Patents Assigned to Nova
  • Apparatus, arrangement and method for supporting a helical wire coil heating element
    Patent number: 8168927
    Abstract: An apparatus, arrangement and method for supporting a helical wire coil heating element is provided. The apparatus includes a generally circular support frame having an open center portion and a plurality of supporting arms extending radially inward into the open center portion. Insulating standoffs are supported on the supporting arms such that the standoffs extend into the open center portion of the frame. A helical wire coil heating element is attached to each end of the standoff. An arrangement for supporting a helical wire coil heating element includes a substantially closed elongated tubular wrapper having an open interior. One or more generally circular support frames are arranged in the open interior of the wrapper and support insulating standoffs. A method for assembling an arrangement for a supporting a helical wire coil heating element is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Nova Coil, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward A. Kutz
  • Lightweight concrete compositions
    Patent number: 8167998
    Abstract: A lightweight ready-mix concrete composition that contains 8-20 volume percent cement, 11-50 volume percent sand, 10-31 volume percent prepuff particles, 9-40 volume percent coarse aggregate, and 10-22 volume percent water, where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent;. 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 composition measured according to ASTM C 143 is from 2 to 8 inches. After the lightweight ready-mix concrete composition is set for 28 days, it has a compressive strength of at least 1400 psi as tested according to ASTM C39.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Tricia Ladely (Guevara), Michael T. Williams, Rick Hughes, Michael R. Kelley, John K Madish, Kristen VanBuskirk
  • Interpolymer resin particles
    Patent number: 8168722
    Abstract: A polymer composition that includes from 0.1 to 60 percent by weight of interpolymer resin particles containing a styrenic polymer intercalated within a polyolefin and from 40 to 99.9 percent by weight of at least one second polymer. The polyolefin is present at from 20% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles, has a VICAT softening temperature greater than 60° C. and a melt index of from 0.3 to 15 g/10 minutes (190° C./2.16 kg). The styrenic polymer is present at from 20% to 80% by weight based on the weight of the particles. The interpolymer resin particles have a gel content ranging from 0 to 5% by weight based on the weight of said interpolymer resin particles, a VICAT softening temperature ranging from 85° C. to 115° C., and a melt index value ranging from 0.1 to 6.0 (230° C./5.0 kg).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: NOVA Checmials Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Krupinski, Eric Vignola
  • Carousel for display and sale of goods
    Patent number: 8141719
    Abstract: A carousel for display of elongated merchandise comprising a lower pole, a center pole and an upper pole which fit together, a rotatable cylindrical sleeve mounted on the center pole, the sleeve having two hubs, one hub attached to each end of the sleeve, each hub having a plurality of cone shaped recesses for receiving a product holder, a clam shell product holder having a portion adapted to hold an elongated product, the clam shell holder having a cone shaped member which fits into the cone shaped recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Nova Ortho-Med, Inc.
    Inventors: Weston S. Hopper, Ronald B. Gaudiano, Henri Baldan
  • Method and system for measuring in patterned structures
    Patent number: 8142965
    Abstract: A sample having a patterned area and a method for use in controlling a pattern parameter is presented. The sample comprises at least one test structure having a patterned region similar to a pattern in the patterned area, the patterns in the patterned area and in the at least test structure being produced by the same patterning process. The at least one test structure comprises at least one pattern parameter of a predetermined value intentionally increased above a natural value of said certain parameter induced by a patterning process. By this, the natural value of the parameter induced by the patterning process can be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
    Inventor: Cohen Yoel
  • Patient Monitoring Apparatus
    Publication number: 20120065522
    Abstract: A patient monitoring system including a sensing-recording device that attaches to a patient and a probe utilized by attending personnel at a trauma site. After an initial interaction between the probe and the sensing-recording device, the sensing-recording device samples one or more physiological parameters and stores time stamped readings in a first memory. The probe is adapted to take other measurements, download the data from the first memory of the sensing-recording device, manipulate the collective data and return data to a second memory in the sensing-recording device. The sensing-recording device continues to accumulate data in the first memory during transport of the patient from a trauma, site to a medical facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: NOVA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: John Lewicke
  • STABLE FUNCTIONAL BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20120058240
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for manufacturing stable functional protein-containing beverage compositions, such as dairy-based beverages. A functional ingredient, such as yeast beta-glucan, is stabilized in the protein-containing composition by subjecting the composition to intense agitation, e.g. homogenization or sonication. Advantageously, these processes permits heat-treatment of the functional beverage composition for extended shelf-life of the final product. Stable functional beverage compositions prepared by these processes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE NOVA SCOTIA AGR
    Inventors: Richard F. Ablett, Lei Gao
  • THIN FILMS MEASUREMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120044506
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for controlling processing of a structure. First measured data is provided being indicative of at least one of: a thickness (d2) of at least one layer (L2) of the structure W in at least selected sites of the structure prior to processing of the structure, and a surface profile of the structure prior to processing. An optical measurement is applied to at least the selected sites of the structure after processing and second measured data is generated being indicative of at least one of: a thickness of the processed structure (d?) and a surface profile of the processed structure. The second measured data is analyzed by interpreting it using the first measured data to determine a thickness (d?1 or d?2) of at least one layer of the processed structure. This determined thickness is indicative of the quality of processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS LTD.
    Inventors: Yoel COHEN, Moshe FINAROV, Klara VINOKUR
  • Polylactide-based compositions
    Patent number: 8119713
    Abstract: A polylactide-based polymer or copolymer (PLA) compositions with improved flame retardancy properties as obtained by conventional melt-blending of PLA polyester matrix (1) with both calcium sulfate (2) and organo-modified layered silicates (OMLS) (3). Combination of CaSO4 and OMLS exhibits synergistic effects on PLA flame retardancy by both significantly increasing the time to ignition and decreasing the heat release rate per unit area, and promoting non-dripping properties. Moreover, all other properties of PLA remain almost unchanged or are improved as regards to pristine PLA, especially thermal and mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: Materia Nova, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie de Lillie, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts et Industries Textiles
    Inventors: Philippe Dubois, Marius Murariu, Michael Alexandre, Philippe Degee, Serge Bourbigot, Rene Delobel, Gaelle Fontaine, Eric Devaux
  • plant named ‘Grape Taffy’
    Patent number: PP22567
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Penstemon plant characterized by large purple red flowers with white throats, dense flower clusters, long bloom time, a compact, upright, well branched habit, with multiple crown from the base, clean-looking, deep green, attractive foliage, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Jansen
  • plant named ‘Blueberry Taffy’
    Patent number: PP22568
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Penstemon plant characterized by large purple blue flowers with a dark maroon ring at the base of the lobes and white tube, dense flower clusters, long bloom time, a compact, upright, well branched habit, with multiple crown from the base, clean-looking, deep green, attractive foliage, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Jansen
  • plant named ‘Strawberry Taffy’
    Patent number: PP22569
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Penstemon plant characterized by large purple red flowers with white throats with a deep purple red ring at the top of the throat, dense flower clusters, long bloom time, a compact, upright, well branched habit, with multiple crown from the base, clean-looking, deep green, attractive foliage, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Jansen
  • Lightweight concrete compositions
    Patent number: RE43253
    Abstract: A lightweight concrete composition containing from 10 to 90 volume percent of a cement composition, from 10 to 90 volume percent of particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.2 mm to 8 mm, a bulk density of from 0.03 g/cc to 0.64 g/cc, an aspect ratio of from 1 to 3, and from 0 to 50 volume percent of aggregate; where the sum of components used does not exceed 100 volume percent, and where after the lightweight concrete composition is set it has a compressive strength of at least 1700 psi as tested according to ASTM C39 after seven days. The concrete composition can be used to make concrete masonry units, construction panels, road beds and other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: NOVA Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Tricia Guevara Ladely, Michael T. Williams, David A. Cowan, John K. Madish, Kolapo Adewale, Roger Moore, Mary Margaret Moore, legal representative, Blain Hileman
  • plant named ‘Aquamarine’
    Patent number: PP22627
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant characterized by large, glaucous, blue green leaves with dark petioles and leaf bases. In the spring the leaves are dark purple tinted on top. Hosta ‘Aquamarine’ has violet flowers in late summer into fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Gossett
  • plant named ‘Victorian Secret’
    Patent number: PP22654
    Abstract: A new and distinct Leucanthemum plant named ‘Victorian Secret’ characterized by daisy type inflorescences with multiple layers of white ray florets and yellow orange disc florets, excellent bloom size, a medium, compact habit, well-branched flower stalks giving repeat bloom all summer, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Show Stopper’
    Patent number: PP22671
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Show Stopper’ characterized by prolific bloom of red purple daisy-type inflorescences, each about 5 cm wide, with excellent perennial survival, and a large mounding plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Appalachian Trail’
    Patent number: PP22675
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant characterized by medium large ovate leaves with prominent black splatter markings, medium large ovate leaves with prominent black splatter markings, excellent vigor, and an excellent trailing habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet Egger
  • plant named ‘Raspberry Sundae’
    Patent number: PP22685
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant characterized by the combination of creamy white-centered foliage with green margins and strong red petioles and flower stalks. In the spring the red of the petioles shows up in the base of the leaf as well. Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ has a compact habit and attractive violet flowers in late summer into fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Harini Korlipara, Gary J. Gossett
  • plant named ‘Center Stage’
    Patent number: PP22707
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Center Stage’ characterized by prolific, deep red, 4.5 cm wide, daisy-type inflorescences on a large mounding, Zone 6 hardy plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Oregon Trail’
    Patent number: PP22712
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant characterized by medium size, palmately-lobed leaves, with the terminal lobe the longest, an extremely good trailing habit, low inflorescence number for a cleaner look, distinct, dark brown markings following the veins, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet Egger