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Andries Willem Grobler, Raleigh, NC US
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20090021956 | Illuminated Tray for Containers - An illuminated display tray comprising a base, an outer perimeter defining a top and bottom, at least one cavity adapted to receive at least one lighting means, a power means mounted in a recess formed in the bottom and operably connected to the lighting means, a switch mounted on the top and operably connected to the lighting means and power means, and a container having a base in association with the top, the lighting means adapted to direct light up and through the top and the associated container. | 01-22-2009 |
Anne Grobler, Potchefstroom ZA
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20090010964 | Lipid and Nitrous Oxide Combination as Adjuvant for the Enhancement of the Efficacy of Vaccines - The invention provides for a method of enhancing immunological responses to an antigen in a vaccine formulation, and for a vaccine formulation that provides for an enhanced immunological response to an antigen. In the method and formulation the antigen is administered with an adjuvant which adjuvant comprises a solution of nitrous oxide gas in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier solvent for the gas and which adjuvant includes at least one fatty acid or ester or other suitable derivative thereof selected from the group consisting of oleic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid [C20: 5ω3], decosahexaenoic acid [C22: 6ω3], ricinoleic acid and derivatives thereof selected from the group consisting of the C1 to C6 alkyl esters thereof, the glycerol-polyethylene glycol esters thereof and the reaction product of hydrogenated natural oils composed largely of ricinoleic acid based oils, such as castor oil with ethylene oxide. | 01-08-2009 |
20140178431 | LIPID AND NITROUS OXIDE COMBINATION AS ADJUVANT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF VACCINES - The invention provides for a method of enhancing immunological responses to an antigen in a vaccine formulation, and for a vaccine formulation that provides for an enhanced immunological response to an antigen. In the method and formulation the antigen is administered with an adjuvant which adjuvant comprises a solution of nitrous oxide gas in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier solvent for the gas and which adjuvant includes at least one fatty acid or ester or other suitable derivative thereof selected from the group consisting of oleic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid [C20: 5ω3], decosahexaenoic acid [C22: 6ω3], ricinoleic acid and derivatives thereof selected from the group consisting of the C1 to C6 alkyl esters thereof, the glycerol-polyethylene glycol esters thereof and the reaction product of hydrogenated natural oils composed largely of ricinoleic acid based oils, such as castor oil with ethylene oxide. | 06-26-2014 |
Anne Frederica Grobler, Potchefstroom ZA
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20090192040 | PLANT SUPPORT FORMULATION, VEHICLE FOR THE DELIVERY AND TRANSLOCATION OF PHYTOLOGICALLY BENEFICAL SUBSTANCES AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - The invention provides a plant supporting formulation which is also suitable for use as a delivery vehicle, or a component of a delivery vehicle, for the delivery of one or more phytologically beneficial substances to a plant, and for enhancing the translocation of such delivered substance(s) in or on the plant, the formulation comprising a micro-emulsion constituted by a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous carrier, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids. The dispersion is preferably characterized in that at least 50% of the vesicles or microsponges are of a diametrical size of between 50 nm and 5 micrometers. The dispersion is further also characterized in that the micro-emulsion has a zeta potential of between −25 mV and −60 mV | 07-30-2009 |
20100297249 | ENHANCEMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF THERAPEUTIC PROTEINS - The invention provides a formulation for the administration of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal, and for enhancing the absorption, distribution and release of the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in or on the mammal, the formulation consisting of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in a micro-emulsion which micro-emulsion is constituted by a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous or other pharmacologically acceptable earner in which nitrous oxide is dissolved, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids It further provides a method of the effective delivery of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of such at least one therapeutic mammalian protein, the method comprising the step of administering the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to the mammal in such a formulation | 11-25-2010 |
20120302442 | PLANT SUPPORT FORMULATION, VEHICLE FOR THE DELIVERY AND TRANSLOCATION OF PHYTOLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL SUBSTANCES AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - A plant supporting formulation which is also suitable for use as a delivery vehicle, or a component of a delivery vehicle, for the delivery of one or more phytologically beneficial substances to a plant, and for enhancing the translocation of such delivered substance(s) in or on the plant, the formulation comprising a micro-emulsion constituted by a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous carrier, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids. The dispersion is preferably characterized in that at least 50% of the vesicles or microsponges are of a diametrical size of between 50 nm and 5 micrometer. The dispersion is further also characterized in that the micro-emulsion has a zeta potential of between −25 mV and −60 mV. | 11-29-2012 |
20130344157 | ENHANCEMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF THERAPEUTIC PROTEINS - A formulation for administration of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal or a protein selected from the group, and for enhancing the absorption, distribution and release of the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in or on the mammal, comprising at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in a micro-emulsion comprising a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous or other pharmacologically acceptable carrier in which nitrous oxide is dissolved, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids. A method for effective delivery of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of such at least one therapeutic mammalian protein, comprising the step of administering the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to the mammal in such a formulation. | 12-26-2013 |
20140194288 | PLANT SUPPORT FORMULATION, VEHICLE FOR THE DELIVERY AND TRANSLOCATION OF PHYTOLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL SUBSTANCES AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME - A plant supporting formulation which is also suitable for use as a delivery vehicle, or a component of a delivery vehicle, for the delivery of one or more phytologically beneficial substances to a plant, and for enhancing the translocation of such delivered substance(s) in or on the plant, the formulation comprising a micro-emulsion constituted by a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous carrier, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids. The dispersion is preferably characterized in that at least 50% of the vesicles or microsponges are of a diametrical size of between 50 nm and 5 micrometer. The dispersion is further also characterized in that the micro-emulsion has a zeta potential of between −25 mV and −60 mV. | 07-10-2014 |
20140255504 | ENHANCEMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF THERAPEUTIC PROTEINS - A formulation for administration of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal or a protein selected from the group, and for enhancing the absorption, distribution and release of the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in or on the mammal, comprising at least one therapeutic mammalian protein in a micro-emulsion comprising a dispersion of vesicles or microsponges of a fatty acid based component in an aqueous or other pharmacologically acceptable carrier in which nitrous oxide is dissolved, the fatty acid based component comprising at least one long chain fatty acid based substance selected from the group consisting of free fatty acids and derivatives of free fatty acids. A method for effective delivery of at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to a mammal and for enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of such at least one therapeutic mammalian protein, comprising the step of administering the at least one therapeutic mammalian protein to the mammal in such a formulation. | 09-11-2014 |
20140370508 | A METHOD OF PREPARING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - This invention pertains to a method of preparing biological material from a biological sample selected from the group consisting of blood and sputum samples. The method includes the step of altering at least one constitutive characteristic of the biological sample in the presence of a capturing scaffold by adding a lysis buffer containing a solubilising agent and a detergent to the biological sample, for simultaneously inhibiting coagulation of the biological sample; lysing the biological sample to release the biological material from the biological sample, thus making the biological material available; and capturing at least one fraction of the biological material on the capturing scaffold. | 12-18-2014 |
Benjamin Filmalter Grobler, Lynnwood ZA
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20120315871 | MOBILE CALL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The invention provides a method and a system for analyzing mobile telephony connectivity transaction information by the use of a code appended to a transaction. | 12-13-2012 |
Benjamin Filmalter Grobler, Pretoria ZA
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20090271318 | DIGITAL DATA LICENSING SYSTEM - The invention provides a method for securing ownership of data and/or performances which are broadcast and/or performed in public, said method including an identifier in the broadcast and/or performed data, transmitting the identifier at a frequency and/or modulation which is neutral to the primary purpose of the data, receiving the broadcast and/or performance signal on a data carrier, and filtering the signal either at the time of reception thereof or at some point in time thereof to identify the identifier. The invention extends to a data carrier, a royalty management system, and a copyright management system using the above method. | 10-29-2009 |
20100048166 | MOBILE CALL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The invention provides a method and a system for analyzing mobile telephony connectivity transaction information by the use of a code appended to a transaction. | 02-25-2010 |
Dean Grobler, Herning DK
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20150196065 | NURSING BRA - A nursing bra includes a front portion including a first cup and a second cup; a back portion, wherein the front and back portions are connected at the sides of the bra. The nursing bra further includes a first shoulder strap extending from the back portion to the first cup and a second shoulder strap extending from the back portion to the second cup, wherein the straps are permanently connected to the front portion through connection parts and the straps are releaseably connected to the cups through cup release elements. The front portion includes a first flexible tube and a second flexible tube each including filler in the form of a liquid or a semi-liquid, wherein the first tube extends along at least part of the underside edge of the first cup and the second tube extends along at least part of the underside edge of the second cup. | 07-16-2015 |
Deon Grobler, Wellington NZ
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20120192744 | REMOTE INITIATOR BREACHING SYSTEM - A remote initiator breaching system for initiating breaching charges over a short range requiring no physical link between the breacher and the demolition charge. The remote initiator breaching system has at least one transmitter, at least one receiver, at least one shock tube connectable to a breaching charge and a power source for each of the transmitter and receiver. The transmitter is able to generate and transmit a coded signal. The transmitter has an input for inputting operational commands into the transmitter for generating the coded signal, The transmitter has a plurality of channels representing different frequency bands, and multiple addresses for each channel such that transmission of the coded signal from the transmitter to the receiver is possible per individual addresses or all addresses simultaneously. | 08-02-2012 |
Derek Grobler, Durban ZA
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20120103373 | CLEANING IMPLEMENT FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - An apparatus ( | 05-03-2012 |
Elzet Grobler, Johannesburg ZA
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20150080629 | Tetramerisation of Ethylene - A process for the tetramerisation of ethylene under solution phase conditions is carried out in the presence of an activated catalyst at a temperature above 80° C. and up to a temperature of about 115° C. The activated catalyst is provided by combining a source of chromium, a diphosphine ligating compound and optionally a catalyst activator or combination of catalyst activators. The process forms at least 30% 1-octene and a polyethylene co-product that, together with any other reaction products, remains substantially dissolved in the liquid phase. The polyethylene co-product has a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of less than 200 000 g/mol, a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 3 000 g/mol, and a melt flow index of more than 20 g/10 minutes. | 03-19-2015 |
Frederik Grobler, Somerset West ZA
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20090304012 | Gateway for use in an electronic communications recording system - A media gateway ( | 12-10-2009 |
Frederik Grobler, Western Cape ZA
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20100278186 | Electronic Communications Recording System - An electronic communications recording system ( | 11-04-2010 |
Hendrik Grobler, Clyde Park, MT US
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20130175251 | Compensating Heating Element Arrangement for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace - A heating element arrangement for a vacuum heat treating furnace is disclosed wherein the heating elements that make up the heating element arrays have different electrical resistances or watt densities at different locations in the heating element arrays. This arrangement allows for placement of heating elements having electrical resistance selected to provide more or less heat as needed in the furnace hot zone to provide better temperature uniformity in the workload. The electrical resistances and watt densities of the heating element arrays are varied by using a first heating element having a geometry in one segment of a heating element array and a second heating element having a different geometry from that of the first heating element in another section of the heating element array. | 07-11-2013 |
20130175741 | Load Transport Mechanism for a Multi-Station Heat Treating System - A load transport mechanism for moving a heat treating load in a multi-station heat treating system is disclosed. The transport mechanism has a compact construction that allows it to fit in a centrally located stationary transport chamber. The transport chamber is adapted to provide ready access to multiple treating chambers arrayed around the chamber. The transport mechanism includes a load translation mechanism for moving the load linearly and a load rotation mechanism for rotating the load within the transport chamber. A multi-station heat treating system having a centrally located quenching chamber that includes the load transport mechanism is also disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177860 | Quenching Chamber with an Integral Access Door - A quenching apparatus is disclosed which has a generally cylindrical base and upper housing. A removable cover is affixed to the top of the upper housing. The quenching apparatus includes means for supporting the removable cover above the upper housing such that a passageway is defined between the upper housing and the removable cover. A generally cylindrical door is dimensioned and positioned within the quenching apparatus to be coaxial within the upper housing and the base. An actuator is coupled to the cylindrical door for moving the door between an open position and a closed position. In this manner, the door is adapted for closing the opening between the base and the upper housing and thereby provides a closed quenching chamber. Redundant retractable seals are provided in the base and the upper housing to seal the door to the upper housing and the base when the door is closed. | 07-11-2013 |
Hendrik Grobler, Bedburg-Hau DE
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20090314388 | Method and Device for Thermal Treatment of Metallic Materials - A method and a device for the heat treatment of metal materials in an industrial furnace involves a heating chamber having a treatment chamber and a quenching chamber utilizing inert gas and reaction gas. | 12-24-2009 |
Jay A. Grobler, Gwynedd, PA US
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20100056516 | 1-HYDROXY NAPHTHYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS ANTI-HIV AGENTS - 1-Hydroxy naphthyridine compounds (e.g., 1-hydroxy naphthyridin-2(1H)-one compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and/or HIV RNase H and inhibitors of HIV replication: (I) wherein X and R1-R6 are as defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other anti-HIV agents such as HIV antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics and vaccines. | 03-04-2010 |
Johannes Stephanus Grobler, Pretoria ZA
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20120087777 | GUIDING APPARATUS FOR GUIDING THE MOVEMENT OF A POOL CLEANER - A guiding apparatus ( | 04-12-2012 |
Louis Johannes Grobler, Potchefstroom ZA
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20110289019 | ENERGY CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT - An energy consumption display arrangement, which includes a database in which is stored incident energy consumption data of a number of energy consumption sites stored over a period of time, a graphical user interface operable to retrieve selected consumption data of at least one energy consumption site from the database and to present said selected consumption data to a user, the graphical user interface having a user definable dashboard for displaying any one or more of incident power consumption-, accumulated daily power consumption- and accumulated monthly power consumption of the at least one energy consumption site. | 11-24-2011 |
Margaret Grobler, Hout Bay ZA
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20140114800 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL GIFT CARD SELECTION - Various of the disclosed embodiments generally contemplate computer-implemented systems and methods for selecting an electronic or virtual gift card from among a plurality of possible gift cards or gift card issuers. Various of the embodiments may match and rank the gift cards according to a gift card recipient's characteristics, and possibly to the electronic or virtual gift card itself. Certain embodiments also contemplate the selection of physical gift cards selection, matching, and ranking aspects of the invention. Various methods for operating a gift card business using certain of the embodiments are also disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
Marius Grobler, Payson, AZ US
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20080272003 | Method and means for removing phosphorous from waste water or the like - A method and means of removing at least some of the phosphorous contained in waste water wherein waste water is continuously moved through a water treatment chamber wherein positive and negative electrodes are partially immersed in the waste water and are periodically moved through the water so that phosphorous will collect on the positive electrodes to enable the same to be removed from the waste water. Hydrogen and nitrogen are also released by the electrolysis action of this invention. | 11-06-2008 |
20090019720 | Pulse combustion dryer apparatus and methods - The present inventions relate to pulse combustion dryer apparatus and associated methods. The pulse combustion dryer apparatus may include a combustor that defines a combustion chamber that is in fluid communication with a tailpipe passage defined by a tailpipe. An air inlet communicates air into the combustion chamber through an air inlet passage. A fluid diode disposed within the air inlet passage allows airflow into the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage, and may generally prevent backflow of heated combustion products from the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage. | 01-22-2009 |
20120023771 | PULSE COMBUSTION DRYER APPARATUS AND METHODS - The present inventions relate to pulse combustion dryer apparatus and associated methods. The pulse combustion dryer apparatus may include a combustor that defines a combustion chamber that is in fluid communication with a tailpipe passage defined by a tailpipe. An air inlet communicates air into the combustion chamber through an air inlet passage. A fluid diode disposed within the air inlet passage allows airflow into the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage, and may generally prevent backflow of heated combustion products from the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage. | 02-02-2012 |
Nico Johan Grobler, Atwell AU
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20110115166 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR SEALING PASSAGES - A method of sealing a passage in a body with a sealing composition comprising (a) a major proportion of a latex emulsion or colloid; and (b) a minor proportion of lauric acid or a laurate compound; and (c) at least one further selected additive, ideally a latex coagulation inhibitor, wherein said composition is pumped into said passage where it is set or coagulated to form a seal. Advantageously, the laurate compound is ammonium laurate and coagulation is conveniently induced by adjusting pH of the sealing composition from alkaline to acidic pH range. The method is particularly well suited to sealing in faulty formations or sealing sites and may be used in sealing within salt mines which contain brines. | 05-19-2011 |
Werner Hendrik Grobler, Holmes Beach, FL US
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20120247627 | Quenching Process and Apparatus for Practicing Said Process - A process for quenching heat treated metal parts using a liquid quenchant and high pressure is disclosed. In general, the process includes the steps of providing a load of heat treated metal parts in a pressure vessel wherein the load is at an elevated temperature after being heat treated. In a subsequent step, a liquid quenchant is injected into the pressure vessel such that a vapor of the liquid quenchant forms rapidly in the pressure vessel and cools the metal parts. The step of injecting the liquid quenchant into the pressure vessel is continued for a time sufficient to establish a desired peak vapor pressure in the pressure vessel. An apparatus for carrying out the disclosed process is also described. | 10-04-2012 |
Werner Hendrik Grobler, Bedburg-Hau DE
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20110042866 | Method and Device for Conditioning Process Gases for the Heat Treatment of Metallic Work Pieces in Industrial Furnaces - In a method and with a device for preparing process gases ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110139265 | Method and Device for Controlling Process Gases for Heat Treatments of Metallic Materials/Workpieces in Industrial Furnaces - For regulating process gases for heat treatments of metal materials/workpieces in industrial furnaces ( | 06-16-2011 |
20130078152 | Device for Conditioning Process Gases for the Heat Treatment of Metallic Work Pieces in Industrial Furnaces - In a device for preparing process gases ( | 03-28-2013 |
Werner Hendrik Grobler, Clyde Park, MT US
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20100196836 | Sealing Mechanism for a Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace - An apparatus for sealing a fan drive shaft in a vacuum heat treating furnace is disclosed. The sealing apparatus includes a housing having an annular body and a central opening. An inflatable first seal surrounds the central opening of the annular body. A second seal surrounds the central opening and is adjacent to the inflatable first seal. The sealing apparatus also includes a channel formed in the annular body adjacent to the second seal for conducting a purging fluid into the central opening. A means for injecting the purging fluid into the central opening is operably connected to the channel. A vacuum heat treating furnace and a fan drive system incorporating the sealing apparatus are also described. | 08-05-2010 |
20140090754 | Multimedia Quench System and Process - A process and apparatus for quenching a metal workload from an elevated heat treating temperature are disclosed. The process includes the step of flowing a vegetable oil quenchant over the metal workload to provide a cooling rate sufficient to transform the metal substantially completely to a desired second phase comprising martensite, bainite, pearlite, or a combination thereof within a preselected time period. The apparatus includes a quenching chamber that has a base, an upper housing, a door, and an associated actuator for opening and closing the quenching chamber. The apparatus also includes a vessel for holding a volume of a vegetable oil quenchant, means for conducting the vegetable oil quenchant from the vessel to the quenching chamber, and means disposed in the quenching chamber for flowing the vegetable oil quenchant over a metal workload disposed in the quenching chamber. | 04-03-2014 |