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Patent EP-2710452-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DIETZ PAUL
IPC: G06F3/047
Filed: 2012-05-17
Abstract: A pressure-sensitive multi-touch device is provided. The multi-touch device includes a matrix of pressure-sensitive cells, each pressure-sensitive cell configured to change a resistance of the cell inversely proportional to an amount of force applied to that cell. The multi-touch device further includes a force-spreading layer configured to diffuse a force of a touch input at a contact area to two or more pressure-sensitive cells within the matrix of pressure-sensitive cells.
Patent EP-2727156-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MCDANIEL DONALD L JR
IPC: H01L33/08
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and related components, processes, systems, and methods. In certain embodiments, an LED that provides improved optical and thermal efficiency when used in optical systems with a non-rectangular input aperture (e.g., a circular aperture) is described. In some embodiments, the emission surface of the LED and/or an emitter output aperture can be shaped (e.g., in a non-rectangular shape) such that enhanced optical and thermal efficiencies are achieved. In addition, in some embodiments, chip designs and processes that may be employed in order to produce such devices are described.
Patent EP-2761011-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TRAN THI-LAN
IPC: C07K14/16
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: The invention encompasses a lentiviral packaging vector comprising a non-subtype B  gag-pol  sequence, particularly a subtype D gag-pol sequence. The invention further encompasses methods for making and using these vectors. The invention further encompasses lentiviral vector particles comprising HIV-1 non-subtype B Gag and/or Pol proteins.
Patent EP-2634418-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BUSBEY BRUCE CLARK
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2013-02-11
Abstract: A method for retrofitting a rotor blade 16 of a wind turbine 10 is disclosed. The method may generally include cutting the rotor blade 16 at a specified location in order to form a root segment 20 and a tip segment 22 and positioning a blade insert 106 between the root segment 20 and the tip segment 22.
Patent EP-2662132-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GLOBERMAN OREN
IPC: B01F23/57
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: A mixing apparatus (200) is disclosed which comprises a) a mixing well (252) characterized by an internal volume not exceeding 100 ml.; b) a drive mechanism including a stationary circumferential gear (254) on an inner surface of the mixing well; c) a planetary mixing element (240) driven by a mixing element gear (270) which engages the stationary circumferential gear; and d) a central mixing element (230) positioned substantially at a center of the mixing well; wherein the planetary mixing element revolves around the central mixing element.
Patent EP-2676967-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LIEBERBURG IVAN
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: Natalizumab is a safe and efficacious treatment for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Crohn's Disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Rare occurrences of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy during treatment suggest the possibility that it may be related to natalizumab treatment. Monitoring for JCV and informing caregivers and patients about the manifestations of progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy can improve the safety of natalizumab therapy.
Patent EP-2704531-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEI ZEKE
IPC: H05B45/50
Filed: 2013-08-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a power factor correction circuit and a driver comprising the power factor correction circuit. The power factor correction circuit comprises: a rectifier bridge; a switch converter circuit having an input terminal in connection with an output terminal of the rectifier bridge; a load in connection with an output terminal of the switch converter circuit; a controller having a control terminal and a feedback terminal, the control terminal being in connection with a controlled terminal of the switch converter circuit, characterized by further comprising a first feedback loop and a second feedback loop that are in connection with a sample terminal of the switch converter circuit, the first feedback loop and the second feedback loop being such configured that the feedback terminal of the controller only receives a first feedback signal generated by the first feedback loop in a normal operation state of the power factor correction circuit, and the feedback terminal of the controller only receives a second feedback signal generated by the second feedback loop in a start-up state of the power factor correction circuit, and a bandwidth of the second feedback loop is greater than a bandwidth of the first feedback loop.
Patent EP-2733653-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LENNON KEVIN
IPC: G06Q20/18
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to consumer operated kiosks for purchasing items online and associated systems and methods. In one embodiment, for example, a method of making purchases online can include receiving funds (e.g., bills and/or coins) from a user at a consumer operated kiosk, and receiving online order information at the consumer operated kiosk. The online order information can be associated with a user account stored on a remote database and can include a cost of an online order from a third party merchant. The method can further include initiating transfer of at least a portion of the received funds to the third party merchant to pay for the online order.
Patent EP-2738328-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAUP LUDGER
IPC: E05C9/24
Filed: 2013-11-21
Abstract: The fitting (3) has two functional elements (4-6) interconnected by connectors (7, 8). Connecting points (9) are provided for positive connection of a driving rod portion with the functional elements such that corresponding toothings of the rod portion and the functional elements are arranged at the connecting points. The connector comprises a cover rail for covering the rod portion, where the cover rail comprises a latch unit for supporting in a fitting groove (10). The rod portion and the cover rail are connected by a holding unit that is breakable with small energy expenditure.
Patent EP-2735752-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOSHIDA ATSUHIRO
IPC: F16D3/38
Filed: 2013-11-21
Abstract: In a coupling structure for coupling a shaft to a universal joint yoke, an insertion portion (55) of a shaft (35) is passed through an insertion hole (49) of a universal joint yoke (43). An outward protrusion (54) of a distal end portion (53) of the shaft faces a peripheral edge (51a) of a first opening (51) of the insertion hole (49) across a gap in an axial direction. A fixed portion (57) that adjoins the insertion portion is fixed to a peripheral edge (52a) of a second opening (52) of the insertion hole by welding. An engaging portion formed on an outer periphery (55a) of the insertion portion (55) and an engaged portion formed in an inner periphery (49a) of the universal joint yoke, which defines the insertion hole, are engageable with each other in a rotational direction with a rotation permitting gap for phase adjustment.
Patent EP-2839112-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GODFREY ALASTAIR
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: This application describes methods and apparatus for monitoring flow at a given location downwell. The method of comprises performing fibre optic sensing on an optical fibre 204 deployed within the well 101. The optical fibre is attached to first tubing(201)that extends into the well to at least a first location(110a-c)at which it is wished to monitor inflow. The first tubing comprises at least one aperture (202a-c) having known properties at said first location. The first tubing is in fluid communication with flow tubing (107) that provides flow to/from the top (108) of the well. In use fluid therefore flows into the first tubing via the apertures (202a-c) which, having known properties, provide a calibrated response that can be detected by a fibre optic sensor unit (205).
Patent EP-2812157-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HÄHNDEL OLAF
IPC: B25C1/00
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: The invention is directed to a nail driving device, comprising a driving ram having a drive unit and a feed mechanism for a nail strip that is transportable in a transporting direction, wherein a guide member and/or a transporting member of the feed mechanism acts in operation on the receiving ribbon. It is proposed that the guide member and/or transporting member is formed to operate on receiving ribbons of different widths.
Patent EP-2845004-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LORENS JIM
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: Cette invention concerne l'utilisation d'Akt3 en tant que biomarqueur pour détecter la présence d'une transition épithéliale à mésenchymateuse (EMT) chez un sujet, et l'utilisation d'inhibiteurs d'Akt3 pour traiter le cancer. Divers procédés pour détecter la présence d'une transition épithéliale à mésenchymateuse (EMT) chez un sujet par mesure de l'expression et/ou de l'activité de l'Akt3 sont également décrits.
Patent EP-2893119-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOWLES CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A connection assembly, for connecting a tool to a tube, having a top sub-assembly that can be passed over a tube, a gripper to grip the outside of a tube when compressed, a sealing ring, adapted to seal against the end face of the tube, a bottom sub-assembly having an abutment face for the sealing ring; and where the two sub-assemblies can be held together to trap the gripper between them. The invention also proves a method for joining a connection assembly to the end of a tube by locating a top sub-assembly around the tube; abutting a sealing ring between the end face of the tube and a bottom sub-assembly; locating a gripper around the tube between the two sub-assemblies and applying a compressive load to them to effect a seal between the tube and the bottom sub-assembly, and to cause said gripper to grip the outer surface of the tube. The two subassemblies are then held together, trapping the gripper between them. The compressive load may then be released.
Patent EP-2845007-A2 (EP)
Title: Détection de l'activation du complément
Inventor: OLSON PAUL
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne des procédés de détection de l'activation du complément comprenant les étapes de détection, dans un échantillon provenant d'un sujet, d'un niveau d'iC3b, la détection impliquant l'interaction spécifique entre l'iC3b et un anticorps non à réaction croisée associé, de comparaison du niveau détecté avec un niveau de référence, lequel niveau de référence se situe dans une plage d'environ 10 ng/ml à environ 5 000 ng/ml, la détermination du fait que le niveau détecté est au-dessus du niveau de référence indiquant que le sujet souffre ou est sensible à l'activation du complément indésirable et/ou pathologique, et d'administration d'un traitement pour traiter l'activation du complément indésirable si le niveau détecté est au-dessus du niveau de référence. L'invention concerne également d'autres procédés de détection de l'activation du complément avec ou sans mesure d'iC3b.
Patent EP-2754751-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WITTIG REINER
IPC: E01F1/00
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: The device (15) comprises concrete installation portion (30) having a bottom surface (32) and side surfaces (34,36) between which an installation space (40) is formed. The top side of installation portion is covered with platform panel (14). The installation portion is accessed via opening formed in platform panel. An independent claim is included for a method of installing a platform.
Patent EP-2811611-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEE JAE-CHEOL
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A power supply apparatus and an electronic apparatus are provided. The power supply apparatus includes: a plurality of power supplies arranged as a single array; a switch disposed between the plurality of power supplies configured to control connection states of the plurality of power supplies; and a controller configured to control the switch to connect the plurality of power supplies in parallel when a first event requiring a voltage less than a predetermined reference voltage occurs, and configured control the switch to connect the plurality of power supplies in series when a second event requiring a voltage exceeding the predetermined reference voltage occurs.
Patent EP-2728784-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OBUCHI KAZUHISA
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A communication apparatus that performs receiving processing of data transmitted at timings of a predetermined interval, the communication apparatus having a transmitting unit configured to transmit a signal (ACK) indicating that data is successfully received when the data transmitted at an M th  predetermined interval is successfully received, and a control unit configured to suspend the above receiving processing or conduct other receiving processing until the M+1 th  interval after the transmission of the signal. In this way, unnecessary retransmissions are reduced whilst intermittent reception is being performed.
Patent EP-2782326-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YEOM JEE-YOUNG
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing an image based on detected information are provided. The method includes obtaining (S101) information relating to a property of the image; obtaining (S103) ambient environment information of a display device for displaying the image; and processing (S105) the image based on the property information and the ambient environment information.
Patent EP-2801968-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OUCHI AKIHIRO
IPC: G09G5/10
Filed: 2014-05-08
Abstract: A multiscreen display is formed in which changes in luminance between an image overlap area and areas outside the image overlap area are less visible across a range of low to high gradations. An offset correction value Doffset that is linearly decreased at the lowest gradation of the input image signal so that the offset correction value becomes 0 at gradations higher than the predetermined gradation Lset, is added to an input image signal.
Patent EP-2807933-A2 (EP)
Title: Tabakbeschickungsvorrichtung mit Luftreinigungseinheit
Inventor: RAPP MICHAEL
IPC: A24C5/39
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tabakbeschickungsvorrichtung mit einem Umluftsystem (2) zum Fördern und/oder Sichten von Tabak mittels Umluft, mit einem Rohrleitsystem (4) zum Leiten der Umluft und mit einer im Rohrleitsystem (4) angeordneten Luftreinigungseinheit (6) zum Reinigen der Umluft von Partikeln in dem Umluftsystem (2), wobei die Luftreinigungseinheit (6) einen Lufteinlass (34), einen Luftauslass (36) und einen Partikelauslass (38) aufweist. Die Aufgabe, eine Tabakbeschickungsvorrichtung mit einem effizienten und gleichzeitig kompakten Umluftsystem (2) zum Fördern und/oder Sichten von Tabak bereitzustellen wird dadurch gelöst, dass der Lufteinlass (34) und der Luftauslass (36) koaxial angeordnet sind und dass die Luftreinigungseinheit (6) ein sich im Wesentlichen über die Querschnittsfläche der Luftreinigungseinheit (6) erstreckendes koaxial angeordnetes Wirbelelement (42) zur Erzeugung eines Wirbels aufweist.
Patent EP-2840541-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FORD ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a system, method, and computer program for dynamically identify a merchant associated with an authorization request for a payment card, wherein a merchant identifier in the authorization request is unrecognized. A plurality of unique signatures is created for each of a plurality of registered merchants, wherein the signatures for each registered merchant are based on values of merchant attributes associated with the registered merchant. In response to the system receiving an authorization request for a payment card that includes an unrecognized merchant identifier used to process authorization requests, a plurality of unique signatures is generated for the unrecognized merchant based on a combination of merchant attributes in the authorization request. A payment processing system then determines if the signatures match one of the signatures previously created for the registered merchants. If so, the authorization request is identified as originating from the matching registered merchant.
Patent EP-2842447-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CRANDALL KEVIN DUANE
IPC: A45C13/02
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A divider (200) for a bag includes a generally planar panel (201), a first attachment mechanism (206a) coupled to the panel offset from a first edge (230a) of the panel, and a second attachment mechanism (206b) offset from a second edge (230b) of the panel. The first and second attachment mechanisms ((206a), (206b)) each includes a first configuration wherein it extends from the respective first and second edges ((230a), (230b)) towards the other of the first and second attachment mechanism ((206a), (206b)), and a second configuration wherein the respective attachment mechanism is rotated to be generally perpendicular to the panel (201) and configured to attach to opposing first and second walls ((304), (306)) of a bag.
Patent EP-2894437-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAMURA HITOSHI
IPC: G01D5/347
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: The encoder includes a scale (10) provided with multiple periodic patterns having mutually different periods, a sensor (20) outputting, with a relative movement between the scale and the sensor, multiple periodic signals periodically changing respectively corresponding to the periods of the periodic patterns, and a signal processor (30) calculating a detected movement amount as a detected relative movement amount between the scale and the sensor. The signal processor calculates, by using each of the periodic signals, an accumulated movement amount which is an accumulated value of the relative movement amount between the scale and the sensor in units of one over an integer of the period of the periodic pattern corresponding to the periodic signal used, unifies the units of the accumulated movement amounts calculated by using the respective periodic signals, and calculates the detected movement amount from the accumulated movement amounts with the unified units.
Patent EP-2911026-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DOWNOR JOHNNY
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A system (100) includes a standard functionality hosting device (104). The hosting device includes standard functionality hosting logic (102) that includes machine-readable instructions stored on a tangible, non-transitory machine-readable medium configured to implement, control, or implement and control management functionalities defined by a standard, for one or more devices (38) that are not independently enabled to implement, control, or implement and control the management functionalities. Further, the hosting device (104) includes a processor configured to implement the alarm standard hosting logic (102).
Patent EP-2891959-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PARK KENHYUNG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed, including a communication interface adapted to allow communicative coupling with a plurality of electronic devices, and a processor, implementing the method, which includes: identifying an application to be executed in the first electronic device, selecting candidate devices from the plurality of electronic devices having at least one function associated with execution of the application, selecting a second electronic device from among the candidate devices based a factor including at least one of: status information of each of the candidate devices, position information of each of the candidate devices in relation to at least one of a user or the first electronic device, and at least one property of data associated with the at least one function of the candidate devices, and executing the application in the first electronic device utilizing the at least one function of the second electronic device.
Patent EP-3033330-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MONDIERE RÉGIS JEAN GEORGES
IPC: C07D405/04
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: Compounds of the formula in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as nematicides.
Patent EP-3027086-A2 (EP)
Title: Système de gestion de présentation de produits
Inventor: HARDY STEPHEN N
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de gestion de présentation de produits permettant d'assurer le merchandising d'un produit sur un rayon comprenant un élément de séparation fixé sur une structure de support et une barrière qui est mobile par la rotation entre une position pliée et une position droite sans élément de sollicitation de rotation. Un produit positionné dans le système peut entrer en contact avec la barrière lorsque le produit se déplace vers l'extrémité avant du système et amener la barrière en rotation de la position pliée vers la position droite. Le système peut comprendre une structure de montage rotative à laquelle la barrière mobile est raccordée. La structure de montage rotative peut être raccordée de façon mobile à l'extrémité avant de l'élément de séparation. Le système de présentation de marchandises peut être utilisé conjointement avec un bac de produits permettant à un produit stocké dans le bac de produits d'être coulissé depuis le bac de produits dans la poche de produit du système de présentation de marchandises.
Patent EP-3068825-A2 (EP)
Title: Herstellung von porösen materialien durch expansion von polymergelen
Inventor: STREY REINHARD
IPC: C08J9/34
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren für die Herstellung von porösen Materialien durch Expansion von Polymergelen und die durch ein solches Verfahren hergestellten porösen Materialien und einen Formkörper.
Patent EP-3024768-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JACOBS JUSTIN
IPC: B66B11/00
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: An elevator system which utilizes a plurality of independently moving cabs and counterweights in each elevator shaft. Each cab is connected to one or more spatially separated counterweights at different counterweight connection points. The connection points are horizontally shifted on different cabs in order to prevent interference between cabs, cables, pulleys and counterweights. The top cab may have one counterweight cable and may be connected to one or more counterweights by connection points on the roof of the cab. The cabs are mounted on two opposing vertical guide rails, and each guide rail is mounted at the center of one side of the elevator shaft. The system includes a motor attached to each of the cabs by one or more lift cables to facilitate the independent movement of all cabs. Existing buildings can also be retrofit for compatibility with the present invention.
Patent EP-3057524-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHAOUI JEAN
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2014-10-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des procédés, des systèmes et des dispositifs pour des guides et implants en chirurgie de l'épaule planifiés de manière pré-opératoire. Elle concerne également des procédés de planification pré-opératoire pour la conception d'un guide de chirurgie de l'épaule basé sur la prise en compte de multiples facteurs affectant le résultat de la chirurgie de l'épaule. Elle concerne enfin des procédés d'utilisation de guides et d'implants chirurgicaux chez des patients subissant une chirurgie de l'épaule.
Patent EP-3040206-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMAGATA AKIHIRO
IPC: B41J13/00
Filed: 2015-10-20
Abstract: Upon a misfeeding of any of second and subsequent sheets in paper feeding by a paper feeding unit (2) during duplex printing, a controller (8) drives the paper feeding unit to perform a paper feeding retry at one or more of paper feeding timings in a paper feeding schedule for duplex printing. The paper feeding schedule for duplex printing specifies the paper feeding timings by the paper feeding unit and paper refeeding timings by a paper refeeding unit (5) for a case other than the misfeeding of any of the second and subsequent sheets in the paper feeding by the paper feeding unit such that the sheet refed from the paper refeeding unit (5) and the sheet fed from the paper feeding unit are alternately conveyed to a printing unit (3).