Patents Assigned to Nova
  • CUSHION CAPABLE OF EXHAUSTING HEAT AND MOISTURE
    Publication number: 20140205787
    Abstract: A cushion capable of exhausting heat and moisture includes an airproof bottom fabric, a lumpy foam pad on top of the bottom fabric, and a face fabric on top of the foam pad. The face fabric and the bottom fabric are connected to form a peripheral lamination so that the foam pad is enclosed between the face fabric and the bottom fabric to constitute the cushion having a certain thickness. The cushion has a plurality of air exhaust apertures close to the peripheral lamination. When the cushion is applied to a backpack, the face fabric can absorb the heat and perspiration of a user. When the user acts to compress and restore the foam pad, air is exhausted and inhaled repeatedly through the exhaust apertures of the cushion to expel heat and perspiration so as to provide a cool and comfortable effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA LEATHER ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SU-FANG OU
  • Monitoring apparatus and method particularly useful in photolithographically processing substrates
    Patent number: 8780320
    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: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nova Measuring Instuments Ltd.
    Inventors: Giora Dishon, Moshe Finarov, Zvi Nirel, Yoel Cohen
  • Monitoring system and method for verifying measurements in patterned structures
    Publication number: 20140195194
    Abstract: A method and system are presented for monitoring measurement of parameters of patterned structures based on a predetermined fitting model. The method comprises: (a) providing data indicative of measurements in at least one patterned structure; and (b) applying at least one selected verification mode to said data indicative of measurements, said at least one verification mode comprising: I) analyzing the data based on at least one predetermined factor and classifying the corresponding measurement result as acceptable or unacceptable, II) analyzing the data corresponding to the unacceptable measurement results and determining whether one or more of the measurements providing said unacceptable result are to be disregarded, or whether one or more parameters of the predetermined fitting model are to be modified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
    Inventors: Boaz Brill, Boris Sherman, Igor Turovets
  • Collapsible refuse bin
    Patent number: 8770421
    Abstract: A collapsible refuse bin which has two ends walls and two side walls atop a base. The end walls, side walls and base are twinned wall plastic components. The side walls are made of two panels which are pivotally attached to one another along vertical axis. The end walls are pivotally attached to the base. The side walls engage a base along a tongue and groove means. Side walls and end walls have mutually engaging edges. Removal of the side walls followed by folding down the end walls converts the refuse bin to a collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nova Chemicals (International) S.A.
    Inventors: Henry F. Hay, Leslie Kirby, Alan Schrob
  • Neutron detection based on energy spectrum characteristics
    Patent number: 8766206
    Abstract: A neutron detector includes a coincidence detector to detect coincidence events in which each coincidence event indicates proximity in time of a first signal and a second signal. The first signal indicates detection of at least one of a neutron or a gamma ray, and the second signal indicates detection of a gamma ray by a gamma ray detector. A data processor identifies detection of neutron radiation based on characteristics of an energy spectrum of the gamma rays associated with the second signals that correspond to the coincidence signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Nova Scientific, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Bruce Feller, Paul L. White
  • TRANSFER LINE EXCHANGER
    Publication number: 20140178610
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transfer line exchanger which is optimized for one or more objective functions of interest such as pressure drop, erosion rate, fouling, coke deposition and operating costs. The transfer line exchanger is designed by computer modeling a transfer line exchanger in which the cross section of flow path is substantially circular and modeling the operation of the transfer line under industrial conditions to validate the model design and its operation. Then iteratively the model design is deformed and the operation of the deformed part is modeled and compared to values obtained with other deformed models until the value of the objective function is optimized (e.g. at an extreme) or the change in the objective function is approaching zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Eric Clavelle, Edgar Yajure, Leslie Wilfred Benum, Edward Christopher Foy, David Eisenhawer
  • Serpentine Fluid Reactor Components
    Publication number: 20140178256
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide components for a serpentine fluid reactor which is optimized for one or more objective functions of interest such as pressure drop, erosion rate, fouling, coke deposition and operating costs. The components are designed by computer modeling the components individually and collectively in which the cross section of flow path is substantially circular under industrial conditions to validate the model design and its operation. Then iteratively the component designs are deformed and the operation of the deformed part(s) is modeled and compared to values obtained with other deformed models until the value of the objective function is optimized (e.g. at an extreme) or the change in the objective function is approaching zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Eric Clavelle, Edgar Yajure, Leslie Wilfred Benum, Edward Christopher Foy, David Eisenhawer
  • PAINT APPLICATORS INCLUDING PAINT APPLICATION ELEMENT HAVING NON-STICK COATING
    Publication number: 20140173843
    Abstract: A paint applicator having a non-stick coating, such as a fluoropolymer polymer resin, applied thereto in order to improve the cleanability thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA WILDCAT SHUR-LINE, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
  • Plectranthus Plant Named ' VELVET ELVIS'
    Publication number: 20140182037
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Plectranthus plant characterized by long inflorescences with large lavender flowers, an upright, shrubby habit, a long bloom time, very dark green leaves with dark backs, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • MULTIPLE SEPARATION FILTER AND ANTIOXIDIZING WATER PRODUCED USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140178491
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multiple separation filter including a microfiltration membrane, an active carbon-based filter and a ceramic filter stacked in order, wherein the active carbon-based filter is obtained by mixing active carbon with at least one selected from zeolite, gold, silver and a mixture thereof, treating the mixture with plasma gas of 60,000° C. to 70,000° C., and then quenching the mixture to ?200° C. to ?273° C. under vacuum, and the ceramic filter is obtained by quenching plasma gas generated by heating magnesium at 60,000° C. to 70,000° C. to ?200° C. to ?273° C. under vacuum. Disclosed also is antioxidant water obtained by using the multiple separation filter. The antioxidant water has a negative oxidation reduction potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: LS NOVA CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kwang Sung Back
  • POLYETHYLENE BLEND COMPOSITIONS AND FILM
    Publication number: 20140179873
    Abstract: A polymer blend comprising first and second polyethylene copolymers is presented which has good processability, and which when made into film shows good toughness-stiffness balance, reasonable MD tear, as well as good optical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Lam, Victoria Ker, Karen Grabow
  • Modified lancet carrier for single-use lancet sensor assembly
    Patent number: 8758267
    Abstract: A lancet carrier for an integrated lancet sensor assembly incorporating a lance cover includes an elongated body with a bottom, an open top, a body open end and a body closed end, a lancet-receiving recess with a recess bottom surface, the recess extending between the open end and the closed end, and a trough-forming member forming a trough with a trough open end in communication with the body open end, the trough-forming member longitudinally extending a predefined distance along the bottom from the body open end, the trough replacing a portion of the recess bottom surface at the body open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Nova Biomedical Corporation
    Inventors: James Fowler, Robert Daggett
  • POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS HAVING HIGH DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND EXCELLENT PROCESSABILITY FOR CAPS AND CLOSURES
    Publication number: 20140171582
    Abstract: A dual reactor solution polymerization process gives high density polyethylene compositions containing a first ethylene copolymer and a second ethylene copolymer and which have high dimensional stability, excellent processability as well as good organoleptic properties and reasonable stress cracking resistance. The polyethylene compositions are suitable for compression molding or injection molding applications and are useful, for example, in the manufacture of caps and closures for bottles, and for example, in bottles containing non-pressurized liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: NOVA CHEMICALS (INTERNATIONAL) S.A.
    Inventors: XiaoChuan Wang, Yves Lacombe, Douglas Walter Checknita, Mark Rejman, Matthew Zaki Botros, Renee Laurel Anseeuw
  • plant named ‘Sweet Tart’
    Patent number: PP24573
    Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by small yellow spring leaves that mature to lime green, winter leaves of olive green with red veins, bright pink in wands, very free flowering on short, dark flower stalks, a small, multi-crowned, low mounding habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘Galaxy’
    Patent number: PP24574
    Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by leaves that are red brown with hot pink spots in spring and when new to almost black with pink spots in older leaves summer through winter medium large, glossy leaves, well branched, medium large, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘Paprika’
    Patent number: PP24575
    Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by spring leaves that are orange colored and veiled white, summer leaves are peach to burgundy colored and veiled white, a medium mounding habit, and good vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant name ‘Spark Plug’
    Patent number: PP24597
    Abstract: A new and distinct Carex phyllocephala plant characterized by variegated leaves with a dark center stripes and white to cream margins, small, multi-crowned, low mounding habit, and good vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Cherry Truffle’
    Patent number: PP24602
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Sedum plant substantially as shown and described characterized by pink flowers in large inflorescences, purple black leaves in summer with cut leaf margins, two-toned olive and purple leaves in the spring, strongly upright stems, and a medium, clumping habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘Cracked Ice’
    Patent number: PP24690
    Abstract: A new and distinct ×Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by medium size, palmatifid leaves with prominent sinuses, silver veiled leaves that change background colors from purple tinted green to copper tinted, prominent dark veins in summer through winter leaves, a low mounding plant habit, grows equally well in full sun or filtered shade in the Pacific Northwest, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘Thunderhead’
    Patent number: PP24693
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Sedum plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by medium deep red purple flowers in very large inflorescences, dusky, dark leaves, strong, upright stems, and a medium, clumping habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger