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Patent number: 9695060Abstract: A fused product including lithium-manganese spinel, which is optionally doped, having a spinel structure AB2O4, where the site A is occupied by lithium and the site B is occupied by manganese, it being possible for the site B to be doped with an element B? and it being possible for the site A to exert a substoichiometry or a superstoichiometry with respect to the site B, so that the product observes the formula Li(1+x)Mn(2?y)B?yO4, with ?0.20?x?0.4 and 0?y?1, the element B? being chosen from aluminum, cobalt, nickel, chromium, iron, magnesium, titanium, vanadium, copper, zinc, gallium, calcium, niobium, yttrium, barium, silicon, boron, zirconium and their mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CENTRE DE RECHERCHES ET D'ETUDES EUROPEENInventors: Caroline Levy, Samuel Marlin, Yves Boussant-Roux
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Patent number: 9694534Abstract: A thermoforming device heats a plastic film to a substantially uniform temperature, in order to impart a curved shape to said film. The device includes a chamber, the internal pressure of which is variable and which is closed by the film, a system for measuring a sag in the film arranged outside the chamber and opposite said film, and a system for heating the film. The heating system includes a hot air blowing unit which is suitable for producing a hot airflow flowing parallel to the film between two opposite edges of said film.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL (COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'OPTIQUE)Inventor: Eric Roussel
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Patent number: 9697944Abstract: A transmission line transformer (TLT) and a device for delivering serial digital signals at relatively high rates which comprises four such TLTs is provided. Each TLT has a primary and secondary coils winded at the same direction around a common core. Each of the primary and secondary coils comprises two segments of wires. The four segments of wires are grouped to a bundle which is axially twisted, wherein this twisting is characterized by a predefined number of full rotations relative to the axis of the bundle per a unit length, measured along this axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: SILORA R&D (A.S.C.) LTD.Inventor: Ilya Lipavsky
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Publication number: 20170184487Abstract: A method is used for selecting a boundary sample. The method includes acquiring a deterioration trend of a new device by performing a deterioration acceleration treatment to the new device, acquiring deterioration trends of a plurality of repaired devices which have been repaired after long-term use by performing a deterioration acceleration treatment to the plurality of repaired devices, calculating an upper limit of deterioration of the repaired device based on the deterioration trend of the new device, and selecting a boundary sample indicating a limit state in which the device can be reused as a standard of reuse of the device by specifying a repaired device having the largest deterioration among the repaired devices having a deterioration not larger than the upper limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Incorporate dInventors: Noboru KOBAYASHI, Tamotsu OGAWA, Chikara MOROOKA, Yuki MATSUOKA, Hideharu ONIKI
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Publication number: 20170182979Abstract: The invention relates to a cap A comprising a first portion 1 that is able to cover a first end of a wiper arm of a wiping system of a vehicle, and a second portion 2 comprising an attachment means for attaching the cap A to the driving arm, characterized in that this attachment means comprises at least one rotation zone 222 that is arranged so as to allow the cap A to rotate with respect to the driving arm, and a zone 223 for locking said cap A to said driving arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventors: Nicolas Kuchly, Cyrille Girodot
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Publication number: 20170183620Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cultivating in vitro in an acellular culture medium, bacteria for which the growth is sensitive to oxygen content, said bacterium being selected from anaerobic bacteria and intracellular micro-aerophilic bacteria, characterized in that uric acid is added into said acellular culture medium, and said bacterium is cultivated in said culture medium in the presence of oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicants: FONDATION MEDITERRANEE INFECTION, UNIVERSITE D'AIX MARSEILLE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE)Inventors: Didier RAOULT, Saber KHELAIFIA, Michel DRANCOURT
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Publication number: 20170186733Abstract: Alignment of a first micro-electronic component to a receiving surface of a second micro-electronic component is realized by a capillary force-induced self-alignment, combined with an electrostatic alignment. The latter is accomplished by providing at least one first electrical conductor line along the periphery of the first component, and at least one second electrical conductor along the periphery of the location on the receiving surface of the second component onto which the component is to be placed. The contact areas surrounded by the conductor lines are covered with a wetting layer. The electrical conductor lines may be embedded in a strip of anti-wetting material that runs along the peripheries to create a wettability contrast. The wettability contrast helps to maintain a drop of alignment liquid between the contact areas so as to obtain self-alignment by capillary force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicants: IMEC VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, KU LEUVEN R&DInventors: Vikas Dubey, Ingrid De Wolf, Eric Beyne
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Publication number: 20170182432Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing an aseptic chromatography column, said method comprising the steps of: pre-sterilize an empty chromatography column; pre-sterilize a chromatography medium; introducing the pre-sterilized chromatography medium into the pre-sterilized chromatography column using aseptic equipment, thereby providing an aseptic chromatography column comprising chromatography medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: GE Healthcare BioProcess R&D ABInventor: Klaus Gebauer
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Publication number: 20170184725Abstract: The invention discloses a recovery assistance device for helping in rescuing victims of avalanches, earthquakes or boat capsizes. The device is capable of calculating a position from combinations of a previous position and distances to other devices. Different configurations are possible, with a basic configuration consisting of a smart phone having waveform generation capabilities, processing and GNSS receiving capabilities. The device is programmed to be used in a defined mission by an application. The device can also receive a number of add-ons as a battery add-on, a modem add-on, a sound wave generation add-on, antennas, and protection, possibly waterproof, if adequate. Devices of the same type can be carried by people to be rescued and rescuers. The device is therefore quite versatile and can increase significantly the efficiency of rescue teams in different use case scenarios.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: CENTRE NATIONAL D'ETUDES SPATIALESInventors: Francois-Xavier MARMET, Lionel RIES, Jacques BAES- GARCIA, Gaël SCOT, Marion AUBAULT
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Publication number: 20170181445Abstract: The present invention provides a wafer product decorating apparatus comprising a laser, a collimator, at least one galvanometer driven mirror, and an aspheric scan lens, the apparatus being positionable relative to the wafer product to be decorated wherein the apparatus is configured to provide a laser beam having a spot size of from 100 to 750 ?m in diameter on the surface of the product to be decorated and a substantially flat focal plane, characterised in that the focal plane has a depth of field of from 5 mm to 20 mm and that the focal plane of the laser beam is from 5 mm to 30 mm above or below the surface of the product to be decorated. The invention also provides a process for decorating a wafer product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Conopco, Inc. d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: James Richard Hughes LEACH, Jonathan David MORLEY
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Publication number: 20170181935Abstract: The invention provides a use of a particle to absorb and retain odiferous compounds, wherein the particle comprises: —(a) a solid core comprising a first hydrophobic polymer, and (b) a shell comprising a second hydrophobic polymer wherein the Tg of the first hydrophobic polymer is lower than the Tg of the second hydrophobic polymer; wherein the particles have a mean particle size of less than 1 micron, preferably from 0.1 to 0.3 microns, and wherein the odiferous compound is a malodour compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Martin Peter CROPPER, Craig Warren JONES, Adam John LIMER, James MERRINGTON, Katherine Mary THOMPSON, Jeremy Nicholas WINTER
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Publication number: 20170181566Abstract: A brew basket is described that has a handle and a body attached to the handle. The body provides an upper chamber and a lower chamber. A top opening to the upper chamber is substantially circular with a center C. A floor of the upper chamber provides a shelf for initially supporting a beverage medium filter pack above the lower chamber. When viewed from above, the shelf is substantially rectangular. A discharge port is located at a bottom of the lower chamber and is offset from the center C when viewed from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: S&D Coffee, Inc.Inventor: Anthony T. D'Amico
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Publication number: 20170182003Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating cancer by administering an EP4 antagonist in combination with radiation therapy, antibody therapy and/or anti-metabolite chemotherapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xingfeng BAO, Diana ALBU, Mary WOODALL-JAPPE
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Patent number: 9688355Abstract: The present invention provides a retractable wheel system for snowmobile skis. The retractable wheel system of the present invention may be installed on a snowmobile ski without affecting its structural integrity by installing the system on the reinforced portion of the snowmobile ski. When a user circulates in a path with little or no snow, the retractable wheel system is positioned in the extended configuration by the user and the system will automatically return to the retracted configuration when the user returns in a snowy zone. This is realized by using a pre-tensioned spring that will reposition the wheel in the retracted configuration. The spring transmits a rotational movement to the member on which the wheel is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: INVESTISSEMENTS D. BEAUDOIN INC.Inventor: Denis Beaudoin
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Patent number: 9692097Abstract: A power-generating system is provided including a fluid-tight chamber and an electricity-generating assembly arranged in the chamber, the electricity-generating assembly comprising a fuel cell for generating power by means of an oxidation-reduction reaction between an oxidizer and a fuel, and a supply system for supplying oxidizer and fuel to the fuel cell, the power-generating system also including a heat-control system including a cold source and a hot source, and a heat-transport fluid circuit that is configured to control the temperature of the electricity-generating assembly by exchanging heat with the cold source and the hot source.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: AREVA STOCKAGE D'ENERGIEInventor: Valery Chaudron
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Patent number: 9687162Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for estimating blood constituent concentration of a user under low perfusion conditions using a spectrophotometry-based monitoring device; the method comprising: measuring a plurality of photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals; measuring a cardio-synchronous (CV) signal; detecting an instantaneous heart rate and determining a heart rate variability from the CV signal; selecting reliable projected PPG signals; estimating a value of said blood constituent concentration from the magnitude of said reliable projected PPG signals. The disclosed method requires diminished computational load compared to conventional methods based on frequency domain approach as FFT or DCT. The disclosure also pertains to a monitoring device for estimating blood constituent concentration in tissue under low perfusion of a user.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA—RECHERCHE ET DÉVELOPPEMENTInventors: Rolf Vetter, Leopoldo Rossini, Andrea Ridolfi, Josep Sola i Caros, Marc Correvon
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Patent number: 9688481Abstract: A positioning device (1) for positioning products (2) simultaneously with their conveyance one after the other in a plane of conveyance (3) and along a direction of conveyance (4). The device has at least one orientation mechanism (5), itself having at least one pusher (6) movable along an action movement between an inactive position and an active position. The effect of the action movement is to act on a product (2) by pushing it to make it pivot by a predetermined angle around an axis perpendicular to the plane of conveyance (3), the at least one pusher (6) being movable also in the direction of conveyance (4). Also disclosed is a corresponding method.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: C.E.R.M.E.X. CONSTRUCTIONS ETUDES ET RECHERCHES DE MATERIELS POUR L'EMBALLAGE D'EXPEDITIONInventors: Michel Begin, Thierry Garnier, Benoit Poutot, Guillaume Duchemin
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Patent number: 9691975Abstract: A Conductive Bridge Random Access Memory (CBRAM) device comprising an insulating electrolyte element sandwiched between a cation supply electrode and a bottom electrode, whereby the conductivity ? of the cation provided by the cation supply electrode in the electrolyte element increases towards the bottom electrode.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignees: IMEC VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, KU LEUVEN R&DInventors: Ludovic Goux, Attilio Belmonte
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Patent number: 9688315Abstract: A vehicle includes an underbody and a cradle assembly. The assembly includes a cradle body and a flange extending to a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a platform having at least one side and defining an aperture spaced from the side. A fastener is disposed through the aperture and in engagement with the underbody when the cradle body is in a first position. The platform defines a void and has a portion of material disposed adjacent to the void to present a release pathway. The cradle body is configured to move from the first position to a second position which separates the flange of the cradle body from the underbody by moving the fastener out of the aperture, through the void and the portion of material along the release pathway, and out the side of the platform when the cradle body moves to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, F.tech R&D North America, Inc.Inventors: Len V. Peschansky, Xiao Yu, Balbir S. Sangha, Zohir Molhem, Bikramjit Sarkaria, Joseph K. Moore
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Patent number: D791223Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: “COMPAGNIE INDUSTRIELLE ET FINANCIERE D'INGENIERIE” INGENICOInventor: Olivier Blanc
