Patents Assigned to B
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Patent number: 9994709Abstract: A low smoke density thermoplastic composition comprising, based on the total weight of the thermoplastic composition, 70 to 95 wt % of a polycarbonate copolymer comprising first repeating units and second repeating units, wherein the first repeating units are not the same as the second repeating units, and wherein the first repeating units are bisphenol carbonate units of the formula wherein Ra and Rb are each independently C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkenyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, or C1-12 alkoxy, p and q are each independently 0 to 4, and Xa is a single bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, a C1-11 alkylidene of formula —C(Rc)(Rd)— wherein Rc and Rd are each independently hydrogen or C1-10 alkyl, or a group of the formula —C(?Re)— wherein Re is a divalent C1-10 hydrocarbon group; and the second repeating units comprise bisphenol carbonate units that are not the same as the first repeating bisphenol carbonate units, siloxane units, arylate ester units, or a combination of arylate ester units and siloxane units; andType: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Mark Adrianus Johannes van der Mee, Robert Dirk van de Grampel, Roland Sebastian Assink, Paul Dean Sybert
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Patent number: 9994449Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of chlorine dioxide comprising forming chlorine dioxide in a reaction medium in a reaction vessel and withdrawing chlorine dioxide as a gas from the reaction medium in the reaction vessel, the process further comprising adding chlorine dioxide to at least one raw material used in the process. The invention further relates to the use of chlorine dioxide for the reduction of the amount of chlorinated aromatic compounds occurring in a process for the production of chlorine dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.Inventors: Felix Karl Torsten Hultén, Karolina Ellen Therese Appelqvist Albinsson, Kalle Hans Thomas Pelin
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Patent number: 9994274Abstract: Disclosed is a fixing system for fixing containers such as bags or baskets on a handlebar of a bicycle, comprising at least one, preferably at least two handlebar bands slidable over the handlebar in a sliding-on direction and at least partially embracing the handlebar in the slid-on position, and a carrying bracket, comprising a carrying-bracket-side coupling element for receiving the container, arranged on a cantilever section of the carrying bracket, the carrying bracket further comprising a receiving section, able to be brought into coupling engagement with the handlebar bands against the sliding-on direction and thus positionable on the handlebar by preferably fixedly clamping the handlebar, further comprising at least one securing means frictionally engageable in a rigid manner between the cantilever section and a component of the bicycle other than the handlebar, and preferably a handle stem, so that rotation of the cantilever section relative to the handlebar is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Invented Here B.V.Inventors: Marthijn Marinus Gerardus Henrikus van Balveren, Wouter de Boer, Sander Leon de Wit, Libbe Homme Adema
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Patent number: 9994480Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to a method for etching a primary preform or core rod. The present invention moreover relates in a second aspect to the etched primary preform thus obtained and moreover to a final preform and optical fibers obtained therefrom and to a method of preparing optical fibers therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Draka Comteq, B.V.Inventors: Igor Milicevic, Mattheus Jacobus Nicolaas Van Stralen, Gertjan Krabshuis, Johannes Antoon Hartsuiker
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Patent number: 9993669Abstract: A D-ring keeper assembly is provided. The D-ring keeper assembly includes a D-ring and a base member. The D-ring has a mid-portion, a first end portion and a second end portion. The mid-portion is curved in generally a C-shape. The D-ring further has at least one post that extends between the first and second end portions. The base member is configured and arranged to be coupled to a webbing. The at least one post of the D-ring is pivotally in communication with the base member. The base member further includes at least one locking tab that is configured and arranged to lock the position of the D-ring in relation to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: D B INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Scott C. Casebolt, Judd J. Perner
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Patent number: 9993426Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising bisacodyl [4,4?-(pyridine-2-ylmethylene)bis(4,1-phenylene) diacetate], a solvent, a buffer, and a polymer, methods and apparatus for delivery to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: C. B. Fleet Company, Inc.Inventors: Nelson P. Ayala, Ping Qiu, Debanjan Das, Dave Zimmerman
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Patent number: 9993918Abstract: A tool container assembly comprises a body, an extension portion, and a fastening member. The body has a bottom, a side, and a top providing access to a cavity formed by the bottom and the side. The extension portion is operatively connected to the top, and the extension portion has a distal end portion. The fastening member is operatively connected to the distal end portion, and the fastening member has an open position and a closed position. The open position forms an opening allowing access to the cavity, and the closed position closes the opening thereby preventing access to the cavity. The closed position includes an easy opening position and a difficult opening position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: D B INDUSTRIES, LLCInventor: William J. Mathews, Jr.
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Patent number: 9998017Abstract: A controller for a resonant converter, the resonant converter comprising a first switch and a second switch. The controller configured to: close the first switch to start a half cycle of operation; open the first switch before completion of the half cycle; maintain the first switch and the second switch in an open state in order to define a stop-interval; and end the stop-interval by closing the second switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventor: Hans Halberstadt
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Patent number: 9995079Abstract: Provided is a security device and method for preventing burglary of a container. The method includes igniting, via ignition means, an explosive substance in the container, so that the explosive substance is combusted before it reaches a critical mass. The method further includes conveying atmosphere from inside the container to the ignition means.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: M.I.B. S.R.L.Inventor: Giuseppe Ezio Fumanelli
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Patent number: 9993013Abstract: The invention relates to an icing composition that consists of: 30-75 wt. % of fine carbohydrate particles containing at least 90 wt. % of crystalline carbohydrate, at least 90 wt. % of said fine carbohydrate particles having diameter of less than 50 ?m; 15-50 wt. % of fat having a melting point of at least 20° C.; 0-30 wt. % water; and 0.1-30 wt. % of other edible ingredients; wherein the fine carbohydrate particles comprise: —50-100 wt. % of mannitol particles containing at least 90 wt. % mannitol; —0-50 wt. % of sugar particles containing at least 90 wt. % of one or more sugars selected from sucrose, glucose, fructose, lactose and maltose. The icing composition enables the preparation of iced bakery products that exhibit high freeze-thaw stability and that can suitably be stored for several days under ambient conditions without becoming stale.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: BAKERY SUPPLIES EUROPE HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Michael Kenneth Johnson, Jacob Ailko De Vries, Kai Alexander Heuberger, Pieter Moret
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Patent number: 9993784Abstract: Devices for preparing a liquid solution are disclosed. The device includes a receptacle defining a cavity for receiving at least one active substance to be dissolved, at least one inlet leading into the cavity for feeding at least one solvent into the cavity, and at least one outlet leading out of the cavity for discharging the liquid solution including the at least one active substance and the at least one solvent from the cavity. The cavity or the receptacle may include a flexible outer shell for enclosing the cavity and an inner, preferably columnar, supporting element for stretching the flexible outer shell between at least two points, the supporting element comprising the at least one inlet at its first end and the at least one outlet at its second end and being enclosed by the flexible outer shell to provide an axially rigid cartridge that can be used in currently customary dialysis machines comprising cartridge connection systems, which can be produced at low cost.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: B. BRAUN AVITUM AGInventor: Willy Orszullok
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Patent number: 9998079Abstract: A chopper amplifier and method of operation are described. The chopper amplifier comprises a first chopper arranged to modulate an input signal using a first chopper signal having a chopper frequency. An amplification stage has an input arranged to receive the chopped signal and an output, and supplies an amplified signal at the output. An output chopper is arranged to integrate the amplified signal using a second chopper signal having the chopper frequency to generate an amplified output signal. The amplification stage is further configured to filter the chopped signal to attenuate signal components having frequencies lower than the chopper frequency.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventor: Mike Splithof
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Patent number: 9994710Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polyetherimide, a polyester carbonate, and a reinforcement agent; wherein the composition comprises the reinforcement agent in an amount ranging from 1 wt % to 70 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition; wherein the polyester carbonate comprises at least 40 mole % resorcinol based aryl ester linkages. Also, disclosed herein are articles comprising the compositions disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventor: Mohammad Moniruzzaman
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Patent number: 9995437Abstract: An LED light bulb has a light emitting bulb part 22 which comprises a central core 24 running from the top towards the bottom and which provides an open passageway at least at the top. The LEDs are mounted in thermal contact around the central core 24. This design provides an air flow to promote cooling of the LEDs. This in turn enables a reduced size and cost of the heat sink, or avoids the need for a heat sink altogether.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Marcellinus Petrus Carolus Michael Krijn, Siebe Tjerk De Zwart, Tim Dekker, Alexander Jacobus Mariette Van Neer, Jochen Renaat Van Gheluwe, Hendrikus Hubertus Petrus Gommans
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Patent number: 9997829Abstract: A Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled device is disclosed. The NFC device includes an antenna. The NFC device also includes an impedance matching network, a carrier frequency generator to generate a carrier wave, a receiver for receiving a magnetic induction wave, a transmitter, a driver circuit configured to alter an impedance of an antenna network associated with the antenna between a first impedance and a second impedance and a control unit. The control unit is configured to derive a first phase difference between the received magnetic induction wave and an internal clock at the first impedance and a second phase difference between the received magnetic induction wave and the internal clock at the second impedance. The control unit is further configured to change a phase of the carrier wave based on a difference between the first phase difference and a second phase difference.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Michael Gebhart, Fred George Nunziata, Hubert Watzinger
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Patent number: 9995476Abstract: In various embodiments, disclosed is a lighting device comprising a bulbous body mounted on a cap, and an inner surface of the bulbous body comprising a plurality of steps that are axially displaced relative to each other along a central axis of the lighting device. The plurality of steps comprising in one example a first step supporting a first plurality of solid state lighting elements; and a second step supporting a second plurality of solid state lighting elements, wherein the first step is located in between the cap and the second step. A luminaire including such a lighting device is also disclosed. The lighting device may further comprise a bulbous member separated from the cap by a transparent member having a stepped wall profile including the first step and the second step.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Yan Xiong, Hongxia Li, Zhenning Yao, ZhenXuan Lin, Bao Wang
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Patent number: 9994673Abstract: A bisphenol polyether oligomer composition comprising greater than 90 wt. % of an oligomer of the formula wherein Ra, Rb, and Rc are each independently a C1-12 alkyl, C1-12 alkoxy, or C1-12 alkylarylene, each Xa is independently a single bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2—, —C(O)—, or a C1-18 organic group, G is H or p, q, and t are each independently integers of 0 to 4, n is 1 to 10; and wherein the bisphenol polyether oligomer composition comprises: a total halide content of less than 1000 ppm, less than 1000 ppm of —CH2OH groups, less than 5 wt. % cyclic oligomers, and less than 100 ppm of a bisphenol of the formula wherein Ra, Rb, Xa, p and q are the same as in the oligomer.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Jill Ellen Marshall, Robert Russell Gallucci, James Alan Mahood
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Patent number: 9993515Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to produce a composition comprising water-soluble peptides and having a Trp/LNAA ratio of more than 0.15, which comprises hydrolyzing lysozyme, preferably hen eggs lysozyme, to prepare a hydrolysate having a DH of between 5 and 45.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Andre Leonardus De Roos, Luppo Edens, Rudolf Franciscus Van Beckhoven, Alexander Lucia Leonardus Duchateau, Joris Kloek
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Patent number: D820495Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Waltherus Emericus Johannes Van Gompel, Mark Eduard Johan Sipkes
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Patent number: PP29389Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFTEQ’, particularly characterized by having white flowers with a purple fleck at the center, fresh green buds, and fading purple flecks on the lip, 1 to 3 peduncles that are medium long and moderate, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten