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  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING AN ANALYTE WITH RECYCLING OF THE REAGENTS
    Publication number: 20130130243
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting and quantifying an analyte present in a liquid of interest using a solid support, the surface of which comprises at least one active area on which at least one probe capable of binding said analyte is immobilized and a solution containing at least one secondary reagent capable of binding to the analyte, said method comprising a step consisting of recycling said solution in order to put it back into contact with the surface and notably with the active area at least one additional time. The present invention also relates to a device which may be applied within the scope of such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique ET Aux Energies Alternatives
    Inventors: Thierry Livache, Roberto Calemczuk, Malika Amdaoud
  • POWER RAIL REGULATOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130128637
    Abstract: A power regulators system and method is disclosed. In one embodiment, a power regulator system (10) is provided and includes at least one power supply (16) each configured to convert a DC rail voltage to a DC load voltage. The DC load voltage can be less than the DC rail voltage and can be provided to power at least one electronic component. The system (10) also includes a power rail regulator (12) configured to generate the DC rail voltage based on an input voltage and to regulate a magnitude of the DC rail voltage to vary between a minimum voltage magnitude and a maximum voltage magnitude and to regulate a variable magnitude of an output current. The DC rail voltage and the output current can be regulated based on load requirements associated with the at least one electronic component (18).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Humphrey, Mohamed Amin Bemat
  • SOLAR PANEL LIGHT INDICATOR/DECORATIVE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130128562
    Abstract: A solar power generation system contains a housing that encloses photovoltaic panels, solar panel control systems, light sources and may also contain modules and assemblies such as solar panel processing circuitry, communication and power interfaces, heater assembly, electrical rotational assembly, self cleaning assembly, and so forth. For optimal functioning, it is essential that all these modules incorporated within the housing function properly. The light sources are communicatively coupled to the solar panel processing circuitry and a central control unit; and are operable to produce a visible output. The light sources identify a solar panel among plurality of solar panels of the solar power generation system, and display a visible light that indicates operating condition of that solar panel, which may be problems related to the maintenance, cleaning, solar panel positional adjustment, heater assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ENPULZ, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James D. Bennett, Bruce E. Garlick
  • METHOD FOR STIRRING A LIQUID AND FOR INJECTING A GAS INTO THIS LIQUID, SUITABLE FOR SHALLOW BASINS
    Publication number: 20130127073
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for stirring a liquid in a reactor and for injecting a gas into the said liquid in order to form a gas-liquid dispersion, comprising a) a drive device (1) positioned above the reactor, provided with a vertical output shaft (2) fitted at its lower end with at least one axial flow rotor (4) immersed in the liquid, b) means for introducing gas (3 and 7) above the axial flow rotor (4), c) a deflector (5) placed above the axial flow rotor (4) preventing the gas-liquid dispersion from rising, and d) a deflector (6) placed below the axial flow rotor (4) converting the axial flow of the said axial flow rotor into a radial flow. This device may be used in shallow basins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme pour I'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
  • WRAPPED WIRE FOR ELECTRIC MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130125396
    Abstract: A method of insulating a conductor wire comprises the steps of providing an electrically conductive core having a longitudinal axis and applying an electrical insulation material to an outer surface of the core. The method further comprises the steps of elevating the temperature of the electrical insulation material and applying external pressure to the electrical insulation material to facilitate adhesion with the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Colin Hamer
  • CLAMP AND REPAIR TOOL
    Publication number: 20130126030
    Abstract: A system for repairing a pipe including a tool, a programmable logic controller and a patch. The tool includes a clamp base having an opening, a first jaw coupled to the clamp base with a first linkage, a second jaw coupled to the clamp base with a second linkage, an operating mechanism carried by the clamp base and operably coupled to the first and second jaws via one or more adjusting links and a junction box carried by the clamp base and operably connected to the controller, wherein the one or more adjusting links are coupled at a first end to either or both of the first and second jaws and at a second end to the operating mechanism, and wherein the first and second jaws are adapted to move, under force of the adjusting links. Methods of repairing pipes are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: TIMBERLINE TOOL, L.L.C.
    Inventor: TIMBERLINE TOOL, L.L.C.
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GRAPHENE SHEET ON A PLATINUM SILICIDE, STRUCTURES OBTAINED USING SAID METHOD AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130127023
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a graphene sheet on a platinum silicide, wherein the platinum silicide is in the form of a layer or a plurality of pins. This method comprises: a) producing a stack by (i) depositing a layer C1 of a diffusion barrier material on a substrate; (ii) depositing, on the layer C1, a layer C2 of a carbon-containing material, wherein said carbon-containing material optionally comprises silicon; (iii) depositing, on the layer C2, a layer C3 of platinum; (iv) depositing a layer C4 of a material of formula SiaCbHc on the layer C3 if the carbon-containing material of the layer C2 is free from silicon; and b) heat-treating the stack obtained at step a). It also relates to structures obtained using this method and the uses of these structures. Applications: manufacture of micro- and nanoelectronic devices, micro- and nanoelectromechanical devices, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives
    Inventor: Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies
  • Dual Taper Release Button for Folding Knife
    Publication number: 20130125403
    Abstract: In a folding knife in which a release button is used to lock the blade in the open and/or closed positions, and to release the blade from being locked, the release button has a dual tapered sidewall surface on the locking portion of the button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: MENTOR GROUP, L.L.C.
    Inventor: James Westerfield
  • SUNSCREEN COMPOSITIONS HAVING SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION FO UV FILTERS
    Publication number: 20130129649
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: L'Oreal S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Thierry Simonnet, Anil Shah, Susan Halpern
  • Multiple Media Fail-Over To Alternate Media
    Publication number: 20130128745
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for failing over from a current network access medium to an alternative network access medium. A customer premises equipment (CPE) box has ports for connections to a network through several network access media, such as high speed cable connections, DSL connections and dial-up connections. QoS parameters for each of the connections are monitored from a bandwidth manager remote from the CPE box. When it is determined that a fail-over would be beneficial, a message is sent from the bandwidth manager to the CPE box containing a command to fail-over and an identity of the alternate network access media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P., vis transfer from AT&T Corp.
    Inventor: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P., via transfer from AT&T Corp.
  • DOUBLE-LENS SKI GOGGLES
    Publication number: 20130128217
    Abstract: Ski goggles of the type including a frame of flexible material for supporting an optical system including two mutually facing lenses connected together by a seal gasket which with said lenses forms an air chamber, the gasket being provided with at least one hole which connects the air chamber to the outside and houses a material which is permeable to air but not to water, wherein the gasket forms a cylindrical seat which is filled with said material and communicates with the outside via at least a channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ANOMALY ACTION SPORTS S.R.L.
    Inventor: Carlo Salmini
  • Method and System of Voice Carry Over for Instant Messaging Relay Services
    Publication number: 20130128881
    Abstract: A method of assisting communication for a user is provided. The method includes receiving an IM message including a request for a voice carry over from the user, and transmitting to the user an invitation to join a first voice connection. The method further includes initiating the first voice connection with the user, and initiating a second voice connection with a recipient. Additionally, the method includes communicating to the recipient a first voice communication from the user over the first and second voice connections, and communicating to the user a response IM message including a transcribed version of a second voice communication from the recipient. An apparatus for assisting communication for a user is provided. A computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions is provided. The computer-executable instructions cause a processor to perform a method when executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventor: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
  • ELECTRIC MACHINE WITH INSULATOR SPACER
    Publication number: 20130127288
    Abstract: A stator assembly for an electric machine including a stator core supporting a plurality of electrical conductors. A plurality of elongated insulator spacers is interwoven between the conductors proximate connection ends thereof in axially spaced relation to the stator core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Colin Hamer, Bradley D. Chamberlin, Cary Ramey
  • MOULD FOR INJECTION-MOULDING OF PLASTIC PARTS
    Publication number: 20130129857
    Abstract: Moulds for injection molding of plastic parts comprising a die and a punch which define, in the closed mould condition, a cavity intended to receive plastic material injected by a press are provided. The punch may comprise a central element and a pair of first lateral elements arranged on longitudinally opposite sides relative to the central element, each of the first lateral elements being slidably guided along a respective inclined lateral surface of the central element to be displaced between a moulding position and an ejection position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: H.C.M. STAMPI S.r.L.
    Inventor: Amedeo Bregolin
  • System and Method of Voting via an Interactive Television System
    Publication number: 20130132985
    Abstract: A method includes determining, at a first computing device associated with a network, whether voting for video content is permitted from a second computing device. The second computing device is coupled to the network to receive the video content. The method further includes, in response to determining that voting for the video content is permitted from the second computing device, sending data related to a graphical user interface to the second computing device. The graphical user interface enables receipt of voting input for the video content. The method further includes, in response to determining that voting for the video content is permitted from the second computing device, updating a voting record for the video content with the voting input received from the second computing device via the graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: AT & T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: AT & T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
  • METHOD OF ANTIGEN LOADING FOR IMMUNOTHERAPY
    Publication number: 20130129713
    Abstract: It is disclosed a method for obtaining a specific tumor antigen peptide repertoire loaded and/or activated dendritic cell comprising the steps of: a) exposing in suitable conditions a tumor cell expressing said specific tumor antigen peptide repertoire to at least one Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR) agonist and/or to an inflammatory cytokine to obtain a tumor cell with an increased activity of at least one protein belonging to the group of connexins; b) co-culturing said tumor cell with an increased activity of at least one protein belonging to the group of connexins with dendritic cells, to get specific tumor antigen peptide repertoire loaded and/or activated dendritic cells; Step a) and b) are performed simultaneously or in sequence. The group of connexins preferably consists of connexin 43, connexin 40, connexin 45, connexin 47, connexin 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: IEO - ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI ONCOLOGIA S.R.L.
    Inventors: Maria Rescigno, Fabiana Saccheri
  • Composition and Method for Reducing Post-Prandial Blood Glucose
    Publication number: 20130129847
    Abstract: A nutritional intervention composition for reducing post-prandial blood glucose levels in humans, including between about 0.1 mg and about 10 mg of a proteinase inhibitor that is administered prior to the meal. The composition is effective for treating or ameliorating the effects of hyperglycemia and Type II diabetes. The composition also is effective in combating obesity. The proteinase inhibitor is preferably isolated from plant material, such as potatoes, soy, and beans. Potato proteinase inhibitor II and soybean Bowman-Birk inhibitor are included in the group of effective proteinase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: KEMIN FOODS, L.C.
    Inventor: Kemin Foods, L.C.
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES WITH DIFFERING TASTES
    Publication number: 20130129885
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing machine includes: a first hydraulic circuit including a water source, a pump, a water heater, a brewing device selected from a brewing chamber and a capsule, the brewing device including an inlet and outlet, a beverage collector collecting brewed beverage leaving the brewing device and for dispensing the beverage to a container; and a second hydraulic circuit that includes a second pump and second water heater, the outlet of the second water heater being connected to the first circuit at a location that is downstream to the brewing device with respect to the water flow in the first circuit. The first circuit can maintain in the brewing device a pressure substantially constant for a pre-set time, the pressure being less that an opening pressure for the brewing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: TUTTOESPRESSO S.r.l.
    Inventor: Luca Doglioni Majer
  • MOTION TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OF A BICYCLE
    Publication number: 20130130852
    Abstract: A sprocket assembly mounted to a hub has at least eleven sprockets. The hub is able to rotate about a rotation axis and has a plurality of spoke attachment seats and a fastening portion to a frame of the bicycle. On the hub a predetermined axial distance is defined between a plane, substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis, comprising the points of the spoke attachment seats closest to the freewheel body and a plane, substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis and defined in the fastening portion to the frame, comprising the attachment points to the frame closest to the freewheel body. All of the sprockets of the sprocket assembly, when associated with the freewheel body, have an overall axial width that is lower than or equal to the predetermined axial distance. The chain has a maximum thickness between 4.6 mm and 5.8 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.
    Inventor: Campagnolo S.r.l.
  • Managing Session Data of a Composite Service Session in a Communication Network
    Publication number: 20130132590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for managing session data of a composite service session in a communication network, the composite service session originating from executing a composite service. The method comprises determining (101) a subset of the session data which will likely be used for executing the composite service at a certain execution state of the composite service session, and transmitting (103) the subset of the session data over the communication network towards a certain session node, the certain session node being involved in executing the composite service at the certain execution state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON (publ)
    Inventors: Roman Levenshteyn, Konstantinos Vandikas, Eugen Freiter, Ioannis Fikouras