Patents Assigned to B
  • Latches for holding printing device rollers in contact with end caps
    Patent number: 10261445
    Abstract: Examples of printing devices are described. Such printing devices may include an end cap having an engaging portion and a hook portion, a roller, and a latch unit to hold the roller in contact with the end cap when the latch unit is in a closed position. The latch unit may include a latch having a protrusion to engage with the engaging portion of the end cap, and a spring attached to the end cap and to the latch. In one example, the hook portion of the end cap is to hold the latch in a closed position in counteraction to a force provided by the spring under a tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: HP Indigo B.V.
    Inventors: David Sabo, John W. Godden
  • Learning lanes from vehicle probes
    Patent number: 10262213
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for determining lane information of a roadway segment from vehicle probe data. Probe data is received from vehicle camera sensors at a road segment, wherein the probe data includes lane marking data on the road segment. Lane markings are identified, to the extent present, for the left and right boundaries of the lane of travel as well as the adjacent lane boundaries to the left and right of the lane of travel. The identified lane markings are coded, wherein solid lane lines, dashed lane lines, and unidentified or non-existing lane lines are differentiated. The coded lane markings are compiled in a database. A number of lanes are predicted at the road segment from the database of coded lane markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Xin Chen, Di Ma, Xiang Ma, Roman Ostrovskiy, Vladimir Zhukov, Xiaotao Zou
  • Transducer with a high sensitivity
    Patent number: 10264361
    Abstract: An assembly including a transducer, such as a capacitive transducer, a vibration sensor or a microphone, and an amplifier for receiving and amplifying an output of the transducer, where the amplifier is supplied with a voltage being at least 60% of a voltage corresponding to an electrical field between two elements of the transducer. When the transducer is a biased transducer, the amplifier is supplied with a voltage being at least 60% of a biasing voltage of the transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Sonion Nederland B.V.
    Inventors: Adrianus Maria Lafort, Aart Zeger van Halteren
  • Device with protective cover
    Patent number: 10259938
    Abstract: Provided herein are high flow and ductile thermoplastic resin compositions for the formation of thin wall articles and articles with desirable impact strengths. These compositions are useful in the manufacture of various shaped, formed and/or molded articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Evans, Jon Michael Malinoski
  • Device and method for introducing electromagnetic radiation efficiently into soil
    Patent number: 10258703
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating soil with electromagnetic radiation, comprising: a magnetron antenna (9) for generating microwave radiation with a relatively high frequency; a wave guide (16) connected to the output of the magnetron antenna (9); downward directed tubular members (18, 19) connected to the wave guide (16); a manifold (17) arranged between the two tubular members (18, 19) and the wave guide (16); a tuner unit (26) arranged on the wave guide (16); and cooling means (22, 22?, 22?) for cooling the electromagnetic radiation reflected by the soil. The invention also relates to a cable (24) provided with a single high-voltage cable and one or more low-voltage cables and/or a number of optical cables which are arranged in a shared cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Koppert Machine En Zonen B.V.
    Inventor: Arie Leendert Koppert
  • Network discovery with touchlink option
    Patent number: 10264516
    Abstract: Apparatus, method, and computer program product for controlling network discovery of a wireless mesh network, wherein a modified implementation of the network discovery process is suggested. For a touchlink target device, it is sufficient to receive one of all scan request commands that a touchlink initiator node broadcasts for device discovery on a predetermined channel. It is thus enough for the touchlink target device to intermittently switch its receiver to the predetermined channel for a specific duration to receive at least one of those scan command commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Wilhelmus Adrianus Alphonsus Van Leeuwen
  • Machine for stabilizing a track
    Patent number: 10260203
    Abstract: A machine (1) for stabilization of a track (2) has a machine frame (5), mobile on the track by means of on-track undercarriages, on which a stabilizing unit (4) is arranged which has vertical adjustment drives (6) as well as a vibration exciter (7). The stabilizing unit is designed to be displaceable relative to the machine frame (5) in a longitudinal direction (23) of the machine by means of a longitudinal displacement drive (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Plasser & Theurer Export von Bahnbaumaschinen Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventor: Gerard Lintz
  • Ink composition
    Patent number: 10259958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable ink composition comprising an ester compound, that is suitable for printing high gloss images. The invention further relates to a method for making such ink composition and a printing method using such ink composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: OCÉ-TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Richard F. E. Van Hout, Richard Van Hameren
  • Gas cylinder quick release device
    Patent number: 10260671
    Abstract: A gas cylinder quick release device has a cylindrical upper assembly, a cylindrical lower assembly arranged below the upper assembly on a common axis, and a handle which is mounted to move between a first position and a second position. Movement of the handle from the first position to the second position imparts axial displacement of the upper and lower assemblies away from each other along the axis, thereby breaking a press-fit engagement of a wheelbase otherwise secured on the gas cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: B&Z Productions, LLC
    Inventors: Barbara J. James, Michael S. Saperton
  • Aircraft interior lavatory
    Patent number: 10259558
    Abstract: A lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft cabin structure, such as a passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane. The forward wall portion includes a forward projection over an aft portion of the adjacent passenger seat. The forward wall portion can define a secondary space in the interior lavatory space, which can provide an amenity stowage space, and can include design elements providing visual space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald F. Cook, Liberty Harrington, Philipp Steiner, Robert K. Brauer, Trevor Skelly
  • Breakaway keeper
    Patent number: 10258814
    Abstract: A breakaway keeper includes a base and a loop portion. The base is configured and arranged to engage a strap. The loop portion extends outward from the base to form a channel configured and arranged to receive a portion of a connector. The loop portion is configured and arranged to be engaged by the connector and deform and release the connector when subjected to a predetermined force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: D B Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, Judd J. Perner
  • Method of forming tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) elements and TMR sensor element
    Patent number: 10263179
    Abstract: A method includes performing an ion beam etching process on a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) stack to remove material portions of a first magnetic layer and a tunnel barrier layer of the TMR stack. The ion beam etching process stops at a top surface of a second magnetic layer of the TMR stack. A protective layer is deposited over the TMR stack. Another etch process is performed to remove the protective layer such that a portion of the second magnetic layer is exposed from the protective layer and a spacer is formed from a remaining portion of the protective layer. The spacer surrounds sidewalls of the first magnetic layer and the tunnel barrier layer. The portion of the second magnetic layer exposed from the protective layer is removed so that a TMR sensor element remains, where the TMR sensor element includes a bottom magnet, a top magnet, and a tunnel junction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Mark Isler, Klaus Reimann, Hartmut Matz, Jörg Kock
  • Aroma-retaining soluble coffee
    Patent number: 10258059
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel instant coffee comprising aromatized soluble particles and a method of aromatizing soluble coffee particles. The soluble coffee particles are mixed with roast whole beans, and the mixture is held for at least two days. The result is aromatized soluble coffee particles, as evidenced by the presence of relatively high amounts of 2-methylpyrazine in instant coffee comprising said particles. The instant coffee has a favorable content in aroma components, yet with a low oil content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.
    Inventors: Petrus Maria Theresia De Kok, Alexander Oosterveld, Gertjan Heijman
  • Stand for pallets
    Patent number: D846226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: AP STACKING B.V.
    Inventor: Glenn Hasan van Doorn
  • plant named ‘HP217904’
    Patent number: PP30387
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HP217904’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded to conical plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems that are dark greyed-red in color; freely and uniformly flowering habit; pyramidal inflorescences with numerous yellow green-colored sterile flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • plant named ‘G19OTI06PI’
    Patent number: PP30389
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘G19OTI06PI’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and decorative-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Elien Sofie Pieters
  • plant named ‘OVPEARLS04’
    Patent number: PP30400
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Echeveria plant named ‘OVPEARLS04’ which is characterized by a compact globular plant form with an abundance of foliage which is tightly held in a basal rosette, flabellate foliage with a heavily undulated praemorse apex, and heavily pruinose foliage which gives the foliage a purple hue. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ovata B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Hendrikus Adrianus Ammerlaan
  • plant named ‘HAVPRTB709’
    Patent number: PP30405
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘HAVPRTB709’ characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; campanulate-shaped flowers with bright violet-colored petals; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Gebr. Ten Have B.V.
    Inventor: Theodorus C. L. Ten Have
  • plant named ‘ECH391’
    Patent number: PP30410
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘ECH391’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong flowering stems; numerous large single-type inflorescences with pale yellow-colored ray florets that are red purple towards the base and dark purple-colored receptacle spines; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: AB Kwekersrechten B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat
  • plant named ‘Rex Peppermint’
    Patent number: PP30412
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Rex Peppermint’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; densely foliated and bushy appearance; greyed green-colored leaves; long flowering period; numerous inflorescences with sterile red purple-colored flowers; relative low sensitivity to Powdery Mildew; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: AB Kwekersrechten B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat