Patents by Inventor Caroline Robert
Caroline Robert 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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Publication number: 20190298110Abstract: A packaging is disclosed for a powdered material comprising a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly comprising a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a package for a powdered material is disclosed, comprising sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus van Puijenbroek, Patrick Michael van Baal, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoît Marie François Piette, Gary John Burdett
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Patent number: 10342388Abstract: A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Patrick Michael Van Baal, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoit Marie Francois Piette, Gary John Burdett
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Patent number: 10201250Abstract: A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek, Sjors Floris Crusius, Priya Caroline Roberts, Benoit Marie Francois Piette, Patrick Michael Van Baal, Franck Perek
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Publication number: 20180267535Abstract: The invention concerns an architecture for a driving assistance system with conditional automation capable of controlling an automatic emergency stop of a vehicle, comprising: a set (2) of sensors of at least three different technologies for observing an area in front of a vehicle; a main computer (10) capable of receiving, via a first upstream data communication network, information from said set (2) of sensors, and of transmitting commands, via a first downstream communication network, to a first computer (3) of an engine control system, to a second computer (4) of a braking system and to a third computer (5) of a steering control system: a backup computer (11) capable of receiving, via a second upstream data communication network, information from said set of sensors in case of a failure relative to the main computer (10); a main power supply source linked to each computer; and a backup power supply source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbHInventors: Caroline Robert, Vanessa Picron, Michel Leeman
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Patent number: 10079979Abstract: The invention relates to a camera arrangement for a vehicle, comprising a camera (12), wherein by means of the camera arrangement a brightness of the surroundings of the camera is determinable. The camera arrangement comprises a storage device (38) in which is stored at least one brightness reference value (34) capturable by the camera. This reference value (34) is correlated with a corresponding value (36) indicative of a photometric quantity measurable by means of a photometer (14) at this brightness. An evaluation unit of the camera arrangement is designed for comparing a brightness value determined by the camera with the brightness reference value (34). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for calibrating a camera (12) and for operating a camera arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbHInventors: Brouk Wedajo, Yan Quelquejay, Samia Ahiad, Julia Petit, Caroline Robert-Landry
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Patent number: 9810692Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of assessing, predicting or monitoring the sensitivity of a subject having a tumor or cancer to an immunotherapeutic molecule acting on the subject's T cells, to a method of selecting an appropriate treatment of cancer, to a method of screening or identifying a compound suitable for improving the treatment of a cancer, and to the use of corresponding kits. The method of predicting or monitoring the sensitivity of a subject having a tumor to an immunotherapeutic molecule acting on the subject's T cells typically comprises a step a) of determining, in a biological sample from said subject, the expression level of soluble CD25 (sCD25) and, when the expression level is determined, a step b) of comparing at least said expression level to a reference expression level, thereby assessing whether the subject having a tumor is responsive or resistant to the immunotherapeutic molecule.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: INSTITUT GUSTAVE ROUSSYInventors: Dalil Hannani, Laurence Zitvogel, Caroline Robert, Nathalie Chaput-Gras
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Patent number: 9649973Abstract: A method and system for correcting an inclination of headlights of a motor vehicle based on measurements of accelerations of the vehicle supplied by a sensor borne by the motor vehicle. The method and system comprises a step of computing a variation of inclination of the vehicle between a first distinct instant and a second distinct instant defining a duration during which the motor vehicle registers a single stoppage followed by a restart, as a function of the measurements of accelerations, and a step of controlling the inclination of the headlights as a function of a computed variation of inclination of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Valeo VisionInventor: Caroline Robert-Landry
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Patent number: 9524438Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (10) with at least one camera (16), by means of which at least one image area of a surrounding of the vehicle (10) is capturable, the image area comprising a plurality of pixels and being arranged obliquely above a vehicle front as viewed in the direction of travel of the vehicle (10), and with a tunnel detection device (44) designed for determining an average brightness of the at least one image area. The tunnel detection device (44) comprises a device (46) for feature or edge detection, by means of which differences in the brightness of pixels differing from each other are capturable and thus features characterized by abrupt changes in brightness are detectable in the at least one image area. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for operating a camera arrangement for a vehicle (10).Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbHInventors: Brouk Wedajo, Yan Quelquejay, Samia Ahiad, Caroline Robert
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Publication number: 20160116480Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of evaluating the sensitivity or resistance of a cancer cell to an antitumoral therapeutic treatment. It further relates to the treatment of a cancer with an inhibitor of the eiF4F complex used for the sensitisation of said cancer to an antitumoral therapeutic treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: CAROLINE ROBERT, LISE BOUSSEMART, ISABELLE GIRAULT, STÉPHAN VAGNER
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Publication number: 20160000269Abstract: A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Franck PEREK
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Patent number: 9230189Abstract: The invention relates to a method of raindrop detection on a vehicle windscreen by capturing images using a camera which is at least focused on the windscreen, including a step of detecting edges (102) in a research area of said captured images, characterized in that said method of raindrop detection comprises a rejection step (103) in which edges that are uncharacteristic with respect to a raindrop are rejected. This invention also relates to an associated driving assistance device.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbHInventors: Caroline Robert, Samia Ahiad
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Publication number: 20150367771Abstract: A method and system for correcting an inclination of headlights of a motor vehicle based on measurements of accelerations of the vehicle supplied by a sensor borne by the motor vehicle. The method and system comprises a step of computing a variation of inclination of the vehicle between a first distinct instant and a second distinct instant defining a duration during which the motor vehicle registers a single stoppage followed by a restart, as a function of the measurements of accelerations, and a step of controlling the inclination of the headlights as a function of a computed variation of inclination of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventor: Caroline Robert-Landry
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Patent number: 9205810Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fog and raindrop detection on a windscreen (200), comprising a raindrop detection application (201) and a fog detection application (202), characterized in that said fog detection application (202) comprises a step (202b) in which an indication of the presence of raindrop is detected, said indication of raindrop presence triggering a switch from said fog detection application (202) to said raindrop detection application (201).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: VALEO Schalter und Sensoren GmbHInventors: Caroline Robert, Samia Ahiad
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Publication number: 20150320263Abstract: A method of manufacturing and filling a package includes: a) providing a thermoformed tub defining a product receiving space, filling the product receiving space with a nutritional product, and sealing a membrane across an open mouth of the tub to seal the product therein; b) providing a carton sleeve having a peripheral wall; and c) inserting the tub into the sleeve such that at least the sidewalls of the tub are enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub. The carton blank can be erected separately from the tub and a mandrel may be used to ensure manufacturing tolerance. For recycling, the sleeve and tub can be separated and disposed of as required.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Gary John BURDETT
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Publication number: 20150310304Abstract: The invention relates to a method of raindrop detection on a vehicle windscreen by capturing images using a camera which is at least focused on the windscreen, including a step of detecting edges (102) in a research area of said captured images, characterized in that said method of raindrop detection comprises a rejection step (103) in which edges that are uncharacteristic with respect to a raindrop are rejected. This invention also relates to an associated driving assistance device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBHInventors: Caroline Robert, Samia Ahiad, Xiyuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20150297036Abstract: A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Alexander Josephus Maricus VAN PUIJENBROEK, Patrick Michael VAN BAAL, Sjors Floris CRUSIUS, Priya Caroline ROBERTS, Benoit Marie Francois PIETTE, Gary John BURDETT
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Publication number: 20150268243Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of assessing, predicting or monitoring the sensitivity of a subject having a tumor or cancer to an immunotherapeutic molecule acting on the subject's T cells, to a method of selecting an appropriate treatment of cancer, to a method of screening or identifying a compound suitable for improving the treatment of a cancer, and to the use of corresponding kits. The method of predicting or monitoring the sensitivity of a subject having a tumor to an immunotherapeutic molecule acting on the subject's T cells typically comprises a step a) of determining, in a biological sample from said subject, the expression level of soluble CD25 (sCD25) and, when the expression level is determined, a step b) of comparing at least said expression level to a reference expression level thereby assessing whether the subject having a tumor is responsive or resistant to the immunotherapeutic molecule.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Dalil Hannani, Laurence Zitvogel, Caroline Robert, Nathalie Chaput-Gras
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Patent number: 9081263Abstract: A camera set up for fitting on board a motor vehicle. The camera has an electronic sensor, a multifocal, particularly bifocal optical device, an optical lens focused in long-range field, the multifocal optical device and the optical lens being set up to be able to form a first image (IM1) on the sensor, focused in long-range field, and a second image (IM2) focused in close-range field, these first and second images extending into respective distinct regions of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Alice Mulin, Caroline Robert
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Publication number: 20150109445Abstract: The invention relates to a camera arrangement for a vehicle, comprising a camera (12), wherein by means of the camera arrangement a brightness of the surroundings of the camera is determinable. The camera arrangement comprises a storage device (38) in which is stored at least one brightness reference value (34) capturable by the camera. This reference value (34) is correlated with a corresponding value (36) indicative of a photometric quantity measurable by means of a photometer (14) at this brightness. An evaluation unit of the camera arrangement is designed for comparing a brightness value determined by the camera with the brightness reference value (34). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for calibrating a camera (12) and for operating a camera arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBHInventors: Brouk Wedajo, Yan Quelquejay, Samia Ahiad, Julia Petit, Caroline Robert-Landry
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Publication number: 20150085118Abstract: The invention concerns a method for detecting raindrops on a windscreen of a vehicle, in which an image of at least an area of the windscreen is captured, wherein at least one object its extracted from the captured image, and wherein ambient light conditions are determined (S12). At least one of at least two ways of object extraction (S14, S18) is performed in dependence on the ambient light conditions. Moreover, the invention concerns a camera assembly for detecting raindrops on a windscreen of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN GMBHInventors: Samia Ahiad, Caroline Robert-Landry