Patents Assigned to Nova
  • INTERFEROMETRIC METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LINEAR DETECTION OF MOTION FROM A SURFACE
    Publication number: 20090122322
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for detecting surface motion of an object subject to ultrasound are disclosed. The method comprises generating a laser beam, dividing the laser beam into a reference beam and an object beam to be directed onto the surface, thereby producing a scattered object beam, introducing a frequency shift between the reference beam and the scattered object beam, wherein the frequency shift is smaller than the ultrasonic frequency, detecting the interference between the scattered object beam and the frequency shifted reference beam using a plurality of detecting elements to generate a plurality of electrical interference signals, wherein the electrical interference signals each comprise a wanted signal component indicative of the surface motion and a noise signal component, and processing the electrical interference signals to determine the surface motion of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: BOSSA NOVA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Bruno Pouet
  • Polymer blends
    Patent number: 7531602
    Abstract: A blend of polymers comprising from 5 to 95 weight % of a polymer having a high molecular weight made using a single site type catalyst and from 95 to 5 weight % of a polymer having a lower molecular weight made using a catalyst containing a phenoxide, preferably a salicylaldimine ligand, has an excellent toughness and would be suitable for use in applications such as polyolefin pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Peter Phung Minh Hoang, Cliff Robert Baar
  • Reflective optical system
    Patent number: 7532414
    Abstract: A lens arrangement is presented. The lens arrangement comprises a first element having a concave reflective surface and defining an optical axis of the lens arrangement, and a second substantially flat and at least partially reflective element spaced-apart from the first element along the optical axis. The second element is configured to allow light passage therethrough and is oriented with respect to the optical axis and the first element such that at a predetermined angle of incidence of an input light beam onto the second element, the input light beam is reflected onto the reflective surface of the first element and reflected therefrom to pass through the second element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Measuring Instruments, Ltd.
    Inventors: David Scheiner, Michael Winik, Yakov Lyubchik
  • Monitoring apparatus and method particularly useful in photolithographically
    Patent number: 7525634
    Abstract: Apparatus for processing substrates according to a predetermined photolithography process includes a loading station in which the substrates are loaded, a coating station in which the substrates are coated with a photoresist material, an exposing station in which the photoresist coating is exposed to light through a mask having a predetermined pattern to produce a latent image of the mask on the photoresist coating, a developing station in which the latent image is developed, an unloading station in which the substrates are unloaded and a monitoring station for monitoring the substrates with respect to predetermined parameters of said photolithography process before reaching the unloading station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
    Inventors: Giora Dishon, Moshe Finarov, Zvi Nirel, Yoel Cohen
  • Passenger dorsal support
    Patent number: 7523993
    Abstract: A dorsal support for supporting a passenger in a generally upright standing position while travelling in a public transportation vehicle is disclosed. The dorsal support comprises a body having a front surface extending uninterrupted upwardly from a base portion fastened to a floor surface, the front surface of the body including a planar lower portion preventing access behind the dorsal support from in front thereof and an upper portion which is integral with the lower portion and extends upwardly therefrom. The upper portion is rearwardly inclined and defines a passenger receiving area thereon for supporting at least a portion of the passenger's back such as to support the passenger in a generally upright standing position when leaning against the dorsal support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Bus, Division de Groupe Volvo Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Louis-Philippe Daneault, Marc-André Boudreau, Steve Beaulieu
  • Wave-power system and method for generating energy at constant rotational speed at variable significant wave heights and periods
    Patent number: 7525214
    Abstract: A wave energy conversion system or device is provided which includes a hull that serves as a float, moving up and down with incoming waves. The power take-off system contained within the hull comprises a longitudinal main rotary shaft upon which a series different diameter sets of dual same-diameter pinions interact with the main rotary shaft through their corresponding freewheels. This interaction only allows the main rotary shaft to rotate in only one direction. A fork-like rod system member that is either fixed directly to a base on the seabed or to a supporting underwater taut moored floating platform. This fork-like rod system member has an alternate rod in permanent contact with each pinion (two rods per each set of dual same-diameter pinions).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Oceanic Energy Systems
    Inventors: Alvaro Jose Atilano Medina, Rafael Uzcategui Trinkl
  • MOBILE EXPANDED POLYMER PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20090093558
    Abstract: A mobile polymer system. The system includes a mobile platform and a heat generating device mounted to the mobile platform. The system also includes a polymer expansion unit mounted to the mobile platform, wherein the polymer expansion unit is adapted to expand a polymer, using heat generated by the heat generating device, at a location of the mobile polymer expansion system to create an expanded polymer that can be used to create an expanded polymeric product that is comprised of the expanded polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Madish, Michael T. Williams, Shawn P. Jarvie, Michael R. Kelley, Justin D. Rubb
  • Aromatic saturation and ring opening process
    Patent number: 7513988
    Abstract: Less conventional sources of hydrocarbon feedstocks such as oil sands, tar sands and shale oils are being exploited. These feedstocks generate a larger amount of heavy oil, gas oil, asphaltene products and the like containing multiple fused aromatic ring compounds. These multiple fused aromatic ring compounds can be converted into feed for a hydrocarbon cracker by first hydrogenating at least one ring in the compounds and subjecting the resulting compound to a ring opening and cleavage reaction. The resulting product comprises lower paraffins suitable for feed to a cracker, higher paraffins suitable for example as a gasoline fraction and mono aromatic ring compounds (e.g. BTX) that may be further treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignees: Nova Chemicals (International) S.A., Universitat Stuttgart
    Inventors: Michael C. Oballa, Vasily Simanzhenkov, Jens Weitkamp, Roger Gläser, Yvonne Traa, Fehime Demir
  • METHOD OF PLACING CONCRETE
    Publication number: 20090081446
    Abstract: A method of placing a concrete compositions including a) combining 3-40 volume percent cement, 5-50 volume percent fine aggregate, 5-50 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water; b) adding 1.5-40 volume percent of prepuff particles to form a concrete composition; and c) pumping the concrete composition to a point higher in elevation than the delivery point of the concrete to place the concrete. The concrete composition contains less than 30 volume percent of other light weighting aggregates and the prepuff particles have an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3. The slump value of the placed concrete measured according to ASTM C 143 is greater than 1 inch and the concrete has a density of from about 40 to about 135 lb./ft3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Woolfsmith, Michael T. Williams, Rick Hughes, Michael R. Kelley, John K. Madish, Kristen Van Buskirk, Tricia Guevara Ladely
  • METHODS OF MINIMIZING CONCRETE CRACKING AND SHRINKAGE
    Publication number: 20090078161
    Abstract: A method of reducing plastic shrinkage cracking in concrete compositions that includes a) combining 3-40 volume percent cement, 5-50 volume percent fine aggregate, 5-50 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water to form a concrete mixture; b) during or after (a), adding 1.5-40 volume percent of prepuff particles to the concrete mixture to form a concrete composition; c) placing the concrete composition in a form; and d) allowing the concrete to set and harden to form a hardened concrete article substantially free of plastic shrinkage cracking. The prepuff particles have an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.02 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3. The concrete composition has a density of from about 40 to about 135 lb./ft3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Woolfsmith, Larry Chappell, Luke Kimble
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STOKES POLARIZATION IMAGING
    Publication number: 20090079982
    Abstract: A device and a method for high-speed linear polarization imaging of a scene are disclosed. The device comprises a polarization modulator for modulating the polarization of light emitted from the scene in order to obtain at least three linear polarization states of the light. The polarization modulator comprises a polarizer, a first polarization rotation block comprising a fixed quarter-wave plate and a first liquid crystal operating as a quarter-wave plate, and a second polarization rotation block comprising a second liquid crystal operating as a half-wave plate. Each of the first and second liquid crystals arc switchable between two states, thereby providing the at least three polarization states to the polarization modulator. The device further comprises a sensor adapted to capture image frames of the light from the scene at each polarization state of the polarization modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: BOSSA NOVA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Nicolas Lefaudeux
  • Electron multipliers and radiation detectors
    Patent number: 7508131
    Abstract: Electron multipliers, radiation detectors, and methods of making the multipliers and detectors are described. In some embodiments an electron multiplier has a structure including a plurality of interconnected fibers having electron-emissive surfaces, the fibers having a width to thickness aspect ratio greater than one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Nova Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Gregory Downing, W. Bruce Feller, P. Brian White, Paul L. White
  • Medical Device with Protected Transcutaneous Device
    Publication number: 20090076451
    Abstract: A medical device is provided comprising a first a second units, the first unit comprising a housing with a skin-mountable surface, and a transcutaneous device having a distal portion adapted to be arranged through the skin of the subject in a situation of use in which the housing has been applied on a skin surface. The second unit is adapted to be releasably coupled to the first unit thereby, in a situation of use, substantially covering an introduction site of the transcutaneous device through the skin, whereby at least partial removal of the second unit from the first unit at least partially uncovers the introduction site. In this way the transcutaneous device can be protected during use, yet it allows the user to inspect the introduction site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Nova Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Claude Teisen-Simony, Simon Rorvig
  • Campanula Plant Named ‘Blue-Eyed Blonde’
    Patent number: PP19883
    Abstract: A new and distinct Campanula plant characterized by yellow to yellow green foliage, large, blue bellflowers in upright and decumbent stalks, a compact, low habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • Cyclamen plant named ‘Something Magic’
    Patent number: PP19894
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cyclamen plant characterized by large, bright pink flowers, foliage strongly silvered with a triangular green patch in the center (Christmas tree pattern), a quick bloom time (blooms in first year from tissue culture), and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet N. Egger, Harini Korlipara
  • Hedychium plant named ‘Tahitian Flame’
    Patent number: PP19921
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hedychium plant characterized by striking, strongly variegated leaves, showy fragrant flowers, repeat blooming, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Coreopsis plant named ‘Gold Nugget’
    Patent number: PP19946
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Gold Nugget’ characterized by prolific, large, bright yellow and maroon daisy-type flowers, grass green foliage, very free branching and flowering, long bloom time, and a mounding habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Viola plant named ‘Heartthrob’
    Patent number: PP19996
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viola plant characterized by large heart shaped leaves with a large center purple brown blotch and deep green edges, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Tricyrtis plant named ‘White Waves’
    Patent number: PP20007
    Abstract: A new and distinct Tricyrtis plant characterized its unique, creamy white centered foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D Jansen
  • Coreopsis plant named ‘Moonlight’
    Patent number: PP20009
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Moonlight’ characterized by prolific, large, light yellow daisy-type flowers, grass-green foliage, very free branching and flowering, long bloom time, and a mounding habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara