Patents Assigned to D
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Publication number: 20210089185Abstract: In a frequency multiplexed capacitive touch sensor, a plurality of resonance frequencies may be used to drive electrodes for sensing touch. A capacitive touch sensor apparatus is provided that includes a substrate layer and a plurality of resonant circuits. Each resonant circuit comprises a respective electrode and a respective electromechanical resonator connected to the respective electrode. The electromechanical resonators comprise any suitable high-Q resonator including, but not limited to: ceramic oscillators; crystal oscillators; and MEMs oscillators, as described above. The electrodes of the plurality of resonant circuits are distributed on the substrate layer. The electromechanical resonators may allow relatively close spacing of adjacent resonance frequencies, in comparison to resonant circuits with discrete inductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: 1004335 ONTARIO INC. CARRYING ON BUSINESS AS A D METROInventors: Robert Donald MCCULLOCH, Guy Michael Amyon Farquharson DUXBURY, Albert M. DAVID, Gueorgui PAVLOV
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Publication number: 20210090468Abstract: Tamper-evident features for containers. A tamper-evident film is target printed onto a sheet material that is thermoformable. The sheet is thermoformed into a container base or lid having a desired shape, such that the tamper-evident film is positioned in a desired area. A container lid is disposed on the container base, and heat sealed to a rim or edge of the container base. The heat sealing activates an adhesive of the tamper-evident film, and when the container lid is removed or separated from the container base, a first portion of the tamper-evident film remains on the container lid and a second portion remains on the container base. The separation of the tamper-evident film provides an indication of tampering.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicants: D&W Fine Pack, Nakamoto Packs Co. Ltd.Inventors: Roland R. Stephens, Scott Rhea, Masaya Kosaka, Hideki Yokotani, Reiichhi Konishi
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Publication number: 20210084948Abstract: The present invention relates to a savoury concentrate comprising: a. at least 30 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of an oil phase comprising liquid oil; b. 3-30 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of an edible salt; c. 1-50 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of savoury taste giving ingredients; d. up to 10 wt. %, by weight of the concentrate, of water; and e. a fibrous preparation of delaminated cell wall material from plant tissue; wherein the fibrous preparation is dispersed in the oil phase in a concentration of 0.1 to 10 wt. %, by weight of the combined weight of the liquid oil and the fibrous preparation. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of the savoury concentrate and to a process for preparing a ready-to-eat savoury product using the savoury concentrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Conopco Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Hendrikus Theodorus Wilhelmus Maria van der Hijden, Marc Lemmers, Robert Vreeker
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Patent number: 10954309Abstract: An Fc-binding polypeptide of improved alkali stability, comprising a mutant of an Fc-binding domain of Staphylococcus Protein A (SpA), as defined by SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO:3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO 26 or SEQ ID NO 27, wherein at least the alanine residue at the position corresponding to position 42 in SEQ ID NO:4-7 has been mutated to arginine and/or wherein at least the aspartic acid residue at the position corresponding to position 37 in SEQ ID NO:4-7 has been mutated to glutamic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Cytiva BioProcess R&D ABInventors: Gustav Rodrigo, Tomas Bjorkman, Mats Ander
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Patent number: 10954563Abstract: The invention relates to methods for predicting the onset of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) induced by an antipsychotic-based treatment as well as methods for providing personalized medicine to patients based on the sequence of several SNPs associated with the onset of EPS. The invention relates as well to kits for carrying out the diagnostic and predictive medicine methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignees: UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA, HOSPITAL CLINIC DE BARCELONA, INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIONS BIOMÈDIQUES AUSUST PI 1 -SUNYER, CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓN BIOMÉDICA EN RED (CIBER)Inventors: Sergi Mas Herrero, Patricia Gassó Astorga, Cristina Malagelada Grau, Miquel Bernardo Arroyo, Amalia Lafuente Flo
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Patent number: 10953855Abstract: The invention relates to a device (3) for protecting an optical sensor (13) for a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the protection device (3) comprises: a housing (4) which is mounted in such a way that it rotates about a rotational axis (A1) and has a receiving element (19) designed to receive the optical sensor (13) such that the optical axis (15) of the optical sensor (13) merges with the rotational axis (A1), a transparent optical element (9) constrained to rotate with the housing (4) and designed to be arranged in front of the housing (4) facing the road and such that it is centred in relation to the optical sensor (13), and an actuator (5) for rotating the housing (4), so as to clean said optical element (9) by means of a centrifugal effect. The invention also relates to a driving assistance system (1) corresponding in this way to a cleaning method implementing such a protection device (3).Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Frédéric Bretagnol, Giuseppe Grasso, Grégory Kolanowski, Marcel Trebouet
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Patent number: 10956802Abstract: A system for managing a list of products in an inventory includes a plurality of addressable LEDs, each for positioning adjacent a product storing position that includes an identification code; at least one code reader; and at least one controller coupled to both the plurality of addressable LEDs and the at least one code reader for i) receiving from the code reader a command indicative of the list of products; and ii) as a result of the command, controlling the addressable LEDs so as to energize LEDs therefrom corresponding to the list of products. A method for managing the list of products further includes verifying an identity of each product from the list by reading and comparing the identification code thereof to the identification code associated to the corresponding addressable LED.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: LOGICIELS D'AUTOMATISATION MP INC.Inventor: Maurice Poulin
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Patent number: 10956884Abstract: A system and method for displaying product information in a store. The system is configured to communicate with a communication network. Included is a shelf display device or digital tag positioned within the store and a physical, bib tag for a product. The digital tag has a digital display surface, a reader, and a communication device. The digital tag is configured to display information associated with a product via its display surface and configured for operative communication with the communication network via its communication device. The bib tag has product-related information displayed thereon. The bib tag also has machine readable information that is readable by the reader of the digital tag. The communication device of the digital tag is configured and arranged to transmit information, regarding the machine readable information of the bib tag, to the communication network.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Sunrise R&D Holdings, LLCInventors: Titus Arthur Jones, Brett Bracewell Bonner
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Patent number: 10952996Abstract: The present disclosure provides inhibitors of activin receptor-like kinase 5 (ALK5). Also disclosed are methods to modulate the activity of ALK5 and methods of treatment of disorders mediated by ALK5.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLCInventors: Svitlana Kulyk, Christina Owens, Steven D. E. Sullivan, Jennifer Kozak, Adam D. Hughes
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Patent number: 10954687Abstract: A method of installing a fence is provided including advancing a plurality of beams into the ground so that the beams achieve a substantially vertical orientation, and installing a plurality of tubular posts over the beams so that the posts automatically attain the substantially vertical orientation, without having to dispose any other levelling structures between the beams and the posts. One or more horizontal rails can be installed relative to adjacent beams and tubular posts. The tubular posts can define holes, and the opposing ends of a rail can be inserted through corresponding holes. Where the beams have longitudinal channels, the ends of the rails can project through the holes in the posts and into those channels. The tubular posts and/or rails can be secured in place with fasteners. The method provides an inexpensive and quick way to install a fence without digging holes for the beams.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: D Fence LLCInventor: Stephen Dalton
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Patent number: 10953739Abstract: A work vehicle (1) comprising a forward part (3) and a rearward part (7) pivotally coupled about a main vertical pivot axis (10) for steering thereof. A power take-off shaft (29) is located adjacent a forward end (31) of the forward part (3) and is mechanically driven from a main output drive shaft (15) of an engine (14) located in the rearward part (7). A step-up gearbox (20) steps up the speed from the main output drive shaft (15) onto first and second output shafts (23, 24) for driving first and second hydraulic pumps (27, 28) which provide hydraulic supplies for motive power and for operating attachments attached to the forward end (31) of the forward part (3). A step-down gearbox (30) receives drive directly from the main output drive shaft (15) of the engine (14) and produces a stepped-down drive on an output shaft (33) of the step-down gearbox (30) with a gear ratio of 2:1.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: MULTIHOG R&D LIMITEDInventors: James Mcadam, Gerard Mchugh, Anthony Duff, Dallan Mchugh, Daniel Mcelchar, Samuel Hampshire
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Patent number: 10954237Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): which contain a 4-membered heterocyclic amide, where the variables are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are useful as JAK kinase inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat respiratory diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLCInventors: Paul R. Fatheree, Gary E. L. Brandt, Cameron Smith, Steven D. E. Sullivan, Lori Jean Van Orden
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Patent number: 10954123Abstract: Method of manufacturing a micromechanical component intended to cooperate with another micromechanical component, the method comprising the steps of providing a substrate, forming a mould on said substrate, said mould defining sidewalls arranged to delimit said micromechanical component, providing particles on at least said sidewalls, depositing a metal in said mould so as to form said micromechanical component, and liberating said micromechanical component from said mould and removing said particles.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA—RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENTInventors: Nicolas Blondiaux, Raphaël Pugin
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Patent number: 10956993Abstract: A computer-implemented method and related device are disclosed for determining a plurality of operating scenarios of an energy system. The method comprises obtaining a plurality of performance measures of the energy system as a function of time corresponding to a plurality of sets of values of input variables. The method comprises clustering the plurality of sets of values of the input variables and the performance measures associated therewith into groups and defining a descriptor for each of the groups. The method also comprises outputting the descriptors of the groups for use in an online prediction or offline estimation of the energy system.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignees: IMEC VZW, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, KU LEUVEN R&DInventors: Dimitrios Anagnostos, Francky Catthoor, Johannes Goverde
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Patent number: 10954249Abstract: The present invention provides novel Compound (1) having tumor vascular remodeling effect and/or anti-CAF (Cancer Associated Fibroblasts) activity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable and medical uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshito Kishi, Kazunobu Kira, Ken Ito
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Patent number: 10954436Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as a fluorescent chromophore, of a compound with formula (I) wherein: A1 is —N— or —C(Y1)—; A2 is —N— or —C(Y2)—; A3 is —N— or —C(Y3)—; A4 is —N— or —C(Y4)—; at least one of A1, A2, A3 and A4 representing —N—; X1 is —N— or —C(Y5)—; X2 is —N— or —C(Y6)—; X3 is —N— or —C(Y7)—; and Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6 and Y7 are in particular chosen independently of one another from the group made up of: H, electron-donor groups and electron-attracting groups.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignees: UNIVERSITE D'ORLEANS, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUEInventors: Franck Suzenet, Doina Sirbu, Gérald Guillaumet, Pascal Bonnet
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Patent number: 10958025Abstract: A pivoting plug adapter provides a conductive connection between first and second plugs. The adapter includes a pair of sub-assemblies attached to one another in a pivotal mechanical connection with each sub-assembly housing conductive elements. One plug extends from one sub-assembly and the other plug extends from the other sub-assembly. A central conductive sleeve extends between the respective sub-assemblies coaxial to the axis of rotation. A bias member is positioned between sub-assemblies to bias them away from one another. Another bias member is positioned within a sub-assembly as a member of the conductive path between the plugs. One or more of the bias members may be wave washers. The sub-assemblies are pivotal about the central axis to vary the position of the plugs relative to one another while maintaining conductive communication.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: D'Addario & Company, Inc.Inventors: James D'Addario, Andrzej J. Krol
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Publication number: 20210079017Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA R&D IP, LLCInventors: Roland Gendron, Melissa Fleury, Adam D. Hughes
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Publication number: 20210084659Abstract: A computer readable storage medium is presented, having computer readable program instructions thereon for causing a processor to carry out the steps of: sub-dividing a time slot into consecutive time intervals, the time slot belongs to multiple time slots allocated to a first node for transmitting to a second node using a wireless time-division duplex communication link between the first node and the second node, the second node transmitting during separate time slots allocated to said second node; and disrupting communication between said first node and said second node by transmitting, using a transmitter, respective interference signals during at least some of said time intervals, each of said interference signals being transmitted on one of said frequency bands, wherein for at least two of said time intervals said interference signals are transmitted on different frequency band.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: D-FEND SOLUTIONS AD LTDInventors: Hanan LEIZEROVICH, Assaf Monsa Chermon
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Publication number: 20210077325Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of positioning a patient. The patient is provided on a support surface, an inflatable positioning mattress disposed between the patient and the support surface. Air flow into the inflatable positioning mattress is initiated to inflate the inflatable positioning mattress. A downward force is applied on the inflatable positioning mattress proximate to a first side of the support surface. A portion of the inflatable positioning mattress proximate to a second side of the support surface is raised. At least one wedge is positioned beneath the inflatable positioning mattress. Subsequently, the patient is lowered onto the at least one wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: D.T. Davis Enterprises, LTD., d/b/a Hovertech InternationalInventor: David T. Davis
