UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160032234 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF STEM CELL MONOLAYER AND 3D CULTURES FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS - Devices and methods for stimulating mechanically or electromechanically stem cell monolayer and 3D cultures for tissue engineering applications are disclosed. A bracket is proposed to be used in a disposable stimulation device. A disposable stimulation device is also proposed for accommodating a cell culture in a flexible area. Finally, an apparatus is proposed to mechanically extend the disposable stimulation device to induce mechanical stimulation. Additionally, a pair of electrodes placed at two opposing sides of the flexible area creates an electric field to induce electrical stimulation. Accordingly, a method to stimulate electromechanically a cell culture is proposed. | 02-04-2016 |
20150378023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING A SURFACE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - A system and method for scanning a surface and a computer program implementing the method. The method is suitable for performing the functions carried out by the system of the invention. The computer program implements the method of the invention. The system
| 12-31-2015 |
20150308068 | FLOATING STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING A WIND TURBINE - The floating structure for supporting a wind turbine comprises a SPAR-type hollow precast monolithic body made of concrete prestressed by active reinforcement members having a cylindrical lower section ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150135200 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND AN EXECUTABLE PIECE OF CODE FOR THE VIRTUALIZATION OF A HARDWARE RESOURCE ASSOCIATED WITH A COMPUTER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for the virtualization of a hardware resource associated with a computer system by an executable piece of code adapted for being injected into a process belonging to an application that is executed on an operating system comprising at least one API that is executed on the computer system. The method comprises: intercepting a call from the process to an API service related with the management of the data flow produced between the process and the hardware resource; and managing the data flow produced between the process and the hardware resource by the piece of code on the basis of the interception of the call from the process to the API service related with the management of the data flow produced between the process and the hardware resource. | 05-14-2015 |
20150121402 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND AN EXECUTABLE PIECE OF CODE FOR CONTROLLING THE USE OF HARDWARE RESOURCES OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for controlling the use of hardware resources of a computer system by an application that is executed on an operating system comprising at least one application programming interface (API) that is executed on this computer system, using an executable piece of code adapted for being injected into a process belonging to the application. The method comprises: redirecting an API service to a corresponding service comprised in the piece of code; intercepting the call from the process to the API service; and acting on a software entity belonging to the process being executed on the basis of the interception of the call from the process to the API service. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114758 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING EXCESSIVE WEAR IN GEAR ASSEMBLIES - METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING EXCESSIVE WEAR IN GEARS, involving lubricating the contact point between the wheels ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150103314 | METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF VISUAL FUNCTION LOSSES - The invention relates to a method for the detection of visual function losses. The method comprises analysing the optical quality of a patient's eye based on one or more retinal images thereof or based on information relating to retinal images corresponding to an eye having an anterior segment and intraocular means that are healthy. The method comprises: detecting a visual function loss of the visual system of functional or pathological etiology, based on the result of the aforementioned analysis; and determining if this loss is due to a reduced and/or limited neural response, which induces alterations in the innervation of the intrinsic ocular muscles of the eye. | 04-16-2015 |
20140318609 | SEMITRANSPARENT PHOTOCONVERSION DEVICE - The main object of the present invention is to provide a semitransparent photo conversion device that enhances harvesting of visible sunlight. For this purpose, a semitransparent photovoltaic cell is provided with a multilayer structure that can be used to change the color hue appearance of the cell while guaranteeing a minimum change in the light absorption capability. The photo conversion device has a direct or inverted architecture that comprises a first light transmissive electrical contact overlaying a transparent substrate, a charge blocking layer overlying the first light transmissive electrical contact and underlying the active organic photosensitive material, a second charge blocking layer overlying the active organic photosensitive material, a second light transmissive electrical contact overlying the second charge blocking layer, and a multilayer structure overlying the second light transmissive electrical contact. The multilayer structure is composed of two or more layers of light non-absorbing dielectric materials and two adjacent layers in the multilayer structure always have different refractive indexes. | 10-30-2014 |
20140311058 | PRECAST CONCRETE FLOATING STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING A WIND TURBINE - The precast concrete floating structure for supporting a wind turbine comprises a precast SPAR-type monolithic platform made of concrete prestressed by means of active reinforcement bars. The structure is formed by a cylindrical section ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140071263 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NON-CONTACT MEASURING SURFACES - A slit m is projected onto an object surface in which reference point X | 03-13-2014 |
20140054159 | SEAWATER, BRINE OR SEWAGE SOLAR DESALINATION PLANT, AND DESALINATION METHOD - A tent or covering with a pyramid-shaped structure, with an inner dark-coloured sheet and an outer transparent sheet, installed on a supporting base anchored to the ground or on floats on the surface of the sea, wherein in the apex of the pyramid there are included vaporizers with micronebulisers for nebulising the water to be treated, a device for capturing humid air through a continuous or sectioned condensation column and for subsoil distillation and heat dissipation in the smaller, water-collecting tank and recirculation of the air devoid of humidity into the enclosure. In addition, it includes a computerised control system of the processes includes controls of the air and nebulised water flow rates and of the working regime of the facility. | 02-27-2014 |
20140049783 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR RECEIVING A LIGHT BEAM - The invention relates to a system ( | 02-20-2014 |
20130278763 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPENSATING OPTICAL ABERRATIONS IN A TELESCOPE - A method and a system are for compensating optical aberrations in a telescope. The method is applicable to a telescope wherein the element for receiving a primary beam is an image acquisition device ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130267796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE SIMULTANEOUS, NON-INVASIVE ESTIMATION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE, GLUCOCORTICOID LEVEL AND BLOOD PRESSURE - System and method for the simultaneous and non-invasive estimation of blood glucose, glucocorticoid and pressure levels. It comprises an activity module detector for a digitalized signal acquired by a sensor, representing the distal heartbeat of a person, selecting a segment of consecutive signal samples of fixed duration S | 10-10-2013 |
20130192666 | PHOTOCONVERSION DEVICE WITH ENHANCED PHOTON ABSORPTION - A photovoltaic device cell comprising a first light transmissive electrical contact, an active region, a second light transmissive electrical contact, and a layered structure enclosing the active region, the layered structure being formed of two parts, a first part underlying the first light transmissive electrical contact and a second part overlying the second electrical contact and wherein the constants of the layers in these layered structures are interdependent such that light is localized within the active region. | 08-01-2013 |
20130188131 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERISING THE OPTICAL QUALITY AND THE PSEUDO-ACCOMMODATION RANGE OF MULTIFOCAL MEANS USED FOR CORRECTING VISUAL DEFECTS - It is applied to bifocal, multifocal or progressive intraocular lenses or contact lenses, multifocal corneal ablation or other multifocal configurations, comprising means for projecting the image of a point light source on the retina of a patient and an assembly for directly recording the light reflected in said retina after the double passage of the light through the ocular means, integrating a first focus corrector device inserted in the path of the light beam guided towards the retina and a second focus correction device inserted in the light beam reflected from the retina, to be guided towards the mentioned recording means, each of said focus correction devices having independent control means for controlling the operation thereof. | 07-25-2013 |
20130156864 | Inorganic Cement for Biomedical uses, Preparation Method Thereof and Use of Same - The present invention relates to a cement based on magnesium sodium phosphate with clinical applications in bone surgery and odontology. This cement has an intrinsic antimicrobial effect as its main property. It also has a fast setting time, along with a high short-term compressive strength. Another property inherent to these cements is their adhesive character. | 06-20-2013 |
20130118697 | PROCESS FOR RECYCLING WASTE PAPER, PRODUCT OBTAINED THEREFROM AND ITS USES - The present invention relates to a bioprocess for recycling waste paper originated from high quality paper comprising the following steps: a) preparation of pulp; b) dilution with water of the pulped material obtained in a) c) enzymatic treatment of pulp; d) addition of inorganic salts and glues; e) dilution with water of the material obtained in d) f) filtration by vacuum; optional press; and g) drying In particular, said high quality paper is printed paper. The present invention also relates to the obtainable product by the above mentioned process. The present invention further relates to the different uses of the product such as building and construction material, eco-packaging material and eco-decorative material. | 05-16-2013 |
20120209315 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL PLIERS - Laparoscopic surgical pliers include jaws mounted on a rotating body and first and second transmissions each including at least one tendon including several cables, and each transmission adapted to transmit movement of the jaws and the rotating body, respectively. The tendons of the first and second transmissions are each respectively formed of several cables arranged so that a cross-section of at least one tendon associated with the first transmission has a variable geometry therealong formed by a first arrangement in which the cables are arranged, in cross-section, with their longitudinal axes in a radial distribution, a second arrangement in which said axes are arranged in a first orientation, and a third arrangement in which said axes are arranged in a second orientation, perpendicular to the first orientation. | 08-16-2012 |
20120136372 | Robotic System for Laparoscopic Surgery - It comprises a supporting structure in which at least one arm is slidably attached. Each arm comprises first and second members hinged to each other. The first member is rotatably hinged to the supporting structure and it can be rotated about a longitudinal axis and the second member may receive a joint having at least two degrees of freedom for attaching a tool. The longitudinal axis of the first member is substantially perpendicular to an axis joining the first member and the second member to each other. A simplified architecture is obtained allowing for accurate and efficient spatial movement of the tool holding arm. | 05-31-2012 |
20110255523 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR CALCULATING DISTANCES BETWEEN WIRELESS NODES - Process and system for calculating distances between wireless nodes. The process includes, in order to determine the RTT between a node to be positioned and a reference node:
| 10-20-2011 |
20110191359 | PROCESS FOR TRANSFORMING AND CONSULTING DIRECTED AND ATTRIBUTED MULTIGRAPHS BASED ON THE USE OF MAPS AND BITMAPS - The present invention establishes a process for creating a set of structures that allows efficient storage and subsequent handling. The multigraph is represented using bitmaps with element counters and mappings between values and organized bitmaps to faciliate the handling of the multigraphs. The bits in the bitmaps represent two aspects of the multigraph: 1) indexing of all the objects of the multigraph as a function of their identifiers and 2) connectivity between objects of the multigraph, whether they are vertices or edges. Mappings allow, given a value, accessing the objects of the multigraph which contain such value. Multigraph operations are solved by accessing the mappings and applying logical operations on the bitmaps. This way of representing a graph allows efficiently performing graph operations such as: inserting a vertex or an edge, inserting an attribute, acquiring the incoming and outgoing edges of an attribute, etc. | 08-04-2011 |
20110173152 | Method and device for detecting the On and Off states of a Parkinson patient - A method for detecting the on and off states of a Parkinson patient, including obtaining inertial data from a patient and verifying if the patient is in an on or off state by using a transformation of the obtained inertial data which uses a model derived from a set of stored data referred to patients in on state and patients in off state. | 07-14-2011 |
20110109877 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE OBJECTIVE MEASUREMENT OF OCULAR ACCOMMODATION - The invention relates to a method and system for the objective measurement of ocular accommodation. A double-pass ophthalmoscopic system is used which incorporates a periscope allowing the patient to binocularly see real objects in an open field and images of the retinal plane to be recorded on a CCD camera. The method includes obtaining, for different values of accommodation stimulation, a set of retinal images corresponding to different focal values in the retina, obtaining the different focal positions in the retina by moving the two lenses incorporated in the ophthalmoscopic system. The image with the best optical quality is obtained for each set of images and by associating the selected image with the known value of the accommodation stimulation it is possible to objectively measure the accommodation. | 05-12-2011 |
20110100797 | PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING FILMS OF INTERMEDIATE BAND SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS - This invention describe a process for obtaining thin films of intermediate band semiconductor materials consisting of obtaining a target of compressed particles of the said material for its use in sputtering equipment. The target is obtained by means of the thermal process of a mixture of semiconductor material components, following a specific profile of temperatures and times, in order to obtain a material in a polycrystalline form of the same composition as the intermediate band semiconductor material. The polycrystalline material is disintegrated again by means of mechanical processes in the form of a powder and is then compacted, through the application of a suitable pressure in order to form a target. | 05-05-2011 |
20110092759 | MOBILE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRON BEAM INTRAOPERATIVE RADIATION THERAPY - A mobile system for electron beam intraoperative radiation therapy uses a race-track microtron placed in a housing playing the role of the vacuum chamber, which is supported by a positioner providing its motion with six degrees of freedom with respect to a patient. The positioner is a part of a mobile mechanical structure which houses an ion pump, a microwave source, waveguide elements, a modulator with a pulse transformer and a cooler. The intraoperative radiation therapy system has a tube-like unit which couples the vacuum chamber with the mobile supporting mechanical structure and provides three functions, namely pumping out of the air from the vacuum chamber, feeding of the race-track microtron accelerating structure with radiofrequency power and rotation of the vacuum chamber with respect to the horizontal axis of the unit. | 04-21-2011 |
20110028410 | Use of Amygdalin Analogues for the Treatment of Psoriasis - The compounds of formula (1), wherein n is an integer from 0 to 4; R1 is a radical selected from the group consisting of H, CH | 02-03-2011 |
20100331355 | Substituted Quinolines for the Treatment of Cancer - Compounds of formula G | 12-30-2010 |
20100277199 | System For Diagnosing Defects in Electric Motors - The invention relates to a device for the diagnosis of flanges in tri-phase motors. More specifically, the invention relates to a device comprising means for the inductive acquisition of currents in a common mode for the simple and practical diagnosis of the defects in the flanges of a tri-phase motor. The invention also relates to a current-measuring device comprising means for capturing currents by inductive methods. The invention further relates to a device and a method for detecting defects in alternating-current electric motors, and more specifically, to a device and a method for obtaining parameters relating to the possible defects in an electric motor, in order to carry out a reliable diagnosis of the defects during the normal operation of the motor. | 11-04-2010 |
20100195876 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING LIGHT SCATTERING IN THE EYEBALL OR EYE REGION BY RECORDING AND PROCESSING RETINAL IMAGES - The invention relates to a system and method for measuring light diffusion in the eyeball or eye region, by recording and processing retinal images. The inventive system includes a double-pass ophthalmoscopic system having means for correcting low-order aberrations. Said system can be used to record images of the plane of the retina on a CCD camera, the outer part of said images containing information relating to ocular scattering. The aforementioned images can be used to obtain the objective scattering index (OSI), providing the ratio between the energy on the outer part of the image and the energy in the central part, or, alternatively, the modulation transfer function (MTF) area can be used for this purpose once the low frequencies have been filtered. According to the inventive method, the low-order aberrations are corrected before a retinal image or a temporal sequence of retinal images is captured and recorded. | 08-05-2010 |
20100143564 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FROZEN FOODS, PARTICULARLY VEGETABLES OR FRUITS - A process for the production of frozen foods, particularly vegetables or fruits, including the stages of subjecting the food to a slight and slow dehydration, preferably by air convection, to partially eliminate its water content by between approximately 2 and 10% by weight, especially its outermost layer; allowing the food to rest to favor the redistribution of the free water contained therein and subjecting the food, after its packaging, to a rapid convection freezing treatment, either by immersion in an aqueous solution of salts or by the use of liquid nitrogen. In the case of chopped fruits, before the dehydration stage the portions are sprayed with an antioxidant product. | 06-10-2010 |
20100098438 | HOMODYNE RECEIVER FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH POST PROCESSING - The receiver comprises a first optical fibre input element ( | 04-22-2010 |
20090317083 | OPTICAL REMOTE NODE DEVICE AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTING AND EXTENDING FIBER-OPTIC ACCESS NETWORKS - Optical remote node (NR) device which is situated at a remote point in a fibre-optic metropolitan or access network, carries out the functions of connecting, and transmitting information between, various sections of the network in a passive manner without a power supply using various optical components which extract the necessary optical signals and optical pumping power from the network to which the remote node is connected, and introduces the optical signals from the sections which it connects into said network, and support equipment which is situated at a point in the network with a power supply, uses the network to provide the pumping power required by the remote nodes and has the electronics needed to carry out functions of monitoring the operation of the remote nodes and regulating their activity. | 12-24-2009 |