Patents Assigned to E
  • Hole transport composition
    Patent number: 9574084
    Abstract: There is provided a hole transport composition having (i) a first hole transport polymer having crosslinkable groups, and (ii) a second hole transport polymer having substantially no crosslinkable groups. There is also provided a crosslinked hole transport layer and an electronic device containing the crosslinked hole transport layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Reid John Chesterfield
  • Item of seating furniture
    Patent number: 9572430
    Abstract: An item of seating furniture, including a base, a seating unit, a backrest unit having a back contact surface, and a headrest unit with a head contact surface. The headrest unit is movable between a storage position and an operating position. The headrest unit is arranged in the storage position in such that the head contact surface is fully behind the back contact surface and below the top edge thereof. The headrest unit is pivotable about a headrest rotation axis along a nonlinear movement path, or is movable along a linear movement path opposite the base. The backrest unit is movable along a second movement path deviating from the movement path of the headrest unit, wherein the movement of the backrest unit is coupled to the movement of the headrest unit via a movement mechanism of the headrest unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: VEL VEGA—DESIGN E TECNOLOGIA IND. UNIP. LDA.
    Inventor: Matthias Fischer
  • Photosensitive resin composition, method for producing hardened relief pattern, semiconductor device and display device
    Patent number: 9575410
    Abstract: Provided is a photosensitive resin composition which comprises: (A-1) a resin containing a structure represented by general formula (1); and (B) a photo-acid generating agent. In general formula (1), X, R1 to R7, m1 to m4, n1, n2, Y and W are each as defined in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: ASAHI KASEI E-MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satoshi Shibui, Tatsuya Hirata, Takahiro Sasaki, Taisuke Yamada
  • Semiconductor light emitting device and optical film
    Patent number: 9577164
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting device, which can endure a dicing step for singulation, is superior in resistance to a high/low thermal cycle, and exhibits a high light extraction efficiency, and an optical film, which can be used favorably for producing the semiconductor light emitting device, are to be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: ASAHI KASEI E-MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Tsujimoto, Atsushi Suzuki, Junji Kato, Shozo Takada
  • PHOTONIC SINTERING OF A SOLDERABLE POLYMER THICK FILM COPPER CONDUCTOR COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20170044384
    Abstract: This invention provides a polymer thick film copper conductor composition for forming a solderable and highly solder leach resistant electrical conductor and a method for using the polymer thick film copper conductor composition to form the electrical conductor in an electrical circuit. The method subjects the deposited thick film copper conductor composition to photonic sintering. The invention further provides electrical devices containing electrical conductors made from the polymer thick film copper conductor composition and also those formed by the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Seigi Suh
  • AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSING MECHANISM TO ADJUST TILT-RECLINE FORCE
    Publication number: 20170043876
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a tilt-recline force adjusting apparatus for an aircraft passenger seat configured for a tilt-recline positioning includes a first spring having a first axis to urge a seat back into an upright position, the first spring arranged to compress as the seat is manually reclined, a helper spring having a second axis parallel to the first axis, the helper spring arranged to assist or counteract the first spring, an adjustment mechanism coupled to the helper spring to increase or decrease a force exerted by the helper spring to assist or counteract the first spring, and a weight sensing mechanism coupled to the adjustment mechanism and operable to actuate the adjustment mechanism in direct proportion to a weight of a seated passenger, whereby the force exerted on the aircraft seat to urge the seat back into an upright position is greater for a heavier seated passenger
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. OLESON, Arjun KOUSTUBHAN, Anatoly STARIKOV
  • Soybean Event DP-305423-1 And Compositions And Methods For The Identification And/Or Detection Thereor
    Publication number: 20170044565
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony J. KINNEY, Keven L. STECCA, Knut MEYER, Kent BRINK, Robert F. CRESSMAN, JR., Natalie N. WEBER, Cathy Xiaoyan ZHONG
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PLASMA TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20170047203
    Abstract: A device for bombarding at least one substrate with a plasma with a first electrode fiend a second electrode that can be arranged opposite thereto, which electrodes are formed together producing the plasma between the electrodes wherein at least one of the electrodes is formed from at least two electrode units. In addition, this invention relates to a corresponding method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: EV Group E. Thallner GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Glinsner, Christoph Flotgen, Johann Bernauer, Thomas Wagenleitner, Thomas Wieser, Florian Schmid, Thomas Plach, Roman Anzengruber, Alexander Nones, Uwe Kriebisch
  • NOVEL METHOD FOR PREPARING PRECIPITATED SILICAS, NOVEL PRECIPITATED SILICAS AND THE USES OF SAME, IN PARTICULAR FOR REINFORCING POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20170044020
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for preparing a precipitated silica, in which: a silicate is reacted with an acidifying agent, so as to obtain a suspension of precipitated silica, said suspension of precipitated silica is filtered, so as to obtain a filter cake, said filter cake is subjected to a liquefaction operation, after the liquefaction operation, a drying step is performed, characterized in that at least one polycarboxylic acid is added to the filter cake, during or after the liquefaction operation. The invention also relates to novel precipitated silicas and to uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: EV Group E. Thallner GmbH
    Inventors: Cédric BOIVIN, Laurent GUY, Eric PERIN, Kilani LAMIRI
  • Radial fishbone SAGD
    Patent number: 9567842
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a particularly effective well configuration that can be used for SAGD and other steam based oil recovery methods. A central wellpad originates injector and/or producer wells, arranged in a radial pattern, and either or both provided with multilateral wells, thus effectively expanding the coverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignees: Total E&P Canada Ltd, ConocoPhillips Resources Corp., ConocoPhillips Surmont Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin A. Wilfing, John L. Stalder
  • Fluorine-based polymer electrolyte membrane
    Patent number: 9570773
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polymer electrolyte membrane meeting power generation properties and physical durability at the same time and having high durability. A polymer electrolyte membrane comprising a microporous membrane and a fluorine-based polymer electrolyte contained in a pore of the microporous membrane, wherein pore distribution of the microporous membrane has a pore distribution with a center of distribution in a pore diameter range of 0.3 ?m to 5.0 ?m, and the fluorine-based polymer electrolyte composition contains a fluorine-based polymer electrolyte (component A) having an ion exchange capacity of 0.5 to 3.0 meq/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: ASAHI KASEI E-MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michiyo Yamane, Naoto Miyake
  • Aircraft waste bin extractor
    Patent number: 9567084
    Abstract: An aircraft galley waste bin extraction unit is disclosed having a first compartment formed by a plurality of walls that conform with walls of the waste bin, an extraction chamber adjoining the first compartment and sharing a common wall, and a platform within the common wall including a hinged bottom edge that allows the platform to pivot into a horizontal position against a rest on an extraction chamber side wall, the deploying of the platform forming a window through which the waste bin can pass through from the first compartment to the extraction chamber. The unit preferably also includes retractable ramp extendable from the platform to a ground surface to guide the waste bin from the extraction unit to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: B/E Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wilkinson, Hayley Mortimer
  • Appliance insert connection interface for an aircraft galley
    Patent number: 9566921
    Abstract: An electrical connection interface system for a galley insert or appliance for an aircraft galley includes a high level interface configured to be electrically connected with an appliance power and control unit or galley power and control unit. In a presently preferred aspect, the galley insert or appliance may be an oven, refrigerator or chiller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventor: Peter John Leslie Burd
  • Process and apparatus for quenching coke
    Patent number: 9567529
    Abstract: A method is described for quenching coke coming from the distillation of coal and having a temperature higher than or equal to 900° C., comprising the steps of a) lowering the temperature of said coke to about 700-300° C. by heat exchange with a fluid through walls of a thermally conductive material interposed between coke and fluid, b) feeding a continuous flow of said coke at about 700-300° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: AMBIENTE E NUTRIZIONE S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppina Cerea
  • Pixel array comprising selection lines
    Patent number: 9569993
    Abstract: A pixel array including first and second signal lines, an active device, a pixel electrode and selection lines is provided. The second signal lines are intersected with the first signal lines to drive the active device, and the pixel electrode is connected to the active device. The selection lines are electrically insulated to the second signal lines and intersected with the first signal lines, where at least one selective line is disposed between the adjacent two second signal lines. An amount ratio of the first signal lines and the selection lines is a1/a2, where a1?a2, and when a1 and a2 are mutually prime numbers, the selection lines are divided into a plurality of groups, and each group includes a1 selection lines electrically connected to the first signal lines, and (a2?a1) selection lines not electrically connected to the first signal lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: E Ink Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Ming Wu, Shu-Ping Yan, Shu-Hao Chang
  • Real-time system and method for tracking, locating and recharging electric vehicles in transit
    Patent number: 9566868
    Abstract: The present invention provides computer-controlled electric battery charging systems and methods for charging a battery of a roaming electric vehicle, the system comprising an electric vehicle comprising at least one battery, a master charger vehicle comprising a master battery module and a control system in communication with the at least one electric vehicle and the master charger vehicle to enable the master charger vehicles to reach the electric vehicle, wherein the master battery module is adapted to charge the at least one battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: NATION-E LTD.
    Inventor: Daniel Jammer
  • Process for deodorizing edible oil
    Patent number: 9567549
    Abstract: A process for deodorizing edible oil in a plant includes generating a vacuum in the plant and filling a degassing stage with edible oil which passes through the degassing and separating stages in succession and is treated concurrently with stripping steam; and heating the batch in the separating stages of the stripping column's upper section to 150 to 180° C., middle section to 230 to 260° C., and cooling the lower section to 90 to 120° C.; scrubbing and condensing vapors departing from the separating stages of the upper and lower sections with fatty acid to get mixed fatty acid distillate; indirectly heating a batch in a first separating stage in the stripping column middle section; and condensing that batch from separation stages vapors of the stripping column middle section and fractionating selectively into a first and second fatty acid phase, respectively rich and poor in sterols and tocopherols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: AIR LIQUIDE GLOBAL E&C SOLUTIONS GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Juergen Gabor, Steffen Reichwein
  • Perfluoroalkyl-crosslinked fluoropolymer with perfluoroether pendant groups
    Patent number: 9567419
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel perfluoroalkyl-crosslinked fluoropolymer with perfluoroether pendant groups. The perfluoroalkyl-crosslinked fluoropolymer hereof is particularly well-suited for use in chemically and thermally aggressive environments, in part by virtue of the highly stable perfluoroalkyl crosslink. The perfluroalkyl-crosslinked fluoropolymer hereof can be prepared by crosslinking in situ a crosslinkable precursor in the form of a shaped article. A crosslinkable precursor is a fluoropolymer having a dichloroamino-functionalized functionalized perfluoroether pendant group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher J. Bish, Robert Clayton Wheland
  • Section bar for a heater and fluid flow heater, in particular for coffee machines
    Patent number: 9565969
    Abstract: The section bar (1) for a fluid flow heater for coffee machines has a longitudinal development with two opposing ends and a first tubular cavity (A), that is accessible at the opposing ends of the section bar (1), and a second cavity (B) having an opening (O) that extends along the longitudinal development of the section bar (1). A heater (10) having an encased resistor (2, 3) integrated in the first cavity (A) of the section bar (1) and a tubular fluid circulation conduit (4) inserted into the second cavity (B) of the section bar (1) and fixed by means of bending at least one lug (B1, B2, B3) around the tubular fluid circulation conduit (4), so that the opposing ends of the tubular fluid circulation conduit (4) emerge with respect to the opposing ends of the section bar (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: I.R.C.A. S.P.A. INDUSTRIA RESISTENZE CORAZZATE E AFFINI
    Inventors: Duilio Capraro, Vania Foltran, Federico Zoppas
  • AIRCRAFT INTERIOR LAVATORY
    Publication number: 20170036749
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald F. Cook, Liberty Harrington, Philipp Steiner, Robert K. Brauer, Trevor Skelly