position of the selected structure (1) but no part or only a non-complete part of the thickness of the lower layer (3) of resist above the position of the selected structure (1).
Patent EP-3585158-A1 (EP)
Title: Non-human animal models of retinoschisis
Inventor: BRYDGES SUSANNAH
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2018-02-26
Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
Patent EP-3596166-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MCILROY DAVID
IPC: C08L27/16
Filed: 2018-03-13
Abstract: The invention pertains to a fluoropolymer composition based on a thermoplastic vinylidene fluoride (VDF) polymer and a thermoplastic fluorinated elastomer, possessing advantageous performances, including improved compromise between flexibility and stiffness, and suitable for being notably used in the manufacture of parts and accessories of mobile electronic devices, to a method of making the said composition, and to a method of manufacturing said parts from said composition and mobile electronic devices using said parts.
Patent EP-3596271-A1 (EP)
Inventor: CLEAR SUSANNAH C
IPC: E01F9/50
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système de marquage de chaussée qui fournit des informations concernant l'agencement du marquage de chaussée à un capteur sur un véhicule pour identifier une voie particulière sur une route. Le système de marquage de chaussée comprend un capteur placé sur un véhicule et au moins un premier marquage de chaussée et un second marquage de chaussée, chacun du premier marquage de chaussée et du second marquage de chaussée ayant différentes propriétés.
Patent EP-3596233-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MCCULLOUGH RONALD MICHAEL
IPC: C12Q1/6809
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: Technology provided herein relates in part to non-invasive classification of one or more mosaic copy number variations (CNVs) for a test sample. Technology provided herein is useful for classifying a mosaic CNV for a sample as part of non-invasive pre-natal (NIPT) testing and oncology testing, for example. In particular, a method is provided for classifying presence or absence of genetic mosaicism for a biological sample, the method includes identifying a genetic copy number variation region in sample nucleic acid from a subject, e.g. a pregnant female, determining a fraction of nucleic acid having the copy number variation in the sample nucleic acid, determining a fraction of a minority nucleic acid, e.g. fetal nucleic acid, in the sample nucleic acid, comparing the two fractions to generate a mosaicism ratio, and classifying a presence or absence of a genetic mosaicism for the copy number variation region according to the mosaicism ratio.
Patent EP-3618635-A1 (EP)
Title: Produktionsanlage zur produktion von flachen, stapelbaren produkten
Inventor: BUCZOLITS PETER
IPC: B65G47/51
Filed: 2018-05-03
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Produktionsanlage zur Produktion von flachen, stapelbaren Produkten der Nahrungsmittelindustrie, besonders bevorzugt von flachen Backprodukten, mit einer Vorbehandungsanlage (2), besonders bevorzugt einer Backvorrichtung zum Backen von Teigrohlinge, einer nachfolgenden Transportvorrichtung (3) zum Weitertransport der Backprodukte und einer der Transporteinrichtung nachgeordneten Nachbehandlungsanlage (4), wobei die Transportvorrichtung (3) eine erste Übergabestation (5) am Einlauf der Transportvorrichtung, nach der ersten Übergabestation zumindest zwei Förderbänder (9) und nachfolgend den zumindest zwei Förderbänder eine zweite Übergabestation (6) am Auslauf der Transportvorrichtung aufweist, und die erste Übergabestation (5) einen ersten Manipulator (10) aufweist, durch den die Backprodukte übereinander stapel- und/oder entstapelbar sind und die zweite Übergabestation (6) einen zweiten Manipulator (11) aufweist, durch den die Backprodukte übereinander stapel- und/oder entstapelbar sind, so dass die Backprodukte in der Transportvorrichtung durch Bildung von Stapel der Backprodukte speicherbar sind, und die einzelnen Förderbänder der zumindest zwei Förderbänder individuell ansteuerbar sind, sodass die Förderrichtung und/oder Fördergeschwindigkeit des jeweiligen Förderbandes änderbar ist.
Patent EP-3781429-A1 (EP)
Title: Système de transfert de puissance pour des véhicules électriques
Inventor: TOMBELLI FABIO
IPC: B60L3/04
Filed: 2018-04-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de transfert de puissance pour fournir de l'énergie électrique à une batterie d'un véhicule électrique comprenant une architecture de communication innovante, qui permet la mise en oeuvre de fonctionnalités de commande avancées pour commander le fonctionnement dudit système de transfert de puissance.
Patent EP-3497615-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OLSCHOWY MATTHIAS
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2018-05-03
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur elektronischen Signatur eines elektronischen Dokuments (DOC) mittels einer handschriftlichen Unterschrift, wobei Erfassungsmittel (EM) die handschriftliche Unterschrift und mindestens ein die handschriftliche Unterschrift kennzeichnendes biometrisches Merkmal elektronisch erfassen. Ein Kennzeichnungsmittel (KM1, KM2, KM3) erzeugt eine das elektronische Dokument (DOC) kennzeichnende Zeichenfolge (HED, HES1, HES2). Ein Ausgabemittel (AM1, AM2) exponiert die kennzeichnende Zeichenfolge (HED, HES1, HES2) für den Unterschriftgeber zum handschriftlichen Nachschreiben. Das Erfassungsmittel (EM) erfasst elektronisch eine handschriftlich nachgeschriebene Zeichenfolge (SBH) und mindestens ein die handschriftlich nachgeschriebene Zeichenfolge (SBH) kennzeichnendes biometrisches Merkmal (BMH). Ein elektronisches Signaturmittel (SM) erstellt einen elektronischen Signaturdatensatz (SIG) mindestens basierend auf der kennzeichnenden Zeichenfolge (HED, HES1, HES2) und mindestens einem die handschriftlich nachgeschriebene Zeichenfolge (SBH) kennzeichnendes biometrisches Merkmal (BMH). Weiterhin umfasst die Erfindung ein Signaturerstellungssystem zur Anwendung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens sowie eine Einheit für ein erfindungsgemäßes Signaturerstellungssystem.
Patent EP-3625491-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IMSLAND THOMAS A
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2018-04-30
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to characterize fluid valves are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a fluid valve having a valve seat and a flow control member to sealingly engage the valve seat. The apparatus includes a sensor to detect a change in position of the flow control member. The apparatus includes a processor to determine at least one of a seating point or a breakout point corresponding to the flow control member based on the change in position.
Patent EP-3802941-A1 (EP)
Title: Washing machine
Inventor: STÜCHELI MARIUS
IPC: D06F37/28
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laundry washing machine, comprising a rotatable drum (3), a suspension arrangement (29, 31) carrying the drum in relation to a base structure (7) located under the washing machine on which the washing machine rests, and a load sensing device (9), configured to sense the load of the drum (3). A first structural element (11) extends in a first plane and is connected to either of the drum and the suspension arrangement, and a second structural element (13) extends in a second plane, parallel with the first plane, and is connected to the other of the drum and the suspension arrangement. The load sensing device is attached to the second structural element on a surface thereof facing away from the first structural element and is connected to the first structural element. This allows for a compact load sensing arrangement.
Patent EP-3630534-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BIRNSCHEIN TIMO
IPC: B62D53/04
Filed: 2018-05-11
Abstract: Vehicles may be composed of a relatively few number of "modules" that are assembled together during a final assembly process. An example vehicle may include a body module, a first drive module coupled to a first end of the body module, and a second drive module coupled to a second end of the body module. One or both of the drive modules may include a pair of wheels, a battery, an electric drive motor, and/or a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. One or both of the drive modules may also include a crash structure to absorb impacts. If a component of a drive module fails or is damaged, the drive module can be quickly and easily replaced with a new drive module, minimizing vehicle down time.
Patent EP-3649297-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ROL CORREDOR JAVIER
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fixing a wear element (2) on the front edge of a support (1) using fixing means, where the wear element (2) comprises two arms (3) with first through openings (4) and the support (1) has a second through opening (5) sandwiched between the first through openings (4). The fixing means comprise a C-shaped first body (6), a wedge (14), ratchet means (24) between both and a second body (8), which are housed in the openings in an assembled position. The method consists of positioning the first body (6) and the second body (8) in the openings, inserting the wedge (14) between both, positioning a screw (21) between the wedge (14) and the second body (8) and screwing it in such a way that the wedge (14) moves with respect to the second body (8) and the first body (6) until the wedge (14) reaches its assembled position, and at least partially unscrewing the screw (21) and removing the screw (21) from the fixing means.
Patent EP-3622008-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TURAN-ALTUNTAS INCI
IPC: C08G69/40
Filed: 2018-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rigid polyamide block and flexible polyether or polyester block copolymer, in which said polyamide block is semi-crystalline and consists of an X.X'/Y.Z-type copolyamide, wherein: (i) X.X' is an aliphatic diamine/diacid pair; (ii) Y is a cycloaliphatic diamine; (iii) Z is an aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic diacid.
Patent EP-3642897-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HAMMAD AHMAD D
IPC: H01M4/90
Filed: 2018-06-15
Abstract: Embodiments of a self-sustainable solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system for powering a gas well comprise a first SOFC comprising a first cathode, a first anode, and a first solid electrolyte; a second SOFC comprising a second cathode, a second anode, and a second solid electrolyte; SO 2  removal equipment; a combustion circuit comprising a combustor and a circulating heat carrier in thermal connection with the combustor, the first SOFC, and the second SOFC; and one or more external electric circuits. The first anode comprises a first oxidation region configured to produce SO 2  and electrons. The second anode comprises a second oxidation region configured to electrochemically oxidize CH 4  to produce syngas and electrons and electrochemically oxidize H 2  to produce H 2 O and electrons. The external electric circuits are configured to generate power from the electrons produced in both the first SOFC and the second SOFC.
Patent EP-3574447-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MURILLO AMAYA SERGIO E
IPC: B60Q1/08
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: An imaging system for a vehicle is disclosed. The imaging system comprises an imager configured to capture image data in a forward directed field of view relative the vehicle and an inertial sensor configured to measure a bank angle of the vehicle. A controller is in communication with the imager and the inertial sensor. The controller is configured to receive the image data comprising an imaging area and process the image data with enhanced sensitivity in at least one processing window within the imaging area. The controller is further configured to adjust a location of the processing window within the imaging area based on the bank angle and detect an object in the processing window.
Patent EP-3573811-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TYLER KENNETH LYLE
IPC: B29C48/12
Filed: 2018-01-10
Abstract: An additive manufacturing system is disclosed. The additive manufacturing system may include a moveable support, and a print head connected to the moveable support. The print head may be configured to discharge a continuous reinforcement that is wetted with a liquid matrix. The additive manufacturing system may also include an auto-threader configured to thread the continuous reinforcement through the print head, and a controller in communication with the moveable support, the print head, and the auto-threader. The controller may be configured to selectively activate the auto-threader at a start of a manufacturing process.
Patent EP-3644459-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LI YANFU
IPC: H01R24/20
Filed: 2018-02-13
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a power strip, comprising at least one socket, and a display unit configured to display information of a device plugged into the at least one socket. Through the display unit, the information of the device corresponding to the socket can be conveniently provided, preventing operating incorrectly.
Patent EP-3635719-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KAUFFMANN ALEJANDRO
IPC: G11B27/28
Filed: 2018-07-11
Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods that generate a summary storyboard from a plurality of image frames. An example computer-implemented method can include inputting a plurality of image frames into a machine-learned model and receiving as an output of the machine-learned model, object data that describes the respective locations of a plurality of objects recognized in the plurality of image frames. The method can include generating a plurality of image crops that respectively include the plurality of objects and arranging two or more of the plurality of image crops to generate a storyboard.
Patent EP-3668639-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ADLER GERALD D
IPC: B01J20/02
Filed: 2018-08-07
Abstract: Disclosed herein are particulate sorbents, such as sorbents that can be used for mercury removal applications. The sorbent can comprise at least one ammonium phosphate and at least one activated carbon selected from unhalogenated activated carbon and halogenated activated carbon, wherein the halogenated activated carbon contains at least one halogen impregnant on its surface. Also disclosed are methods of making sorbents, and methods of mercury removal, e.g., from flue gas generated by coal combustion.
Patent EP-3609984-A1 (EP)
Inventor: WALDRON JACK LAWRENCE
IPC: C10G31/06
Filed: 2018-03-14
Abstract: A method of desulfurizing a liquid hydrocarbon having the steps of: adding a liquid hydrocarbon to a vessel, the hydrocarbon having a sulfur content; adding a catalyst and an oxidizer to create a mixture; oxidizing at least some of the sulfur content of the liquid hydrocarbon to form oxidized sulfur in the liquid hydrocarbon; separating the liquid hydrocarbon from the mixture; and removing at least some of the oxidized sulfur from the liquid hydrocarbon. Such methods can be carried out by batch or continuously. Systems for undertaking such methods are likewise disclosed.
Patent EP-3597293-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOTTA YUUSUKE
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2018-03-12
Abstract: This transition metal-loaded zeolite is configured such that an absorption intensity ratio in a specific region of the transition metal-loaded zeolite observed by ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectroscopy (UV-Vis-NIR) and an intensity ratio of a maximum peak in a different temperature range of the transition metal-loaded zeolite measured by ammonia temperature-programmed desorption, respectively fall within specific ranges.
Patent EP-3694755-A1 (EP)
Title: Electropneumatic parking brake module for utility vehicles with spring-type parking brakes
Inventor: VAN THIEL JULIAN
IPC: B60T13/26
Filed: 2018-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to an electropneumatic parking brake module (1), having a supply port (2) for the connection of a compressed-air supply (3), having at least one spring-type actuator port (4) for the connection of at least one spring-type brake cylinder (6), having a trailer control port (8) at which a trailer control pressure (pA) can be output and for the connection of a trailer control valve (TCV), having an inlet-outlet valve unit (10) for outputting a spring-type actuator brake pressure (pF) at the spring-type actuator port (4), and having an electropneumatic pilot control unit (12) for outputting at least one control pressure (p1) at the inlet-outlet valve unit (10) and for performing a trailer control adjustment function. According to the invention, the pilot control unit (12) has a 3/3 directional valve (16) which has a first, a second and a third switching position (T1, T2, T3), wherein, in the first switching position (T1), the control pressure (p1) can be output via the 3/3 directional valve (16) to the inlet-outlet valve unit (10), in the second switching position (T2), the trailer control adjustment function can be performed, and in the third switching position (T3), the inlet-outlet valve unit (10) and the trailer control port (8) are connected to a vent (5).