Patents Represented by Attorney Diehl Servilla LLC
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Patent number: 8345873Abstract: Linear Feedback Shift Registers (LFSRs) based 2p state with p>2 or p?2 scramblers, descramblers, sequence generators and sequence detectors in binary implementation are provided. An LFSR may apply devices implementing a binary XOR or EQUIVALENT function, a binary shift register and binary inverters and binary state generator, wherein at least an output of one shift register element in a first LFSR is connected to a device implementing a reversible binary logic function is a second LFSR. They may also apply 2p state inverters using binary combinational logic are applied. Memory based binary 2p state inverters are also applied. Non-LFSR based n-state scramblers and descramblers in binary logic are also provided. A method for simple correlation calculation is provided. Communication systems and data storage systems applying the provided LFSR devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Ternarylogic LLCInventor: Peter Lablans
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Patent number: 8343721Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for amplifying nucleic acid molecules. The nucleic acid molecules can be used in various research and diagnostic applications, such as gene expression studies involving nucleic acid microarrays.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Genisphere, LLCInventors: Robert C. Getts, Kelly Sensinger, James Kadushin
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Patent number: 8343470Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation that contains (a) at least one surfactant selected from anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactants, (b) a microemulsion and (c) at least one cationic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Matthias Hloucha, Hans-Martin Haake, Michael Müller, Esther Küsters, Jasmin Menzer, Wolf Eisfeld, Werner Seipel, Hermann Hensen, Axel Böttcher, Esther Ricarda Gehm
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Patent number: 8343317Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and apparatuses for forming films using CVD. One or more method and apparatus embodiments include preventing the formation of bonds and/or breaking bonds that permit polymers to form in an exhaust line of a CVD apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: David K. Carlson
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Patent number: 8336587Abstract: This document provides connectors such as a connector for enabling fluid transfer between a first fluid container and a second fluid container, which connector comprises a first component that is arranged to be connected to a first fluid container and a second component that is arranged to be connected to a second fluid container. The first component can be non-rotatably connected to the second component before a second fluid container is connected to the second component and/or before a first fluid container is connected to the first component. The connector can comprise a locking and rotation-enabling element that is arranged to be activated once a second fluid container has been connected to the second component, and/or once a first fluid container has been connected to the first component, which locking and rotation-enabling element enables the first component and the second component to rotate freely with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Carmel Pharma ABInventors: Tobias Rosenquist, Johanna Lindstrom, Alexander Cederschiöld, Jonas Leffler
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Patent number: 8338220Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and apparatus for processing of a solar substrate for making a photovoltaic device. In particular, methods and apparatus for creating a negatively charged passivation layer by are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Borden, Christopher Sean Olsen
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Patent number: 8334357Abstract: Disclosed is a thickener based on an aqueous preparation of a nonionic, water-dispersible or water-soluble polyurethane, obtained by reacting: (a) hydrophilic polyols containing at least two OH groups and at least two functional groups selected from ether and ester, of molecular weight at least 300; (b) hydrophobic compounds containing at least one zerewitinoff-active hydrogen atom, of molecular weight about 100 to about 500, with at least one linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain having at least five consecutive carbon atoms not linked to a hetero atom; and (c) at least difunctional isocyanates, where the components are reacted in equivalent ratios OHa):ZHb):NCOc) of 1:(1+x):2(1+y), with the provisos that x is 0.05-1.2, y is (0.2-1.05)x, and more than one equivalent of NCOc) is present versus the sum of OHa) and ZHb).Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Ludwig Schieferstein, Oliver Pietsch
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Patent number: 8334401Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of diols with a special structure which are characterized by formula (I). These diols are substances which, besides two OH groups, contain a C?C double bond so that they are suitable as monomers for the production of polymers. The process comprises hydrolyzing a corresponding cyclic precursor in aqueous medium in the presence of an acid dissolved in that medium, the hydrolysis being accompanied by the elimination of a carbonyl compound, and subsequently neutralizing the acid present in the reaction mixture with a base, the base having a pKb value above 0.18 and preferably above 3.0 and being present in heterogeneous form.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Peter McKenna, Mark Smallridge, Melissa Matthews, Simon Roberts
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Patent number: 8334318Abstract: Disclosed are isosorbide derivatives of formula (I) wherein R and R? independently represent an isosorbide moiety, a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and A stands for hydrogen, an alkali metal, ammonium or alkylammonium, with the proviso that at least one of R and R? is an isosorbide group. Also disclosed is the use of compounds (I) for the preparation of cleansers, detergents, personal care compositions, and cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Catherine Breffa, Hans-Christian Raths, Ansgar Behler
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Patent number: 8334396Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of saturated fatty acid esters by subjecting unsaturated fatty acid esters to hydrogenation in the presence of a catalyst suitable for catalysing the saturation of double bonds in the esters, which is characterized in that said catalyst represents a homogenous complex of a Group VIII metal and a sulfonated phosphite as the polar ionic ligand.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Georgios Papadogianakis, Achilleas Bouriazos, Angeliki Tsichla, Christiana Vasiliou
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Patent number: 8328772Abstract: A needle 1 for penetrating a membrane 2, having a pointed end 3 provided with a penetrating tip 4 and with an opening 6 for letting a liquid in and/or out in a main direction 7 which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension of the needle 1. The penetrating tip 4 is designed with a substantially point-shaped edge 8 to initially prick the membrane when the membrane is penetrated. The outer edges 19 present on the pointed end 3 in the area from the point-shaped edge 8 to a position beyond the opening 6 are rounded so that after the initial penetration the pointed end 3 will push the membrane material away rather than cutting the membrane material.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Carmel Pharma ABInventors: Peter Kinast, Kjell Andreasson, Einar Jorgensen, Fredrik Backstrom
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Patent number: 8330040Abstract: Photovoltaic cells and methods for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells are described. Operative layers of the photovoltaic cell are deposited onto a superstrate having a plurality of spaced ramps, allowing for the individual cells to be connected in series with minimal loss of the efficiency due to dead space between the cells.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: Bruce E. Adams
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Patent number: 8329672Abstract: Compositions for oral and/or topical administration of a prebiotic and a physiologically active fatty acid, or a salt or ester thereof, are disclosed. The compositions are disclosed as enhancing the body's population of beneficial microorganisms for improving health and well-being.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Santiago Rull Prous, Bernd Fabry, José Blasquez Fernandez, Doris Bell
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Patent number: 8329147Abstract: The invention relates to alkyl benzoate mixtures, the sum of the C12- and C14-alkyl benzoates being greater than or equal to 85%, in relation to the total sum of the alkyl benzoates. The invention also relates to the use of said alkyl benzoate mixtures in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations, in particular as oil components.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Achim Ansmann, Rolf Kawa, Hans-Dieter Clages, Lars Zander
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Patent number: 8325061Abstract: An environmental measurement system and method are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the system includes a base station having a processor, a plurality of environmental detectors located remotely from the base station that measure one or more environmental conditions that are in communication with the base station to send the measured one or more environmental conditions to the base station and a plurality of user display stations located remotely from the base station that are in communication with the base station and that can display the one or more environmental conditions received from the base station. One or more of the environmental detectors or one or more of the user display stations is mobile. Alternatively, the environmental detectors and the user display stations can both be mobile.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Emilcott Associates, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Groves, Thomas P. Carlson
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Patent number: 8318962Abstract: A process of obtaining sterols suitable for human consumption from a crude wood pulping source containing sterol esters is disclosed. The sterols are obtained at high yield and purity. In particular, a process of obtaining sterols at high yield and purity from tall oil pitch (TOP) is disclosed. The sterols obtained can be esterified to sterol esters for use in dietary supplements and as additives for food and beverage products.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Sang I. Kang, Joseph J. Falatek, Brian P. Thiesen, Kenneth R. Bicknell
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Patent number: 8316867Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning electrostatic chucks in processing chambers are provided. The process comprises flowing a backside gas comprising a reactive agent into a zone in a process chamber, the zone defined by a space between a surface of an electrostatic chuck or of a cleaning station and a surface of a substrate. The surface of the electrostatic chuck is etched with the reactive agent to remove debris. An apparatus for cleaning an electrostatic chuck is also provided, the apparatus comprising: a process chamber; an elongate arm having a reach disposed through a wall of the process chamber; an electrostatic chuck attached to the elongate arm; a cleaning station located within the reach of the elongate arm; and a reactive gas source that is operatively connected to the cleaning station.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Dean C. Jennings, Majeed Foad, Jonathan Simmons
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Patent number: 8318468Abstract: A reaction medium for enzyme-catalyzed reactions is provided, comprising an oil-in-water emulsion including water, an emulsifier, an oil phase and at least one interfacially active enzyme, where the emulsion is produced by the phase inversion temperature process and has a droplet size of 50 to 400 nm. A method for the enzyme-catalyzed esterification, transesterification or hydrolysis of fatty acid alkyl esters and/or triglycerides is also provided where the oil-in-water emulsion is used as the reaction medium.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Albrecht Weiss, Michael Mueller, Eric Dubreucq, Guy Moulin
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Patent number: D673268Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Dinesh S. Kommireddy
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Patent number: D673675Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventor: Andrew Wong