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  • Paper with water repellent and partially heat sealing properties
    Patent number: 10876256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a heat sealable substrate starting from a water repellent substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to a process for making water repellent paper cups. In particular, the present invention discloses a process for applying one or more heat sealable strips on a water repellent substrate, for example paper or paper board. Further, the present invention also relates to a heat sealable substrate obtained by said process for making paper cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Topchim N.V.
    Inventors: Jan-Pieter Luyten, Eric Jönsson, Dirk Stanssens
  • Energy application apparatus
    Patent number: 10874449
    Abstract: The invention relates to an energy application apparatus (1) for applying energy to an object (2). An energy application unit applies energy to the object, wherein the energy application unit is adapted to use electrical current for applying the energy. A current measuring unit (15) measures the electrical current used by the energy application unit and provides a signal being indicative of whether the energy is applied to the object based on the measured electrical current. The signal can be used by, for instance, a monitoring unit and/or a display unit for using and/or indicating the information whether energy is actually applied or not, without requiring a direct communication between the energy application unit and the monitoring unit and/or the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Franciscus Paulus Maria Budzelaar, Godefridus Antonius Harks, Steven Antonie Willem Fokkenrood
  • Protection of a communication channel between a security module and an NFC circuit
    Patent number: 10880739
    Abstract: A method for protecting data contained in a security module of a telecommunication device equipped with a near field communication router, wherein a modification of a routing table between gates of the router is dependent on a verification of an authentication code keyed in by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: PROTON WORLD INTERNATIONAL N.V.
    Inventors: Thierry Huque, Olivier Van Nieuwenhuyze
  • Nano-material imaging detector with an integral pixel border
    Patent number: 10877168
    Abstract: A radiation detector array (112) of an imaging system (100) comprises a plurality of detector modules (114). Each of the plurality of detector modules includes a plurality of detector pixel (116). Each of the plurality of detector pixels includes an integral pixel border (202, 204, 206, 208) and a direct conversion active area within the integral pixel border. A method comprises receiving radiation with a nano-material detector pixel that includes an integral pixel border, generating, with the detector pixel, a signal indicative of an energy of the received radiation, while reducing pixel signal crosstalk, and reconstructing the signal to construct an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventor: Marc Anthony Chappo
  • Adaptive headlamp for optically and electronically shaping light
    Patent number: 10876699
    Abstract: An adaptive driving beam headlamp includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) aligned in a first direction. One or more projection lenses having a toric-shape are adapted for shaping light emitted from the plurality of LEDs along the first direction. A beam shaping optic is adapted to shape light emitted from the one or more projection lenses along a second direction, different from the first direction, such that a desired beam shaping pattern is produced by the beam shaping optic in combination with the one or more projection lenses. A controller is adapted for independently controlling each of the plurality of LEDs for adaptively dimming portions of a vehicle headlamp beam of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLC
    Inventor: Brett Reid Spencer
  • Credit line adjustment system
    Patent number: 10878496
    Abstract: A credit line adjustment system that initiates and processes credit line increases and/or credit line allocations between multiple credit lines in response to credit line adjustment triggering events. In some examples, the system can obtain, for at least one existing credit line provided by an account provider to an account holder, information about a credit line adjustment triggering event. The system can also initiate a credit line adjustment for the account holder in response to the credit line adjustment triggering event, the credit line adjustment including an increase in the credit limit on the at least one existing credit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Tai T. Duong, Joanna J. Prebeck, Alexander Foote, Oyenola Ogunyemi-Craig, Gerald Guinn
  • Foreign object detection in a wireless power transfer system
    Patent number: 10879744
    Abstract: A wireless power transfer system includes a power receiver (105) comprising a coil (107) for extracting power from an electromagnetic signal generated by a power transmitter (101). A load controller (305, 309) disconnects a load (303) during a foreign object detection interval and a power controller (307, 311) transmits power control messages reflecting a difference between an induced signal level and a reference level. A message transmitter (307, 313) transmits a predetermined loading indication for the reference level to the power transmitter (101) indicating a predetermined amount of power being extracted from the electromagnetic signal by the power receiver (105) when the load is disconnected and the induced signal is at the reference level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Andries Van Wageningen, Antonius Adriaan Maria Staring
  • Anti-skimming card reader computing device
    Patent number: 10878430
    Abstract: A computing device that includes a card reader component including a card reader, a plurality of micro cameras positioned proximate to the card reader, a battery detector circuit, and processing circuitry in communication with the card reader component, the plurality of micro cameras, and the battery detector circuit is described. The processing circuitry is configured to analyze one or more images captured by the plurality of micro cameras, determine that one or more of the images captured by the plurality of micro cameras is obscured, in response to the determination that the one or more of the images of the plurality of micro cameras is obscured, initiate the battery detector circuit, and in response to the battery detector circuit detecting a presence of an external battery near the card reader, determine that a skimming device is affixed over the card reader component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Raziq Yaqub
  • WIND SCOOP CHARGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200398677
    Abstract: A system and methods are provided for a wind scoop charging system for recharging onboard batteries during operation of an electrically powered vehicle. The wind scoop charging system comprises a wind scoop configured to be coupled with a hood of the vehicle. One or more air inlets are disposed in the wind scoop to receive an airstream during forward motion of the vehicle. A wind turbine is disposed within the wind scoop and rearward of the air inlet. The wind turbine is configured to produce an electric current upon being turned by the airstream. A power cable is configured to direct the electric current from the wind turbine to one or more electronic devices that are configured to utilize the electric current. The electronic devices may include any of an onboard battery for powering the vehicle, mobile phones or smart phones, portable music players, tablet computers, cameras, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Richard Fiello, Steve Williams
  • CAREER PLANNING WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY IN MIND
    Publication number: 20200402011
    Abstract: Various systems, methods, and media for providing an individual with at least one option for relocation are provided. Individual occupation information is obtained that corresponds to a primary occupation, an employment history, or an education of the individual. Individual preference information is obtained that corresponds to a lifestyle preference of the individual. Current location information is obtained, from a predetermined source, that corresponds to a plurality of locations. The individual occupation information and the individual preference information are correlated with the current location information. At least one location is provided, as the at least one option for relocation, to the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: John Andrew RAPPA
  • STACKABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200399019
    Abstract: A food storage system comprising a bottom receptacle, a plurality of stackable containers, a handle configured to extend over a topmost one of the plurality of stackable containers, and a fastening mechanism having a bottom end coupled to the bottom receptacle and a top end coupled to the top lid. A length of the fastening mechanism is adjustable so that a spacing between the bottom receptacle and the handle is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: The Stack - N - Go LLC
    Inventor: Myron Varan Cotton
  • GLASS-CERAMIC PLATE FOR FIREPLACE INSERT AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS
    Publication number: 20200399172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate, intended to equip appliances of the chimney insert, stove, chimney, boiler, heating appliance, fireplace or equivalent type and/or to serve as a fire barrier, said plate being formed of at least one glass-ceramic substrate coated on at least one of its faces with the following stack of layers: 1. a first metal nitride layer of thickness comprised in the range from 5 nm to 50 nm, 2. an indium tin oxide layer of less than 100 nm thickness, 3. a second metal nitride layer of thickness comprised in the range from 10 nm to 100 nm. The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining said plate, as well as a device incorporating said plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: EUROKERA S.N.C.
    Inventors: Theo JEGOREL, Clément SIEUTAT, Pablo VILATO
  • LIT IMAGE PROJECTION LAMP AND ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS TO USE THE SAME TO GENERATE THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES
    Publication number: 20200400283
    Abstract: Lit image projection lamp and assemblies and methods to use the same to generate three-dimensional images. In an exemplary embodiment of a projection device of the present disclosure, the projection device comprises a light source and a curved lens positioned at a first distance from the light source, wherein the curved lens is a lenticular lens, having a concave portion and a convex portion, and wherein the projection device is configured to generate a homogenous light bar image from light emitted from the light source that passes through the curved lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Flex-N-Gate Advanced Product Development, LLC
    Inventors: TODD M. NYKERK, Lester R. Sullivan
  • Scan Signal Characterization Diagnostics
    Publication number: 20200401053
    Abstract: A system for and method of processing a wafer in which a scan signal is analyzed locally to extract information about alignment, overlay, mark quality, wafer quality, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicants: ASML Netherlands B.V., ASML Holding N.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis Melchior BROUWER, Krishanu SHOME
  • LOW LEAKAGE LOW DROPOUT REGULATOR WITH HIGH BANDWIDTH AND POWER SUPPLY REJECTION, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20200401169
    Abstract: A method is for operating an electronic device formed by a low dropout regulator (LDO) having an output coupled to a first conduction terminal of a transistor, with a second conduction terminal of the transistor being coupled to an output node. The electronic device is turned on by turning on the LDO, removing a DC bias from the second conduction terminal of the transistor by opening a first switch that selectively couples the second conduction terminal of the transistor to a supply node through a first diode coupled transistor and by opening a second switch that selectively couples the second conduction terminal of the transistor to a ground node through a second diode coupled transistor, and turning on the transistor. The electronic device is turned off by turning off the transistor, forming the DC bias at the second conduction terminal of the transistor, and turning off the LDO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: STMicroelectronics International N.V.
    Inventors: Kapil Kumar TYAGI, Nitin GUPTA
  • Ventilator mount system
    Patent number: 10869976
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a ventilator mount system. The system includes a ventilator mount configured to mount a ventilator thereon; a platform configured to be carried by a stand; and a releasable lock assembly configured to affix the ventilator mount to the platform. In some embodiments, the lock assembly is configured to be moved between a locked position and a release position. In some embodiments, the ventilator mount is releasable from the platform when the lock assembly is moved from the locked position to the release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventor: David Hoysan
  • Energy generation system and method
    Patent number: 10873274
    Abstract: The invention provides an energy generation system comprising a generator having charged mutually rotating plate elements, and comprising an integrated drive mechanism for precisely controlling a separation distance between the plates. The drive mechanism provides a separation which varies as a function of the speed of rotation, hence assimilating separation control within the natural operation of the device. Embodiments provide plates comprising self-generating bearings, both hydrodynamic gas and fluid bearings and centrifugal regulator solid bearings, the bearings providing a supporting force between the plates of a magnitude which increases as the rotational speed of the plates increases. Methods of energy generation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Steven Ernest Franklin, Lutz Christian Gerhardt, Willem Potze, Hans Kroes, Mark Thomas Johnson
  • Tracking exposure to air pollution
    Patent number: 10871478
    Abstract: The present application relates to a method for tracking a user's exposure to air pollutants, comprising receiving pollutant information from a plurality of air quality data sources at one or more user locations, determining a weighting for at least one of the plurality of data sources, the weighting representing quality of the pollutant information from the respective data source, selecting data sources from the plurality of data sources based on the weighting and aggregating pollutant information from the selected data sources to determine the user's exposure over a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Declan Patrick Kelly, Michael Martin Scheja, Wei Chen, Rim Helaoui
  • Method of COmeasurement during non-invasive ventilation
    Patent number: 10869978
    Abstract: A method for measuring a patient's expired CO2 level in a non-invasive ventilator system while maintaining a positive inspiratory pressure. The method includes the steps of: receiving, by the non-invasive ventilator system, a signal comprising an instruction to obtain a CO2 measurement from a patient; lowering, by the non-invasive ventilator system in response to the signal, the expiratory positive airway pressure from a first, higher level to a second, lower level for a first time period comprising one or more breaths; obtaining, by a CO2 sensor, a CO2 measurement during the first time period; and returning, after the first time period, the expiratory positive airway pressure to the first, higher level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventor: Smita Garde
  • Customized lending product system and method
    Patent number: 10872375
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes providing an application form configured for electronic display and data entry, receiving loan application data via the form, and providing selectable lending product features based on the loan application data. The selectable lending product features include an approved range of selectable credit options. Each of the selectable credit options has a different associated amount of required collateral. The method also includes receiving feature selection data. The feature selection data includes a selection of at least one of the selectable credit options. The method further includes providing a customized lending product based on the feature selection data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventor: Todd Lawrence Denbo