Patents Assigned to Nova
  • NUCLEATED POLYETHYLENE BLENDS AND THEIR USE IN MOLDED ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180079898
    Abstract: A polyethylene blend comprises a nucleated polyethylene homopolymer composition and an un-nucleated or nucleated bimodal polyethylene copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventor: XiaoChuan Wang
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING CARDIAC CONTRACTILITY FOR TREATMENT OF HEART FAILURE
    Publication number: 20180071365
    Abstract: The invention provides a therapeutically-effective method for treatment of heart failure (HF), chronic heart failure, and heart failure post myocardial infarction (MI). This method treats heart failure by enhancing cardiac contractility in a patient by activating ?-arrestin 2 to enhance sarco(endo) plasmic reticulum Ca?2 ATPase (SERCA-2a) small ubiquitin-like modifier-ylation (SUMOlation). Thus, ?-arrestin 2 stimulates cardiac function in heart failure via SERCA-2a potentiation. Additionally, the invention provides a composition for increasing cardiac contractility including a ?-1 adrenergic receptor (?-1 AR) ligand that induces ?-arrestin 2 binding to a ?-1 adrenergic receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Anastasios LYMPEROPOULOS
  • Optical metrology for in-situ measurements
    Patent number: 9915624
    Abstract: A method and system are presented for use in controlling a process applied to a patterned structure having regions of different layered stacks. The method comprises: sequentially receiving measured data indicative of optical response of the structure being processed during a predetermined processing time, and generating a corresponding sequence of data pieces measured over time; and analyzing and processing the sequence of the data pieces and determining at least one main parameter of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, LTD.
    Inventors: Igor Turovets, Cornel Bozdog, Dario Elyasi
  • Spheroidal catalyst for olefin polymerization
    Patent number: 9914793
    Abstract: A solid, spheroidal polymerization catalyst having a particle size distribution characterized by a Dm*/Dn of less than 3.0, the catalyst comprising a phosphinimine catalyst, a cocatalyst and a magnesium chloride support. A process for the polymerization of ethylene with one or more alpha olefin catalyzed by a solid, spheroidal polymerization catalyst having a particle size distribution characterized by a Dm*/Dn of less than 3.0, the catalyst comprising a phosphinimine catalyst, a cocatalyst and a magnesium chloride support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Qinyan Wang, Tyler Craig, Savina Udara Suduweli Kondage, Bradley Wade Funk
  • BARRIER FILM FOR FOOD PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20180066130
    Abstract: Barrier films are prepared from a blend of two high density polyethylene blend components and a high performance organic nucleating agent. The two high density polyethylene blend components have substantially different melt indices. Large reductions in the moisture vapor transmission rate of the film are observed in the presence of the nucleating agent when the melt indices of the two blend components have a ratio of greater than 10/1. The resulting barrier films are suitable for the preparation of packaging for dry foods such as crackers and breakfast cereals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Norman Dorien Joseph Aubee, Douglas Checknita, P Scott Chisholm, Patrick Lam, Sarah Marshall, Denny Paul Sauvageau, Tony Tikuisis, Tingting Yu Chuang
  • Method for relieving neurogenic pain
    Patent number: 9907808
    Abstract: An inventive composition including an amount of sugar or sugar alcohol, an amount of alkalizing agent, and an amount of vehicle; whereby the inventive composition is formulated for transdermal administration to alleviate one or more disorder symptoms, for example neurogenic pain, or to treat one or more disorders, for example neurogenic inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Nova Neura, LLC
    Inventors: David George, Stuart Fife, Howard Rosen
  • Hybrid backward-compatible signal encoding and decoding
    Patent number: 9912945
    Abstract: Computer processor hardware: parses a data stream into first portions of encoded data and second portions of encoded data; implements a first decoder to decode the first portions of encoded data into a first rendition of a signal; implements a second decoder to decode the second portions of encoded data into reconstruction data, the reconstruction data specifying how to modify the first rendition of the signal; and applies the reconstruction data to the first rendition of the signal to produce a second rendition of the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: V-Nova International Limited
    Inventors: Luca Rossato, Guido Meardi
  • HEADLIGHT FOR VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20180056849
    Abstract: A headlight for vehicles, in particular trucks, comprising a lighting unit which is pivotably mounted about a pivot axis; a linear drive unit which contains a linearly movable actuator; and a pivoting lever which is coupled to a lighting unit at a first end and to the actuator at a second end, wherein the lighting unit is pivotable by means of the actuator. The pivoting lever is designed in multiple parts, comprising a lower pivoting lever element having a support part for supporting on the actuator and an upper pivoting lever element on which a horizontal axis is arranged, the pivoting lever being pivotably mounted about said axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: HELLA AUTOTECHNIK NOVA s.r.o.
    Inventors: Roman Kobecky, Jan Formanek, Jaroslaw Schimon, Domingo Guerrero, Thomas Hilsenbeck
  • Method and system for optimizing optical inspection of patterned structures
    Patent number: 9904993
    Abstract: A system and method are presented for use in inspection of patterned structures. The system comprises: data input utility for receiving first type of data indicative of image data on at least a part of the patterned structure, and data processing and analyzing utility configured and operable for analyzing the image data, and determining a geometrical model for at least one feature of a pattern in said structure, and using said geometrical model for determining an optical model for second type of data indicative of optical measurements on a patterned structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
    Inventor: Boaz Brill
  • Fourth toe processing systems and methods
    Patent number: 9901432
    Abstract: Fourth toe processing apparatus and methods for the processing the fourth toes of a bird are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Nova-Tech Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Henry Erickson, Wade Dayle Werder, Dana Mathew Molenaar
  • Optical phase measurement method and system
    Patent number: 9897553
    Abstract: A method and system are presented for use in optical measurements on patterned structures. The method comprises performing a number of optical measurements on a structure with a measurement spot configured to provide detection of light reflected from an illuminating spot at least partially covering at least two different regions of the structure. The measurements include detection of light reflected from said at least part of the at least two different regions comprising interference of at least two complex electric fields reflected from said at least part of the at least two different regions, and being therefore indicative of a phase response of the structure, carrying information about properties of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
    Inventors: Gilad Barak, Dror Shafir, Yanir Hainick, Shahar Gov
  • Towing system for a tugboat
    Patent number: 9889906
    Abstract: The towing system for a tugboat consists of a ring arranged on the deck of the tugboat along which a cart moves on which a winch is arranged. At a larger diameter of the ring manufacturing inaccuracies of the cart respectively the ring respectively deformations can be absorbed in a particularly efficient way by arranging springs between the wheels that engage the ring-shaped base and the cart on which the wheels are arranged. In particular, such springs are rubber springs such as neoprene springs. These can be arranged as blocks, bushes or the like. Preferably, the cart includes a relatively stiff box on which a winch and, more in particular, an electrical winch is arranged. In particular, the cart is a ring, extending around circumferentially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA PATENT B.V.
    Inventor: Robert Rodenburg
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A FLOW OF MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20180038790
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for analyzing a flow of material having an inlet region, a measurement range and an outlet region, and having a first diverter and a second diverter, and a deflection area, wherein in a first state of operation, the two diverters form a continuous first material flow space from the inlet region via the first diverter through the measurement range, via the second diverter to the outlet region, and in a second state of operation, form a continuous second material flow space from the inlet region via the first diverter through the deflection area, via the second diverter to the outlet region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicants: Hochschule Reutlingen, Blue Ocean Nova AG
    Inventors: Edwin OSTERTAG, Tim BAEUERLE, Guenter LORENZ, Karsten REBNER, Joachim MANNHARDT
  • Epinephrine nanoparticles, methods of fabrication thereof, and methods for use thereof for treatment of conditions responsive to epinephrine
    Patent number: 9877921
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions including epinephrine nanoparticles and methods for therapeutic use of the compositions in the treatment of conditions responsive to epinephrine such as a cardiac event or an allergic reaction, particularly anaphylaxis. The epinephrine nanoparticles can be incorporated into orally-disintegrating and fast-disintegrating tablet pharmaceutical formulations and can significantly increase the sublingual bioavailability of epinephrine, and thereby reduce the epinephrine dose required. Additionally, the invention provides methods for fabrication of stabilized epinephrine nanoparticles for use in the described compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mutasem Rawas-Qalaji, Ousama Rachid, Keith Simons, Estelle Simons
  • Mitigation of wax levels in the high pressure low density polyethylene process
    Patent number: 9879098
    Abstract: In the high pressure polymerization of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers, conditions in the high pressure recycle system may lead to the build-up of low molecular weight oligomers and waxes. Sequentially draining knock-out pots, located downstream of a high pressure separator, at regular intervals can reduce the build-up of low molecular weight oligomers and waxes during the high pressure polymerization of alpha olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: James A. Auger, Craig Allan Hulet, Ross Donald Moreton, Benjamin Milton Shaw, Amanda Dolores Murphy
  • CONTROLLED PRESSURE HYDROTHERMAL TREATMENT OF ODH CATALYST
    Publication number: 20180021760
    Abstract: The preparation of an oxidative dehydrogenation catalyst comprising Mo, V, Nb and Te using a hydrothermal step the activity and reproducibility of the catalyst is improved by conduction the hydrothermal step at higher pressures while permitting gaseous products to leave the reactor. In some instances a condenser may be upstream of the pressure relief valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Vasily Simanzhenkov, Xiaoliang Gao, David Jeffrey Sullivan, Hanna Drag, Marie Annette Barnes
  • ETHYLENE/1-BUTENE COPOLYMERS WITH ENHANCED RESIN PROCESSABILITY
    Publication number: 20180022844
    Abstract: Ethylene/1-butene copolymers made with a single site catalyst system have high melt strength and good processability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: NOVA Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lam, Victoria Ker, Robert Quaiattini
  • ×plant named ‘Plum Cascade’
    Patent number: PP28883
    Abstract: A new and distinct ×Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by a trailing habit, a strongly lobed leaf, leaves than are purple silver in color, light pink flowers, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘TNSCRCR’
    Patent number: PP28908
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Scrophularia macrantha plant characterized by deep rose red flowers in dense paniculate cymes, blooms all summer, a short upright shrubby habit, excellent branching with flower spikes at end of every branch, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘TNAGAPDB’
    Patent number: PP28950
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Agastache plant characterized by purple blue flowers in large inflorescences, a long bloom time, a very short, compact habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger