Patents Assigned to E
  • Cellulose extrusion
    Patent number: 7037096
    Abstract: Apparatus for the production of extruded blown cellulose film from a solution of cellulose, water and an amine-oxide, which includes:—extrusion apparatus for continuously extruding a cellulose solution to produce a cellulose film;—solidifying apparatus for solidifying the extruded cellulose film;—drawing apparatus positioned downstream of the extrusion apparatus for continuously drawing the extruded cellulose film from the extrusion apparatus; and a tubular member for containing precipitation apparatus and for receiving an extruded blown film wherein the tubular member is situated within a precipitation bath. The invention also includes a method of extruding blown film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Angewandteh Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Stefan D. Beckers, Peter Weigel, Hans-Peter Fink, Michael Dosz, Hans-Joachim Purz
  • Polynucleotide encoding lysyl-tRNA synthetase from
    Patent number: 7038108
    Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases and particulary lsoleucyl-, lysyl-, phenylalanyl- and prolyl-tRNA synthetases from Zea mays, Oryza sativa, Glycine max and Tritium aestivum. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignees: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred International. Inc.
    Inventors: Saverio C. Falco, Carl R. Simmons
  • Water treatment unit
    Patent number: 7037429
    Abstract: The invention at hand relates to an improved wastewater treatment plant consisting of a reactor and a filter device, such as for gaining drinking water or wastewater treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung derangewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Ursula Schliebmann, Walter Trosch, Werner Sternad, Nobert Stroh
  • Megakaryocytic protein tyrosine kinase I
    Patent number: 7037677
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cytoplasmic tyrosine kinases isolated from megakaryoctyes (megakaryocyte kinases or MKKs) which are involved in cellular signal transduction pathways and to the use of these novel proteins in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The present invention further relates to specific megakaryocyte kinases, designated MKK1, MKK2, and MKK3, and their use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignees: Sugen, Inc., Max-Planck-Gessellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften E.V.
    Inventors: Axel Ullrich, Mikhail Gishizky, Irmingard Sures
  • Purification of chemical 1,3-propanediol
    Patent number: 7038092
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process comprising contacting chemical 1,3-propanediol with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst. Preferably, the chemical 1,3-propanediol, before the contacting has an initial color and, after the contacting, has a color that is lower than the initial color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Hari Babu Sunkara, Mayis Seapan, George F. Diffendall, Tyler T. Ames
  • Method of optically measuring black carbon in the atmosphere and apparatus for carrying out the method
    Patent number: 7038765
    Abstract: For optically measuring black carbon in the atmosphere an aerosol particle collection area of a filter tape is continually illuminated by an illumination source with light of one or more wavelengths. Transmitted and reflected light fractions are measured at several precisely defined angles or angle ranges, such as of 0°, 120 to 140° and 165° to 180° by photodetectors arranged correspondingly relative to the illumination source, achieving maximum symmetry for the angles to be measured. The loading of the filter tape collection area with light absorbing aerosol material is continually determined from the change in the optical properties of the collection area with the aid of known algorithms from transmissivities and reflectivities as detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignees: Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahet e.V., ESM Andersen Instruments GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Petzold, Markus Schönlinner
  • Bi-modal ionomers
    Patent number: 7037967
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and preparative process of partially or fully neutralized mixtures of carboxylate functionalized ethylene high copolymers or terpolymers (Mw between 80,000 and 500,000) with carboxylate functionalized ethylene low copolymers (Mw between 2,000 and 30,000) and organic acid salts and injection or compression molded applications such as golf ball components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
    Inventor: John C. Chen
  • Material and method to prevent low temperature degradation of zirconia in biomedical implants
    Patent number: 7037603
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a material and a method of producing the material that is unaffected by the low-temperature degradation, humidity-enhanced phase transformation typical of yttria-stabilized zirconia in general, as well as of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline ceramic (Y-TZP). Because of the high fracture toughness and high mechanical strength, this class of materials is widely used, including as implants, such as for the packaging material for small implantable neural-muscular sensors and stimulators. The destructive phase transformation is eliminated by converting the surface to stable cubic or T-prime zirconia by post-densification thermal treatment in a cation-rich milieu.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
    Inventor: Brian J. Lasater
  • Phosphatidyl oligo glycerins and structural analogs
    Publication number: 20060088582
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel structural analogs to phosphatidyl oligo glycerins. These compounds can be used, in particular, for producing liposomes having a long circulation time with or without thermolability. The invention also relates to liposomes containing compounds of the aforementioned type and to medicament compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der Wissenschaften e.V.
    Inventor: Eibl Hansjorg
  • Apparatus for processing waste with distribution/mixing chamber for oxidising fluid
    Publication number: 20060086294
    Abstract: A waste processing apparatus for processing a column of waste in a processing chamber having one or more gas outlets at an upper part thereof and one or more plasma torches an output end thereof extending into a lower part of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: E.E.R.ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY RESOURCES (ISRAEL) LTD
    Inventors: Valeri Gnedenko, Alexandre Souris, David Pegaz
  • Aircraft passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed
    Publication number: 20060086864
    Abstract: A passenger accommodation unit with deployable bed, including a passenger seat and a passenger bed positioned relative to the seat and adapted for movement between a stowed position wherein the bed is upright and adjacent to the seat, and a deployed position wherein the bed is horizontal for use and overlaps and is supported in part by the seat. The unit includes a credenza positioned adjacent the seat and between the seat and the bed that supports the bed when deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: B E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Beroth
  • Thermally sensitive array device for presence detection around automatic doors
    Publication number: 20060087430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermally sensitive array device for detecting a presence of a target object in a surveillance area. The device comprises a plurality of at least two thermally sensitive sensors provided in an array arrangement, each thermally sensitive sensor being associated with one of a corresponding plurality of at least two surveillance spots comprised in the surveillance area. Each thermally sensitive sensor comprises a sensitive element adapted to absorb a portion of thermal infrared radiation emitted from one of said plurality of targets located inside the surveillance cone corresponding to the thermally sensitve sensor. Thermally sensitive sensor can be thermopiles, Bolometers or any other type. Electronic circuits in each thermally sensitive sensor are adapted to measure a signal generated in the thermally sensitive sensor as a consequence of the temperatures of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: B.E.A. s.a. Parc scientifique du Sart-Tilman
    Inventor: Alain Zambon
  • Energy control device
    Publication number: 20060086594
    Abstract: An energy control device comprises a switching device and a control system. The switching device is provided with a switch contact adjacent to a counter-contact on one side and to a counter-stopper on the other side thereof. The counter-stopper is arranged on an springy arm which is made of a round steel spring-wire and has on one end thereof a spiral spring segment. The spiral spring segment makes it possible to mount the springy arm on an elongated supporting rod in such a way that it is displaceable in a longitudinal direction, thereby displaying a certain clearance. The springy arm is applied with the other end thereof to an eccentric disc, thereby making it possible to modify the position and consequently place of the counter-stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: E.G.O. Elektro-Geratebau GmbH
    Inventors: Gunther Reimold, Siegfried Mannuss, Willi Reichert
  • Gas sensors
    Publication number: 20060086903
    Abstract: A gas sensor of the type having a housing defining a chamber within which light is transmitted from a source to a detector through an optical path, includes internal mirror portions having part ellipsoidal shape. Light is transmitted from a source to a detector via the reflective portions. The detector is arranged to sense light only from a limited range of angles, such that only light transmitted through a defined optical path reflected off the two reflective portions from the source reaches the sensor. This ensures that there is a constant optical path from the source to the detector, which improves the signal to noise ratio of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: E2V Technologies (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Graham Hopkins, A.S. Hayward
  • Electrical household appliance equipped with a control device and a display device
    Publication number: 20060089732
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention concerns an electrical household apparatus, for example a washing machine, equipped with a control device in the form of a panel, said panel comprising a display device for providing visual data to the user. Said panel (10) is made of a material which is substantially opaque when it has a normal thickness (14). One area specific to the display device (15) comprises at least one transparency zone (20) wherein the thickness of the panel material is reduced relative to the thickness of the material outside said transparency zone such that light from a light source (16), for example a light-emitting diode, located behind the panel may pass through said transparency zone. Such a configuration provides backlighted panels having a closed surface. In another embodiment, the control device is in the form of a turning knob (70, 80).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Applicant: E.G.O. Control Systems GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jurgen Range
  • Peptide deformylase
    Patent number: 7034206
    Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a metalloprotease, more specifically peptide deformylase. The invention also relates to the construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of peptide deformylase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels of peptide deformylase in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Karlene H. Butler, Steven Gutteridge, Leslie T. Harvell
  • Process for preparing poly(trimethylene terephthalate) bicomponent fibers
    Patent number: 7033530
    Abstract: A side-by-side or eccentric sheath-core bicomponent fiber wherein each component comprises a different poly(trimethylene terephthalate) composition and wherein at least one of the compositions comprises styrene polymer dispersed throughout the poly(trimethylene terephthalate), and preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Jing C. Chang, Joseph V. Kurian, Ray W. Miller
  • High conductivity polyaniline compositions and uses therefor
    Patent number: 7033525
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions formed from polyanaline and carbon nanotubes, which exhibit enhanced conductivity and which provide uses in electronic circuit applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Graciela Beatriz Blanchet-Fincher
  • Genes involved in isoprenoid compound production
    Patent number: 7034140
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from Rhodococcus erythropolis AN12 strain encoding the isoprenoid biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from a Rhodococcus strain. The genes and gene products of the present invention may be used in a variety of ways for the production of isoprenoid compounds in a variety of organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Bramucci, Patricia C. Brzostowicz, Qiong Cheng, Kristy N Kostichka, Pierre E. Rouviere, Vasantha Nagarajan, Luan Tao, Stuart M. Thomas
  • Teat
    Patent number: D520142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignees: Baby Innovations Marketing E, Servicos Internacionais S.A.
    Inventor: Christopher Mallet