Patents Assigned to B
  • MAGNETIC BIAS STRUCTURE FOR MAGNETORESISTIVE SENSOR HAVING A SCISSOR STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130082696
    Abstract: A scissor style magnetic sensor having a novel hard bias structure for improved magnetic biasing robustness. The sensor includes a sensor stack that includes first and second magnetic layers separated by a non-magnetic layer such as an electrically insulating barrier layer or an electrically conductive spacer layer. The first and second magnetic layers have magnetizations that are antiparallel coupled, but that are canted in a direction that is neither parallel with nor perpendicular to the air bearing surface by a magnetic bias stricture. The magnetic bias structure includes a neck portion extending from the back edge of the sensor stack and having first and second sides that are aligned with first and second sides of the sensor stack. The bias structure also includes a tapered or wedged portion extending backward from the neck portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Quang Le, Simon H. Liao, Shuxia Wang, Guangli Liu, Yongchul Ahn
  • APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS FROM WATER
    Publication number: 20130081949
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water. The apparatus includes a housing, an inlet to let water into the housing, an outlet to let water out of the housing, a first and second electrode connected to a power supply configured to create an electrical potential difference between the first and the second electrodes, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes, the spacer comprising a pillar structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.
    Inventors: Hank Robert Reinhoudt, Albert Van Der Wal, Piotr Edward Dlugolecki
  • TRANSFORMED CELLS THAT FERMENT-PENTOSE SUGARS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20130084617
    Abstract: The present invention relates to host cells transformed with a nucleic acid sequence encoding a eukaryotic xylose isomerase obtainable from an anaerobic fungus. When expressed, the sequence encoding the xylose isomerase confers to the host cell the ability to convert xylose to xylulose which may be further metabolized by the host cell. Thus, the host cell is capable of growth on xylose as carbon source. The host cell preferably is a eukaryotic microorganism such as a yeast or a filamentous fungus. The invention further relates to processes for the production of fermentation products such as ethanol, in which a host cell of the invention uses xylose for growth and for the production of the fermentation product. The invention further relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding eukaryotic xylose isomerases and xylulose kinases as obtainable from anaerobic fungi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: C5 Yeast Company B.V
    Inventor: C5 Yeast Company B.V
  • Visual Element, Method and System
    Publication number: 20130086610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for displaying a user interface comprising a number of elements on which the user can focus his/her attention as desired, comprising steps for: rendering elements which together form the graphic user interface, distinguishing the element of the actual focus of the user, providing a visual effect to be further rendered in respect of the element of the actual focus, and rendering the visual effect in the user interface, whereby the attention of the user is directed relatively easily to the element of the actual focus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: ActiveVideo Networks B.V.
    Inventor: ActiveVideo Networks B.V.
  • PHYSIOTHERAPY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130085531
    Abstract: An apparatus (1) for treating a body part (5) of a patient (3) is provided. The apparatus comprises a support (7) for at least partially supporting and holding the body part and a manipulator (11) connected to the support for supporting and maneuvering the support. The manipulator comprises a parallel linkage device (13) comprising a plurality of hingedly interconnected linear actuators (19). The the parallel linkage device (11) comprises at least one hinge (21) comprising a, preferably resilient, tendon joint (61). Further, a method, a storage medium and a piece of headgear are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: ENRAF-NONIUS B.V.
    Inventors: Johannes Bastiaan Hartman, Arie Van Baren
  • Kledingstuk
    Publication number: 20130081192
    Abstract: The invention relates to a garment, comprising an outer fabric extending over at least a part of the garment and provided with a closable ventilation opening, a closing means for the opening comprising an orientation closing the opening and an orientation leaving clear the opening, a material extending at least over the ventilation opening and provided with at least one ventilation hole, a water barrier at least partly enclosing the at least one ventilation hole, wherein the water barrier lies against the closing means with a bias in the orientation of the closing means closing the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: IVAN VOS HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: IVAN VOS HOLDING B.V.
  • PASSENGER OXYGEN MASK
    Publication number: 20130081633
    Abstract: A passenger oxygen mask includes a carrier body and an annular holder which is provided on the carrier body and which is with an opening for fastening a pull device. A slot through which the pull device can be introduced into the opening is provided in the annular holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: B/E AEROSPACE SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventor: B/E Aerospace Systems GmbH
  • AMINATED ION EXCHANGE RESINS AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130085190
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel anion exchange resins and methods of making them. It relates more particularly to aminated cross-linked resin bead polymers containing an inert and/or chloromethylated core, and an aminated outer shell, and to methods for preparing the same. These resins exhibit improved anion exchange properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: BROTECH CORP. D/B/A PUROLITE
    Inventor: Brotech Corp. d/b/a Purolite
  • POULTRY PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POULTRY PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20130084787
    Abstract: A poultry processing device for removing skin from the meat of poultry is provided. The device can include a conveyor line for moving the poultry in their conveying path and one or more de-skinning means in or adjacent to the conveying path for processing the passing poultry. Each of the de-skinning means can include a rotatable gripper roll which is circumferentially provided with longitudinally extending teeth having radial ends facing away from a rotational axis of the roll and providing a frictional outer surface to the roll for catching engagement with the skin, Each the de-skinning means can further include pinch means adjacent to the rotatable gripper roll to pinch or trap the skin between the gripper roll and the pinch means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: MEYN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY B.V.
    Inventor: Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V.
  • METHOD FOR CREATING BURST MAGNITUDE SERVO PATTERNS WITH UNIPOLAR BITS ON A MAGNETIC MEDIA OF A MAGNETIC DATA RECORDING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130083420
    Abstract: A magnetic data storage system having a magnetic disk having burst patterns for providing a position error signal (PES) wherein each magnetic burst pattern is offset from an adjacent burst pattern by ¼ track pitch. All of the magnetic bits of the burst patterns can be unipolar magnetized, and the bits of each burst pattern can be aligned with one another in radial and circumferential direction. The magnetic media can be a bit patterned media wherein the magnetic bits of the burst patterns are magnetically isolated portions separated by non-magnetic spaces or non-magnetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Albrecht, Toshiki Hirano, Tetsuo Semba, Xiaotian Sun
  • Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Treads
    Publication number: 20130081578
    Abstract: An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having a conductive trace. The carrier can further include a bottom surface with a tread pattern having a pattern of grooves. The conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the pattern of grooves, which can prevent water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: BIRD-B-GONE, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Apparatus And Method For Reducing Energy Consumption In Monitoring Means Of a Plurality Of Piezoelectric Components
    Publication number: 20130082568
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing energy consumption in monitoring means of a plurality of piezoelectric components comprises a plurality of piezoelectric components as well as monitoring means for monitoring the status of the piezoelectric components. The monitoring means have two states namely active and inactive. The piezoelectric components are connected in parallel to each other. A current detecting circuit comprises a switch and a resistor that is connected in parallel to the switch. A controller having two states that are active and inactive. The controller is configured to open the switch in response to the controller being in the inactive state and to close the switch in response to the controller being in the active state. The closing of the switch triggers a state change in the monitoring means from their inactive state to their active state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Aito B.V.
    Inventors: Kasper Rönning, Sakari Tanhua, Pauli Laitinen, Harry Van Dalen
  • New tomato variety NUN 00175 TOP
    Publication number: 20130086710
    Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 00175 TOP or N 6404 which is especially useful as processing tomato.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Nunhems B.V.
    Inventor: Nunhems B.V.
  • AIRCRAFT INTERIOR DOOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130081330
    Abstract: An aircraft interior door assembly, such as for a lavatory, including a door panel configured to simultaneously pivot and translate within its opening, a first pair of linear door guides running parallel to the door opening for guiding pivoting and translational movement of the door panel, the door panel pivotally attached to the first pair of linear door guides mid-span along its length, and a second pair of linear door guides running along an adjacent wall at an angle to the door opening for guiding an attached side of the door panel along the adjacent wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Clarence M. Ivester, Sylvio A.C. Bravetti
  • SHINGLED RECORDING SYSTEMS USING MULTIPLE PASS WRITE, SINGLE PASS READ ARCHITECTURE
    Publication number: 20130083416
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a magnetic data storage system includes a bit patterned magnetic medium, wherein centers of bits in adjacent data tracks do not lie on a common line in a cross-track direction, a magnetic head having a writer element having a width greater than a width of a data track in a track width direction adapted for writing data successively to at least two adjacent data tracks of the magnetic medium, and a reader element having a width larger than the width of a data track in the track width direction adapted for reading data concurrently from the at least two adjacent data tracks of the magnetic medium in a single pass, a drive mechanism for passing the magnetic medium over the magnetic head, and a controller electrically coupled to the magnetic head for controlling operation of the magnetic head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Prakash Kasiraj, Thomas R. Albrecht
  • MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20130084650
    Abstract: The invention relates to an in vitro method for determining procalcitonin levels in plasma and urine as a diagnostic marker to identify patients with urinary tract infections, in vitro methods to perform said determination, a kit for the diagnosis of patients with urinary tract infections, and the usefulness of procalcitonin in the diagnosis urinary tract infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: B.R.A.H.M.S GMBH
    Inventors: Francesco Giunta, Francesco Forfori, Giada Seri
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING ORGANIC NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20130084461
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing organic nanoparticles comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a solution comprising an unsaturated polyester and/or a vinyl ester resin, an initiator and a hydrophobic monomer; (b) emulsifying the solution obtained in step (a) in an aqueous phase; and thereafter (c) curing the emulsified solution. The invention further provides organic nanoparticles obtainable by the process according to the invention; various uses of said nanoparticles; and paper, dye compositions and toner compositions comprising said nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventor: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
  • CURABLE MIXTURE
    Publication number: 20130085210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable mixture suitable for obtaining “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture, comprising at least one mineral binder, a powder comprising at least one fluoroorganyl-substituted silicon compound encapsulated in a water-soluble polymer, the amount of the silicon compound being 0.001% to 8% by weight, based on the present mixture, and optionally further adjuvants, and also to a process for preparing the mixture and to the use thereof. The invention further relates to a water-redispersible powder and also to a corresponding intermediate for use in the curable mixture in order to obtain “easy-to-clean” properties in the cured mixture. Also claimed, furthermore, is a process for preparing the powder, and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicants: Akzo Nobel Chemicals International B.V., Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Manuel Friedel, Philipp Albert, Burkhard Standke, Spomenko Ljesic, Ulf Kehrer
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE MOBILE PRINTING
    Publication number: 20130085968
    Abstract: An approach is provided for secured mobile printing. A printing platform receives a printing request, generates authenticating information associated with the print request, and sends the authenticating information to a mobile device for retrieval of printed materials generated in response to the printing request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicants: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP (D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS), VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.
    Inventors: Paul T. Schultz, Mark J. Hahn, Robert A. Sartini, Todd M. Willis
  • AUDIO AMPLIFIER
    Publication number: 20130083947
    Abstract: An audio amplifier may comprise a signal limiting circuit and a power amplifier. The signal limiting circuit may be configured to limit an audio signal received at an input and to provide it as a limited audio signal at an output. The power amplifier may have a supply connection which may be coupled to a power supply unit in order to supply power to the power amplifier. The power amplifier may be configured to amplify a signal, which may be based on the limited audio signal, and to provide it as a level-limited audio signal at an output which may be coupled to a load, so that the load may be operated at limited power. The signal limiting circuit may be configured to produce an audio signal which may be limited depending on the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: d&b audiotechnik GmbH
    Inventor: d&b audiotechnik GmbH