Patents Assigned to B
  • Apparatus and method for placing plant cuttings and cutting holding unit for planting cuttings in a cultivation medium
    Patent number: 9907235
    Abstract: A cutting holding unit for planting cuttings in a cultivation medium comprising a cutting clamp comprising two opposing members for clamping a portion of a cutting at a clamping position; and a holding device comprising two opposing members arranged to hold the cutting at a position closer to a cutting end that is to be put into the cultivation medium than the clamping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: IG SPECIALS B.V.
    Inventors: Wim Struijk, Wim Van Der El, Dirk De Koning, Willem Nicolaas Schouten
  • Wall mounted stowage compartment
    Patent number: 9908623
    Abstract: A wall mounted stowage compartment for a passenger cabin of an aircraft includes a housing having a rearwardly facing wall mounted to a forwardly facing interior monument wall. The stowage compartment is located under an aft most passenger seat adjacent to the forwardly facing interior monument wall. The stowage compartment includes a stowage compartment drawer, and a protective breathing equipment compartment is mounted to a side wall of the aircraft cabin monument, and includes a forwardly facing edge that follows a contour of the forwardly facing wall of the aircraft cabin monument extending from a forwardly facing recess to the floor of the cabin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank E. Hashberger, David R. Benton
  • Blends of polyetherimide sulfone and poly(arylene sulfide)
    Patent number: 9909006
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a compatible blend of i) 60 to 85 weight percent of a linear poly(arylene sulfide), ii) 15 to 40 weight percent of a polyetherimide sulfone; and iii) 1 to 3 weight percent of a novolac resin having an average of 2 or more epoxy groups per molecule. Weight percent is based on the total weight of the composition. An article made from the composition has a tensile strength greater than or equal to 70 megaPascals (MPa), as determined by ASTM D638, an impact strength of greater than or equal to 3 kiloJoules per square meter (kJ/m2), as determined by ASTM D256, and an elongation at break greater than or equal to 3 % as determined by ASTM D638. Methods of making the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: SABIC GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V.
    Inventors: Hariharan Ramalingam, Gurulingamurthy M. Haralur, Siva Kumar Sreeramagiri, Gautam Chatterjee, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, Sanjay Braj Mishra
  • Componentized junction models
    Patent number: 9909894
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for componentized junction models. A plurality of road junction configurations are defined with a different set of road segment models corresponding to each of the plurality of road junction configurations. One of the plurality of road junction configurations are selected for a route through a physical road junction. A model of the physical road junction is generated by assembling the set of road segment models corresponding to the selected road junction configuration. The three-dimensional model of the physical road junction is rendered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: HERE Global B.V.
    Inventors: Robin Kim, Michael Limber, Jeff Bach
  • Lollipop molding machine with a die set
    Patent number: 9907317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding machine, particularly for lollipops, with a die set that, during production, rotates around an axle. The present invention further relates to a molding machine with a container for the stick and to a method to assemble or disassemble a die set from the axle of a molding machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: GEA FOOD SOLUTIONS WEERT B.V.
    Inventors: Bruno Gerfried Baumeister, Davy Segers
  • Patterning device manipulating system and lithographic apparatuses
    Patent number: 9910368
    Abstract: A system (300) for supporting an exchangeable object (302) can include a movable structure (304) and an object holder (306) configured to be movable relative to the movable structure. The object holder can be configured to hold the exchangeable object. The system can also include a first actuator assembly (308) and second actuator assembly (316). The first actuator assembly can be configured to apply a force to the object holder to translate the exchangeable object generally along a plane. The second actuator assembly can be configured to apply a bending moment to the object holder. The exchangeable object can be a patterning device of a lithographic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: ASML Netherlands B.V., ASML Holding N.V.
    Inventors: Christiaan Louis Valentin, Erik Roelof Loopstra, Christopher Charles Ward, Daniel Nathan Burbank, Mark Josef Schuster, Peter James Graffeo
  • Lighting device with remote wavelength converting element
    Patent number: 9909724
    Abstract: A lighting device (1) is provided comprising at least one light source (3), a wavelength converting element (8) adapted to convert a wavelength of light emitted by the at least one light source, at least one support (7) arranged to support the wavelength converting element remote from the at least one light source, and an envelope (2) adapted to enclose the wavelength converting element and at least a portion of the at least one support. The at least one support is arranged to be able to pivot relative to the wavelength converting element. The present lighting device enables using a rigid wavelength converting element and an at least partially rigid support, as these two components may be moved relative to each other for facilitating insertion of the unit in the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Antonius Adrianus Maria Marinus, Vincent Stefan David Gielen, Wiebe Wagemans
  • Power quality issue mitigation through hybrid grid
    Patent number: 9912163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit arrangement for mitigating power quality issues. It offers protection to sensitive devices against, for example, voltage sags and swells. The system introduces, for loads connected to an AC power source (e.g. a TV in a home connected to the power grid) a DC power source coupled to a controllable inverter and a controllable switching mechanism. By switching to a series configuration, the DC power source (e.g. a photovoltaic power source) can either draw or supply power in order to mitigate a power quality issue. In normal operation, by switching to a parallel configuration the DC power source can feed the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Priya Ranjan Mishra, Rakeshbabu Panguloori, Arup Dalal, Sagar Goel
  • Radiation source, metrology apparatus, lithographic system and device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 9913357
    Abstract: A radiation source apparatus comprising: a container comprising walls for defining a space for containing a gaseous medium in which plasma which emits plasma emitted radiation is generated following excitation of the gaseous medium by a driving radiation; and a thermal load applicator adapted to apply a thermal load to at least part of the walls of the container to reduce stresses in the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventor: Martijn Petrus Christianus Van Heumen
  • Lithographic apparatus, method for positioning an object in a lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method
    Patent number: 9910367
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus including: a first object, a second object which is moveable relative to the first object in a moving direction, a set of cables and/or tubing arranged between the first object and the second object, a guiding drum to guide the set of cables and/or tubing, the guiding drum being rotatable about a rotation axis extending perpendicular to the moving direction, a drum positioning device to position the guiding drum such that it follows movement of the set of cables and/or tubing caused by movement of the second object relative to the first object and a guiding structure to guide movement of the guiding drum in the moving direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventor: Sander Christiaan Broers
  • Method of transferring data, computer program product and tag
    Patent number: 9911014
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of transferring data using a tag, said tag comprising an RF interface unit, a host interface unit and a memory, the method comprising: the RF interface unit connects the tag to an RF device; the host interface unit connects the tag to a host device; the tag enters into a pass-through mode; in said pass-through mode, the tag transfers data, either in a first configured transfer direction, from the RF device to the host device, or, in a second configured transfer direction, from the host device to the RF device; in said pass-through mode, the tag buffers said data in the memory. Furthermore, a corresponding computer program product and a corresponding tag are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Sreedhar Patange, Nitin Labdhe
  • Voice coil motor and loudspeaker controller
    Patent number: 9913041
    Abstract: A voice coil motor controller configured to determine a voltage across and a current through a voice coil motor having an input signal supplied thereto and determine its impedance therefrom, the controller further configured to identify asymmetry in variations of said impedance over time to determine an asymmetry value, the controller further configured to provide for control of said voice coil motor using said asymmetry value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventor: Lise Daubigny
  • X-ray tube anode arrangement
    Patent number: 9911569
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an X-ray tube component, includes diffusion bonding or brazing an anode of rhodium, molybdenum or tungsten to a heat spreader of molybdenum, tungsten, or a composite of molybdenum and/or tungsten. Suitable joint materials for diffusion bonding include gold; suitable joint materials for brazing include an alloy of silver and copper, an alloy of silver, copper and palladium, an alloy of gold and copper or an alloy of gold, copper and nickel. The resulting tube component delivers reliable behaviors and the joint can withstand high temperatures, high temperature gradients, fast temperature changes, extremely high radiation and extremely high electric field, while maintaining good high vacuum properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Malvern Panalytical B.V.
    Inventors: J. van der Borst, Bart Filmer, Ben Hageluken, Jos Schalley, Romulus Mihalca
  • Enabling a software application to be executed on a hardware device
    Patent number: 9910970
    Abstract: The invention provides a method, a hardware circuit and a hardware device for enabling a software application to be executed on a hardware device in dependence of the hardware circuit, while preventing the execution of a binary copy of the application in another hardware device. Challenge data originating from the software application is input to a hardware circuit of the hardware device, wherein the hardware circuit is configured to perform a deterministic function. Response data is generated by the hardware device, which is used to manipulate at least a part of the software application to thereby enable the software application to be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: IRDETO B.V.
    Inventor: Jeroen Mathias Doumen
  • Multi-tiered product display stand
    Patent number: D811782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: GRUPO BIMBO, S.A.B. DE C.V.
    Inventor: Tzitzijani del Carmen Silva Rodriguez
  • Rose plant named ‘ESM R197’
    Patent number: PP29046
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘ESM R197’, characterized by its upright and strong flowering stems; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; relatively tall flower buds; red-colored flowers; good productivity with about one flowering stem developing per plant each month; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • plant named ‘Duepelsabrey’
    Patent number: PP29065
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Duepelsabrey’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; semi-double red purple-colored flowers with lighter red purple-colored centers and margins; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Eveline Barends
  • plant named ‘Duealcostra’
    Patent number: PP29074
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Duealcostra’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading, trailing and decumbent plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; red to dark red-colored petals with a dark purple-colored central band and yellow-colored stripes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • plant named ‘Barpenpeppur’
    Patent number: PP29081
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Penstemon plant named ‘Barpenpeppur’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark red purple-colored flowers with light pink-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ellen van Sambeek
  • plant named ‘BARSOLMAG’
    Patent number: PP29086
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Solidago plant named ‘BARSOLMAG’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; unique flat-top spray formation; and inflorescences with light yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Silvan Kamstra