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Patent number: 9966928Abstract: There is provided a signal splitter comprising at least four outputs and a plurality of step-up transformers, wherein each step-up transformer has less than seven turns. A first step-up transformer is connected to a common port and positioned between the input and second and third step-up transformers. The first step-up transformer has a different number of turns to the second and third step-up transformers.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Technetix B.V.Inventor: Martien Rijssemus
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Patent number: 9963713Abstract: The present invention relates to a Brassica plant, in particular a Brassica oleracea plant carrying a genetic determinant that may comprise QTLI and/or QTL2 and/or QTL3, which confer resistance against Plasrnodiophora brassicae, and which genetic determinant is present in plants that are grown from seeds which were deposited with the NCIMB under NCIMB accession number 41851. The present invention further relates to a nucleic acid molecule causative of resistance against Plasrnodiophora brassicae, which may comprise a DNA sequence, located on chromosome 3, a nucleic acid molecule causative of resistance against Plasrnodiophora brassicae, which may comprise a DNA sequence located on chromosome 8, and a nucleic acid molecule causative of resistance against Plasrnodiophora brassicae, which may comprise a DNA sequence, located on chromosome 4.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt En Zaadhandel B.V.Inventors: Adrianus Johannes Maria Van Den Nieuwenhuizen, Evgeny Novoselov, Mathieu Pierre Bertrand Detavernier
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Patent number: 9963549Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly (ester amide) (PEA) having a chemical formula described by structural formula (IV), wherein m+p varies from 0.9-0.1 and q varies from 0.1 to 0.9 m+p+q=1 whereby m or p could be 0 n is about 5 to about 300; (pref. 50-200) R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of (C2-C20) alkylene, (C2-C20) alkenylene, —(R9—CO—O—R10—O—CO—R9)—, —CHR11—O—CO—R12—COOCR11— and combinations thereof; R3 and R4 in a single backbone unit m or p, respectively, are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C6)alkyl, (C2-C6)alkenyl, (C2-C6)alkynyl, (C6-C10)aryl, (C1-C6)alkyl, —(CH2)SH, —(CH2)2S(CH3), —CH2OH, —CH(OH)CH3, —(CH2)4NH3+, —(CH2)3NHC(?NH2+)NH2, —CH2COOH, —(CH2)COOH, —CH2—CO—NH2, —CH2CH2—CO—NH2, —CH2CH2COOH, CH3—CH2—CH(CH3)—, (CH3)2—CH—CH2—, H2N—(CH2)4—, Ph-CH2—, CH?C—CH2—, HO-p-Ph-CH2—, (CH3)2—CH—, Ph-NH—, NH—(CH2)3—C—, NH—CH?N—CH?C—CH2—.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS, B.V.Inventors: Guy Draaisma, George Mihov
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Patent number: 9963279Abstract: A container for transporting and storing a liquid and with a dual function closure, the container comprises a container body with at least one inlet opening closed by a cap. The cap comprises a first and a second opening, as well as a first closure insert and a second closure insert. The first and second openings are each surrounded by a respective circumferential wall that comprises a shoulder. Each closure insert releasably engages with the respective shoulder such that the respective opening is fluid tightly closed. The cap comprises a locking means adapted to engage with a locking interface of a coupling device.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Scholle IPN IP B.V.Inventors: Robert Huber, Juan Sasturain, Roy Metcalf, Harald Kroger, Richard Garnett
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Patent number: 9963545Abstract: Processes for increasing the chemical resistance of a surface of a formed article are disclosed. The formed article is produced from a polymeric composition comprising a photoactive additive containing photoactive groups derived from a monofunctional benzophenone. The surface of the formed article is then exposed to ultraviolet light to cause crosslinking of the photoactive additive and produce a crosslinked surface. The crosslinking enhances the chemical resistance of the surface. Various means for controlling the depth of the crosslinking are also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.Inventors: Jean-Francois Morizur, Paul Dean Sybert, Amanda Marie Flores, Peter Johnson, Andrew Frazee, Thomas L. Evans
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Publication number: 20180119941Abstract: Luminaires are disclosed that are configured to emit LED illumination. Certain components of the luminaire can be assembled without the use of fasteners. Further, the luminaires can include a plastic heat sink that can be molded with other components of the luminaire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Sabic Global Technologies B.V.Inventors: Arunachala PARAMESHWARA, Venkatesha NARAYANASWAMY, Remesh KUZHIKKALI, Ramanand SINGH
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Publication number: 20180120715Abstract: A vacuum system for extracting a stream of a multi-phase fluid from a photolithography tool comprises a pumping arrangement for drawing the fluid from the tool, and an extraction tank located upstream from the pumping arrangement for separating the fluid drawn from the tool into gas and liquid phases. The pumping arrangement comprises a first pump for extracting gas from the tank, and a second pump for extracting liquid from the tank. In order to minimize any pressure fluctuations transmitted from the vacuum system back to the fluid within the tool, a pressure control system maintains a substantially constant pressure in the tank by regulating the amounts of liquid and gas within the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.Inventors: Andrew John HARPHAM, Paul John SHECHTER, Paul Alan STOCKMAN
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Publication number: 20180118088Abstract: A retractor may include various features that reduce the amount of space necessary to secure an object, for example, a wheelchair in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the webbing is designed to come off of the top of the retractor spool, which shifts the webbing take-off point from the spool rearward, as compared to prior art retractors. In another embodiment, the retractor is provided with a webbing guide that rotates around at least a portion of the circumference of the retractor spool. The rotatable guide also shifts the take-off point from the webbing guide rearward, as compared to prior art retractors. In yet another embodiment, the retractor is provided with both a rotatable webbing guide and webbing that comes off of the top of the spool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Valeda Company (d/b/a "Q'Straint")Inventors: Edgardo CARDONA, Patrick GIRARDIN
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Publication number: 20180116918Abstract: Disclosed is a benefit agent delivery particle comprising a benefit agent; and a chitosan salt at the outer surface of the particle, wherein the chitosan salt comprises a chitosan component and amino acid anion, wherein the amino acid comprises phenylalamine; the amino acid does not comprises tyrosine; and the amino acid does not comprises histidine or the amino acid comprises no greater than 20% of histidine by mole of the total amino acid, wherein the benefit agent comprises fragrance, pro-fragrance, hair conditioning agent, anti-dandruff agent, moisturizers, emollients, dyes, pigments, colour care additives, or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Christopher Clarkson JONES, Kenneth Stuart LEE, Xiaoyun PAN, Yan WU, Yuanyuan ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180120709Abstract: A method including: determining a first simulated partial image formed, by a lithographic projection apparatus, from a first radiation portion propagating along a first group of one or more directions; determining a second simulated partial image formed, by the lithographic projection apparatus, from a second radiation portion propagating along a second group of one or more directions; and determining an image by incoherently adding the first partial image and the second partial image, wherein the first group of one or more directions and the second group of one or more directions are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Duan-Fu Stephen HSU, Rafael C. HOWELL, Jianjun JIA
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Publication number: 20180120094Abstract: Processing circuitry includes circuitry to receive data, where the data is indicative of a measurement of a region of a substrate, the region having a first layer, and a second layer, and the first and second layers are provided one above the other with respect to the substrate. The measurement being indicative of an optical parameter associated with the first layer. The processing circuitry further includes circuitry to calculate a thickness of the second layer based on the received data.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: HP INDIGO B.V.Inventor: Avishai Moshel
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Publication number: 20180120717Abstract: Provided in one example herein is a liquid electrophotographic varnish composition. The composition includes resin particles each including a polymeric resin mixture, which includes a first polymeric resin including an ethylene-based polymer; and a second polymeric resin including a polyamide. The composition also includes a carrier fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: HP INDIGO B.V.Inventors: Getahun Biadglin, Guy Nesher, Ilanit Mor, Haim Cohen, Tony Azzam, Samer Farran, Yael Kowal-Blau, Albert Teishev
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Publication number: 20180121572Abstract: A system for managing workspace configurations disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of sensors, at least one of the sensors being associated with a corresponding workspace, determining changes in a current configuration of the work space with regard to a previous configuration of the space, wherein the current configuration is determined based on signals received from selected ones of the sensors and providing an indication when the a change in the configuration has been determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: ROHIT KUMAR, MAULIN DAHYABHAI PATEL, MATHAN KUMAR GOPAL SAMY
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Publication number: 20180118788Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peptidomimetic compounds that are capable of binding to and/or neutralizing influenza viruses, in particular influenza A viruses of phylogenetic group 1, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the peptidomimetic compounds in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and/or treatment of influenza virus infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V.Inventors: Maria VAN DONGEN, Christophe Francis Robert Nestor BUYCK, Wim Bert Griet SCHEPENS, Jaroslaw JURASZEK, Bart Rudolf Romanie KESTELEYN, Pierre Jean-Marie Bernard RABOISSON, Boerries BRANDENBURG
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Publication number: 20180124286Abstract: Examples analyze a digital image to determine an amount of high-frequencies corresponding to each pixel of the digital image based at least in part on gradients corresponding to a pixel neighborhood of each pixel. Examples analyze the digital image to determine a degree of randomness for each pixel based at least in part on the corresponding gradients. Examples generate an activity mask for the digital image based at least in part on the amount of high-frequencies and the degree of randomness corresponding to each pixel. Examples process the pixels of the digital image by performing gray component replacement to generate a color transformed image based at least in part on the activity mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: HP INDIGO B.V.Inventors: Noam Shaham, Liron Itan, Mirta Perlman, Oren Haik, Oded Perry, Tal Framk, Ram Dagan, Gregory Braverman
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Publication number: 20180120691Abstract: A patterning device carries a pattern of features to be transferred onto a substrate using a lithographic apparatus. The patterning device is free of light absorber material, at least in an area. The pattern of features in the area may include a dense array of lines, trenches, dots or holes. Individual lines, holes, etc. are defined in at least one direction by pairs of edges between regions of different phase in the patterning device. A distance between the pair of edges in the at least one direction is at least 15% smaller than a size of the individual feature to be formed on the substrate once adjusted by a magnification factor, if any, of the lithographic apparatus. The patterning device may be adapted for use in EUV lithography. The patterning device may be adapted for use in a negative tone resist and development process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Frank Arnoldus Johannes Maria DRIESSEN, Duan-Fu Stephen HSU
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Publication number: 20180123794Abstract: The invention relates to a method for setting up a secure session between a first entity and a second entity. In an embodiment, the first entity is a user authentication device and the second entity is an application running on a platform. The method comprises generating a first random number. A user enters a first string, derived from said first number, into the second entity. Further, the method includes applying a one-way function to the first string or to a derivative thereof, obtaining an encoded string. The method also comprises transmitting the encoded string to an intermediate node that is in connection to the first entity and the second entity. Further, the method comprises the step of sharing a second random number with the second entity. The method also comprises a step of deriving a secret key from the first and the second string.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Ubiqu B.V.Inventor: Boris Petrov Dokov GORANOV
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Publication number: 20180120714Abstract: A method involving providing incident radiation of a first polarization state by an optical component into an interface of an object with an external environment, wherein a surface is provided adjacent the interface and separated by a gap from the interface, detecting, from incident radiation reflected from the interface and from the surface, radiation of a second different polarization state arising from the reflection of incident radiation of the first polarization at the interface as distinct from the radiation of the first polarization state in the reflected radiation, and producing a position signal representative of a relative position between the focus of the optical component and the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Ferry ZIJP, Duygu AKBULUT, Peter Danny VAN VOORST, Jeroen Johan Maarten VAN DE WIJDEVEN, Koos VAN BERKEL
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Publication number: 20180124977Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilbechgre’, characterized by its compact, uniformly mounding and upright to broadly spreading plant habit; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; light yellow-colored double flowers with red purple-colored margins and apices; and good container and garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: HILVERDA KOOIJ B.V.Inventor: ARTHUR N.J. KOEKKOEK
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Publication number: 20180124979Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Ferangel’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and double type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: FETURA B.V.Inventor: SANNE HELENA RUIGROK
