Patents by Inventor Andre Thomas
Andre Thomas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11965580Abstract: A dynamic viscoelastic vibration neutralizer for industrial pipes includes a metallic housing, to which the shaft supports are fixed, by screws. The supports of the viscoelastic pieces and the supports of the housing itself, allow the junction of the device with the system to be controlled. An oscillating mass, fixed in the center of a metallic shaft, is supported by the shaft supports. two sets of viscoelastic pieces, are fixed by one of their ends to the supports of the viscoelastic pieces and by the other to the oscillating mass.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignees: Universidade Federal Do Parana, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.—PetrobrasInventors: Milena Watanabe Bavaresco, Thiago Da Silva, Gabriel De Almeida Pereira, Alex Geraldo Rodrigues Do Pilar, José Eduardo Gubaua, Jucélio Tomás Pereira, Eduardo Márcio De Oliveira Lopes, Carlos Alberto Bavastri, Jorivaldo Medeiros, Rodrigo Andre Hoppe, Joilson De Souza Rangel Junior, Claudio De Oliveira Mendonça, Carlos Akio Soki, Andre Albuquerque Thomas E Brandão
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Patent number: 11950841Abstract: A catheter includes a shaft for insertion into an organ of a patient, an expandable distal-end assembly, and one or more electrodes. The expandable distal-end assembly is coupled to the shaft and to an apex of the catheter, and includes multiple splines. In at least a given spline among the multiple splines, at least sixty percent of a length of the given spline is non-insulated and is configured to make contact with tissue of the organ and to apply radiofrequency (RF) pulses to the tissue. The one or more electrodes are coupled to at least one of (i) an insulated section of one or more of the splines, and (ii) the apex, and, when placed in contact with the tissue, the one or more electrodes are configured to sense electrical signals in the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Assaf Govari, Christopher Thomas Beeckler, Andres Claudio Altmann, Joseph Thomas Keyes, Kevin Justin Herrera
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Patent number: 11950840Abstract: A catheter includes a shaft for insertion into an organ of a patient, and an expandable distal-end assembly, which is coupled to the shaft and to an apex of the catheter, and includes multiple splines. In at least a given spline among the multiple splines, at least sixty percent of a length of the given spline is non-insulated and is configured to make contact with tissue of the organ and to apply radiofrequency (RF) pulses to the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Assaf Govari, Christopher Thomas Beeckler, Andres Claudio Altmann, Joseph Thomas Keyes, Kevin Justin Herrera
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Publication number: 20230064576Abstract: The present disclosure relates to heterocyclyl pyridazine compounds, processes and intermediates for their preparation as well as the uses thereof for controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms, such as phytopathogenic fungi.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Victor CHEN, Pierre SRISTAU, Mazen ES-SAYED, Julie GEIST, Mathieu GOURGUES, Dominique LOQUE, Anthony MILLET, Anne-Sophie REBSTOCK, Alexander SUDAU, Vincent Pierre Andre THOMAS, Valére TOQUIN, Tomoki TSUCHIYA
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Patent number: 11214352Abstract: A control surface of an aircraft comprises a fixed skin panel, a first flexurally elastic skin panel and a second flexurally elastic skin panel, which is connected to the first flexurally elastic skin panel and is configured to at least partially overlap the fixed skin panel. Furthermore, the control surface comprises an actuator system, which is configured to move the second flexurally elastic skin panel parallel to the fixed skin panel, wherein the actuator system has a fixed structural element arranged in a root region of the control surface, and a structural element that is movable relative to the fixed structural element.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Marc Antonio Bentivoglio, Marco Biondini, Michael Hoeft, Henrik Luettmann, Malte Werwer, Andre Thomas
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Patent number: 11192635Abstract: An actuator arrangement for an aircraft flexible control surface comprises a base and a rotary element having a joint axle articulated on the base. The actuator arrangement comprises at least two attachment struts, each having three joint axles. A first joint axle is rotatably articulated on the rotary element. A second joint axle, arranged at a first strut end, is configured to be articulated on a first control surface skin panel. A third joint axle, arranged at a second strut end, is configured to be articulated on a second control surface skin panel. The actuator arrangement also comprises at least one connecting element having one joint axle at both ends, a first joint axle being articulated on the base and a second joint axle being articulated on one of the two struts, and an actuator configured to rotate the rotary element relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Marc Antonio Bentivoglio, Marco Biondini, Michael Hoeft, Henrik Luettmann, Malte Werwer, Andre Thomas
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Patent number: 11185028Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: NUNHEMS B.V.Inventors: Robert Theodorus Gerardus Schaareman, Vincent Pierre Andre Thomas, Adrianus J. M. Van Der Arend, Robert Johannes Martinus Raedts, Olga Julian Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20200359589Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Robert Theodorus Gerardus SCHAAREMAN, Vincent Pierre Andre THOMAS, Adrianus J. M. VAN DER AREND, Robert Johannes Martinus RAEDTS, Olga JULIAN RODRIGUEZ
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Patent number: 10638689Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: NUNHEMS B.V.Inventors: Robert Theodorus Gerardus Schaareman, Vincent Pierre Andre Thomas, Adrianus J. M. Van Der Arend, Robert Johannes Martinus Raedts, Olga Julian Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10550954Abstract: A check valve includes a tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, a disc having a first material affixed along a first portion of its periphery to a flexible hinge member, and a bill affixed at a first end to one or more of the sleeve, the flexible hinge member, and the disc. The check valve also includes one or more of the following of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) at least one groove, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends longitudinally along a length of the disc, the bill, or both the disc and the bill; (ii) at least one groove, notch, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends laterally along a width of the bill; and (iii) at least one ripple that extends longitudinally along a length of the bill and, optionally, longitudinally along a length of the disc.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Red Valve Company, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Duer, Chris Raftis, Andre Thomas Abromaitis
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Publication number: 20190084665Abstract: A control surface of an aircraft comprises a fixed skin panel, a first flexurally elastic skin panel and a second flexurally elastic skin panel, which is connected to the first flexurally elastic skin panel and is configured to at least partially overlap the fixed skin panel. Furthermore, the control surface comprises an actuator system, which is configured to move the second flexurally elastic skin panel parallel to the fixed skin panel, wherein the actuator system has a fixed structural element arranged in a root region of the control surface, and a structural element that is movable relative to the fixed structural element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Marc Antonio BENTIVOGLIO, Marco BIONDINI, Michael HOEFT, Henrik LUETTMANN, Malte WERWER, Andre THOMAS
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Publication number: 20190084666Abstract: An actuator arrangement for an aircraft flexible control surface comprises a base and a rotary element having a joint axle articulated on the base. The actuator arrangement comprises at least two attachment struts, each having three joint axles. A first joint axle is rotatably articulated on the rotary element. A second joint axle, arranged at a first strut end, is configured to be articulated on a first control surface skin panel. A third joint axle, arranged at a second strut end, is configured to be articulated on a second control surface skin panel. The actuator arrangement also comprises at least one connecting element having one joint axle at both ends, a first joint axle being articulated on the base and a second joint axle being articulated on one of the two struts, and an actuator configured to rotate the rotary element relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Marc Antonio BENTIVOGLIO, Marco BIONDINI, Michael HOEFT, Henrik LUETTMANN, Malte WERWER, Andre THOMAS
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Publication number: 20180023724Abstract: A check valve includes a tubular sleeve bounding a longitudinally-extending flow-through passage for fluids, a disc having a first material affixed along a first portion of its periphery to a flexible hinge member, and a bill affixed at a first end to one or more of the sleeve, the flexible hinge member, and the disc. The check valve also includes one or more of the following of (i), (ii), and (iii): (i) at least one groove, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends longitudinally along a length of the disc, the bill, or both the disc and the bill; (ii) at least one groove, notch, rib, insert, or combination thereof that extends laterally along a width of the bill; and (iii) at least one ripple that extends longitudinally along a length of the bill and, optionally, longitudinally along a length of the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Michael J. Duer, Chris Raftis, Andre Thomas Abromaitis
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Publication number: 20170318770Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lettuce breeding, in particular to Quantitative Trait Loci for resistance against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 and to cultivated lettuce comprising one or more of these Quantitative Trait Loci.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Robert Theodorus Gerardus SCHAAREMAN, Vincent Pierre Andre THOMAS, Adrianus J. M. VAN DER AREND, Robert Johannes Martinus RAEDTS, Olga JULIAN RODRIGUEZ
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Publication number: 20170089906Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that am useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicants: VERMILLION, INC., THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: ERIC THOMAS FUNG, FREDERICK RAND UELAND, J.R. VAN NAGELL, PAUL DUANE DEPRIEST, ANDRE THOMAS BARON
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Publication number: 20140038899Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: The University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Vermillion, Inc.Inventors: Eric Thomas Fung, Frederick Rand Ueland, Van Nagell, JR., Paul Duane Depriest, Andre Thomas Baron
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Publication number: 20100108645Abstract: The invention relates to a device for automatic under-water welding for making a welding joint (3) on a surface (2), of the type comprising a welding torch (20) including an electrode (21) surrounded by a protection envelope (23) that defines together with said electrode (21) an annular channel (24) connected to means for supplying a protection gas. The welding torch (20) is provided axially at the centre of a set (30) of two concentric envelopes (31, 32), one of which at least is capable of axial displacement and can be adjusted relative to said surface (2), said envelopes defining between them an annular gap (34) for injecting a flow for drying the welding area and keeping it away from the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: AREVA NPInventors: Emmanuel Viard, Andre Thomas, Jean Mouget, Gabriel Merle
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Publication number: 20100105067Abstract: The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer, ovarian cancer of low malignant potential, benign ovarian disease or other malignant condition. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicants: CIPHERGEN BIOSYSTMES, INC., UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Eric Thomas Fung, Frederick Rand Ueland, J.R. van Nagell, Paul Duane Depriest, Andre Thomas Baron
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Patent number: 7552542Abstract: A measuring arrangement for measuring clearance between a bearing internal part and a bearing external part of a bearing, in particular in an aircraft or spacecraft, is disclosed. The idea underlying the measuring arrangement is to adjust the bearing part relative to the bearing external part with an adjusting device and to measure the adjustment carried out with a measuring device. The advantage according to the measuring arrangement is that a much more accurate and repeatable measuring may be achieved relative to current measuring which depends on the intuition and experience of the mechanic.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Airbus Deutschland GmbHInventors: Per Nilsson, Andre Thomas, Andreas Kammlott
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Publication number: 20080115378Abstract: A measuring arrangement for measuring clearance between a bearing internal part and a bearing external part of a bearing, in particular in an aircraft or spacecraft, is disclosed. The idea underlying the measuring arrangement is to adjust the bearing part relative to the bearing external part with an adjusting device and to measure the adjustment carried out with a measuring device. The advantage according to the measuring arrangement is that a much more accurate and repeatable measuring may be achieved relative to current measuring which depends on the intuition and experience of the mechanic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Per Nilsson, Andre Thomas, Andreas Kammlott