Patents Assigned to Research Development
  • Cache memory controller
    Patent number: 8996815
    Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) may include a cache memory, and a cache memory controller coupled to the cache memory. The cache memory controller may be configured to receive a cache miss associated with a memory location, issue pre-fetch requests, each pre-fetch request having a quality of service (QoS), and determine if a pre-fetch request has issued for the memory location associated with the cache miss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Michael Jones, Stuart Ryan
  • Carbamoylphosphonates as inhibitors and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8993544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel metalloproteinase inhibitors having an aryloxybenzenesulfonamide moiety and a carbamoylphosphonic acid moiety, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their uses in the prevention and/or treatment of disease or disorder associated with MMP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eli Breuer, Reuven Reich, Julia Frant, Amnon Hoffman, Veerendhar Ainelly
  • Preparation used for anti-tachyarrhythmia and its preparation method
    Patent number: 8993007
    Abstract: A kind of Corydalis extract for anti-tachyarrhythmia, the extract prepared by the following method: Corydalis crude powder 100 parts by weight, is extracted by 60-80% ethanol 600-1000 parts by volume in 1-3 times, combined filtrate, concentrated under reduced pressure to a fluidextract of the relative density of 0.2-0.5 g/mL; take the processed D101 resin, and the fluidextract prepared through the resin column with the flow rate of 0.2-0.5 mL/min, impurity of deionized water with the flow rate of 0.2-0.5 mL/min, 60-90% ethanol elution, flow rate 0.4-0.8 mL/min, and recover ethanol, concentrate to Corydalis extract dry paste. According to the conventional method of adding conventional accessories, made into clinically acceptable pills, capsules, granules, tablets, oral liquid or injection. The extract has obvious effect on anti-arrhythmia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Heshengyuan of Chinese Medicine Research & Development Company Limited in Shunde District of Foshan
    Inventors: Keji Chen, Shouying Du, Xiaochang Ma
  • Roller microcontact printing device and printing method thereof
    Patent number: 8991314
    Abstract: A roller microcontact printing device and a printing method of the device are revealed. The roller microcontact printing device includes a transfer module with a transfer roller and a supply module. The supply module provides an isolating solution and a thin film material to the transfer module to form an isolation layer and a thin film layer in turn on the surface of the transfer roller. Then the thin film is transferred to a substrate by the transfer roller. The microcontact print device and method are used in a roll-to-roll printing process. Thus the production efficiency of the thin film layer on the substrate is improved and the cost is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development Centre
    Inventors: Jung-Wei Cheng, Chang-Pen Chen, Jeng-Rong Ho, Bo-Wei Li, Yeh-Min Lin
  • 4-(azacycloalkyl)benzene-1,3-diol compounds as tyrosinase inhibitors, process for the preparation thereof and use thereof in human medicine and in cosmetics
    Patent number: 8993596
    Abstract: 4-(Azacycloalkyl)benzene-1,3-diol compounds are described corresponding to general formula (I) below: Also described, are compositions including the same, processes for preparation thereof and uses thereof in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions to treat pigmentary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Galderma Research & Development
    Inventors: Jean-Guy Boiteau, Karine Bouquet, Sandrine Talano, Corinne Millois Barbuis
  • PROXIMITY SENSOR INCLUDING REFERENCE DETECTOR FOR STRAY RADIATION DETECTION
    Publication number: 20150083900
    Abstract: A proximity sensor includes a radiation source configured to emit a primary radiation beam and a primary detector configured to pick up a reflected primary radiation beam. The radiation source is further configured to emit stray radiation. The sensor further includes a reference detector arranged to receive the stray radiation. The stray radiation may, for example, be emitted from either a side of the radiation source or a bottom of the radiation source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicants: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited, STMicroelectronics (Grenoble 2) SAS, STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS
    Inventors: Adam Caley, Pierre-Jean Parodi-Keravec, Olivier Le Briz, Sandrine Lhostis
  • Multi-channel image sensors
    Patent number: 8988582
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array and an image sensor objective optical element. The element is formed by a lenslet array. Each lenslet in the array directs incoming radiation onto a different specific pixel or sub-array of pixels in the pixel array. The lenslets in the array are shaped such that fields of view of next-but-one neighboring ones of the lenslets (i.e., two lenslets spaced from each other by another lenslet) do not overlap until a certain object distance away from the lenslet array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Ewan Findlay, James Downing, Andrew Murray, Lindsay Grant, Adam Caley
  • Extended performance SATCOM-ORIAN antenna
    Patent number: 8988303
    Abstract: An orientation independent antenna apparatus using a six sided conductive structure and triangular elements on a selected surface thereof, to provide both horizontal and vertical polarization mode feeds. In one implementation, a vertical coupling element is disposed within the structure so that four perpendicular surfaces are parasitically coupled to provide the vertical polarization mode. In other implementations, coaxial cable(s) may be used with a ferrite core and/or combiner circuits to provide the horizontal mode feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: AMI Research & Development, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Apostolos, Judy Feng, William Mouyos
  • Super resolution from a single signal
    Patent number: 8989519
    Abstract: A method implementable on a computing device includes exploiting data redundancy to combine high frequency information from at least two different scales of an input signal to generate a super resolution version of said input signal. An alternative method includes exploiting recurrence of data from an input signal in at least two different scales of at least one reference signal to extract and to combine high frequency information from a plurality of scales of said at least one reference signal to generate a super resolution version of said input signal. An alternative method includes generating a super resolution version of a single input video sequence in at least the temporal dimension by exploiting data recurrence within the input video sequence or with respect to an external database of example video sequences. A signal may be an image, a video sequence, an audio signal, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Yeda Research & Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Michal Irani, Daniel Glasner, Oded Shahar, Shai Bagon
  • Optical navigation devices
    Patent number: 8988391
    Abstract: An imaging device may have an imaging surface and a sensor. The imaging surface may be illuminated by a first source and reflect at least some of the illumination to the sensor to detect an image. The imaging device may have a predetermined width and an optical path passing therethrough. The imaging device may be illuminated by a second source, and the illumination of the second source may be directed to one or more predetermined regions on or near the imaging surface to produce an optical effect associated with the imaging surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventor: Mathieu Reigneau
  • Integrated circuit system providing enhanced communications between integrated circuit dies and related methods
    Patent number: 8990540
    Abstract: A method may include receiving, at a first integrated circuit die, a memory transaction having an address from a second integrated circuit die. The method may further include determining, at the first integrated circuit die and based on the address, if the transaction is for the first integrated circuit die and, if so, translating the address. If transaction is for a third integrated circuit die, the transaction may be transmitted, without modification to the address, to the third integrated circuit die. The translation may be based upon a first table with each entry including a first address and a second translated address corresponding to the first address, and a second table with each entry including a first address and an indication if the transaction is to be forwarded without modification to the address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Michael Jones, Stuart Ryan
  • Weight scale for a patient lift system, a control system for the weight scale, and a method for weighing a patient supported on the weight scale
    Patent number: 8987616
    Abstract: A weight scale for a patient lift system includes a frame assembly. A plurality of force sensors are coupled to the frame assembly. Each of the plurality of force sensors is configured to generate a signal indicative of a measured weight force. A foot rest panel is coupled to the frame assembly. The foot rest panel is configured to support a patient. An angle sensor is operatively coupled to the frame assembly. The angle sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of an angle of the frame assembly with respect to a horizontal reference plane. A controller is coupled in signal communication with each force sensor and the angle sensor. The controller includes one or more processors configured to receive signals from each force sensor and the angle sensor to determine an actual weight force of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Liko Research & Development AB
    Inventors: Liew Chooi Ngoh, Wen Yuanqiang
  • Benzenesulfonamide compounds, method for synthesizing same, and use thereof in medicine as well as in cosmetics
    Patent number: 8980897
    Abstract: Benzenesulfonamide compounds having a structure of formula (I) are described. Also described, are methods for synthesizing the compounds and to the use thereof in pharmaceutical compositions for human or veterinary medicine and in cosmetic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Galderma Research & Development
    Inventors: Laurence Clary, Sandrine Chambon, Laurent Chantalat, Carine Rosignoli, Olivier Roye, Jean-Claude Pascal, Marlene Schuppli-Nollet
  • Topical application of travoprost for combating hair loss
    Patent number: 8980948
    Abstract: Travoprost medicament compositions for non-daily topical application are useful for simulating or inducing the growth and/or decreasing the loss and/or increasing the density and/or reducing the heterogeneity in the diameter of human hair shafts/follicles, e.g., for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, such medicament compositions being at least twice applied over a time interval of greater than 24 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Galderma Research & Development
    Inventors: Sandrine Rethore, Carine Rosignoli, André Jomard, Johannes Voegel
  • Lift systems with continuous in-rail charging
    Patent number: 8978905
    Abstract: Rail-mounted lift systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, the lift system includes a rail having at least one conductor positioned on an upper interior surface of the rail. A carriage may be slidably disposed in the rail for relative movement to the rail. The carriage generally includes a carriage body, at least one pair of support wheels rotatably coupled to the carriage body and slidably engaged with the rail, and a conductor truck comprising at least one conductive roller rotatably attached to the conductor truck. The conductor truck may be mounted to the carriage body with a biasing member upwardly biasing the conductive roller into rolling engagement with the at least one conductor. A lift unit may be coupled to the carriage body and includes a motor paying out and taking up a lifting strap. The lift unit is electrically coupled to the at least one conductive roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Liko Research & Development AB
    Inventors: Robert Bergenstr{dot over (a)}le, Mattias Andersson
  • Method of treating type 1 diabetes by administering NKp46 polypeptide
    Patent number: 8980244
    Abstract: The invention relates to use of the natural cytotoxicity receptor NKp46 for preventing and treating diabetes, including type I diabetes (TID) and type 2 diabetes. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising a fragment of the extracellular region of NKp46 for preventing the onset and progression of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignees: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority, Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ofer Mandelboim, Angel Porgador, Yaakov Naparstek, Chamutal Gur
  • Optical navigation devices
    Patent number: 8982052
    Abstract: An assembly is adapted for being employed in an optical navigation device, such as that used on a computer or mobile communications device. The assembly includes a housing device and an optical device, wherein the housing device includes a receiving section for receiving the optical device. The receiving section has a first and a second opening. The housing device has first and second vertical registration features for aligning the optical device with the housing device. The first and second vertical registration features are spatially associated with the first and second opening respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited
    Inventors: Mathieu Reigneau, Colin Campbell
  • NOVEL SEQUENCES FOR THE CONTROL OF REPRODUCTION IN FISH
    Publication number: 20150072933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peptide sequences, compositions and methods for controlling fish reproduction. More particularly, the invention provides novel Neurokinin B peptides NKF and NKB and analogues thereof that regulate reproduction in fish. The invention further provides preprohormone thereof comprising at least one of a first peptide fragment of the amino acid sequence X1-X2-X3-X4-X5-X6-Asp7-X8-Phe9-Val10-X11-Leu12-Met13 and a second peptide fragment of the amino acid sequence of Glu1-Met2-His3-Asp4-Ile5-Phe6-Val7-Gly8-Leu9-Met10 and variants thereof, nucleic acid sequences and novel fish NKB receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Berta Levavi-Sivan, Chaim Gilon
  • Pseudozyma aphidis as a biocontrol agent against various plant pathogens
    Patent number: 8975213
    Abstract: Biocontrol agents are provided, which protect plant and plant material from pests and pathogens, and promote the growth of plants. Also provided are compositions comprising the same, methods for protecting plant and plant material and promoting growth in plants, and uses of said biocontrol agent in the preparation of a pesticidal composition and a growth-promoting composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Marganit Levy, Aviva Gafni
  • Desferrioxamine-metal complexes for the treatment of immune-related disorders
    Patent number: 8975294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods kits and combined compositions using DFO-metal complexes, specifically, Zinc-desferrioxamine (Zn-DFO), gallium-desferrioxamine (Ga-DFO) complexes and any combinations thereof for preventing, treating, ameliorating or inhibiting an immune-related disorder, specifically, a skin-related inflammatory disorder such as psoriasis, an inflammatory respiratory condition such as asthma, and an autoimmune disease such as diabetes and any immune-related disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignees: Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Mordechai Chevion, Vladimir Vinokur, Eduard Berenshtein, Ron Eliashar, Baruch Bulvik