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Anne Wiersma, Ede NL
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20140106030 | Probiotics with Enhanced Survival Properties - The present invention relates to a method for screening for a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract. The present invention further relates to a method for screening for culture conditions that provide a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract. The present invention further relates to a method for modulating the expression of certain polynucleotides. The present invention further relates to a method for the preparation of a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract. The present invention further relates to a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract. The present invention further relates to a method for the preparation of a food composition. The present invention further relates to a food composition. The present invention further relates to the use of certain polynucleotides in the screening for a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract and/or the screening for culture conditions that provide a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract and/or for the control of culture conditions providing a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract. The present invention further relates to a method for controlling culture conditions providing a bacterium exhibiting enhanced survival properties in the gastro-intestinal tract. | 04-17-2014 |
David A. Wiersma, Tucson, AZ US
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20110092374 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SUBSTANTIALLY HOMOGENEOUS HYBRID OR COMPLEX N-GLYCANS IN METHYLOTROPHIC YEASTS - The present invention provides methods for effectively and efficiently converting methylotrophic yeast's heterogeneous high mannose-type N-glycosylation to mammalian-type N-glycosylation by disruption of an endogenous glycosyltransferase gene (OCH1) and step-wise introduction of heterologous glycosidase and glycosyltransferase activities. Each engineering step includes a number of stages: transformation with an appropriate vector, cultivation of a number of transformants, performance of sugar analysis and heterologous protein expression analysis, and selection of a desirable clone. The selected clone is then subjected to the next engineering step. | 04-21-2011 |
20120029174 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING SUBSTANTIALLY HOMOGENEOUS HYBRID OR COMPLEX N-GLYCANS IN METHYLOTROPHIC YEASTS - The present invention provides methods for effectively and efficiently converting methylotrophic yeast's heterogeneous high mannose-type N-glycosylation to mammalian-type N-glycosylation by disruption of an endogenous glycosyltransferase gene (OCH1) and step-wise introduction of heterologous glycosidase and glycosyltransferase activities. Each engineering step includes a number of stages: transformation with an appropriate vector, cultivation of a number of transformants, performance of sugar analysis and heterologous protein expression analysis, and selection of a desirable clone. The selected clone is then subjected to the next engineering step. | 02-02-2012 |
Dean L. Wiersma, Fort Collins, CO US
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20130074531 | REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT WITH INTEGRATED MULTI-MODE THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - Disclosed is a method and device for a refrigerant-based thermal energy storage and cooling system with integrated multi-mode refrigerant loops. The disclosed embodiments provide a refrigerant-based thermal storage system with increased versatility, reliability, lower cost components, reduced power consumption and ease of installation. | 03-28-2013 |
20130145780 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIQUID-SUCTION HEAT EXCHANGE THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - Disclosed is a method and device for a thermal energy storage liquid-suction heat exchanger (TES-LSHX) for air conditioning and refrigeration (AC/R) applications. The disclosed embodiments allow energy to be stored and aggregated over one period of time, and dispatched at a later period of time, to improve AC/R system efficiency during desired conditions. Not only are the benefits of LSHX stored and aggregated for later use, but when dispatched, the discharge rate can exceed the charge rate thereby further enhancing the benefit of demand reduction to utilities. The disclosed embodiments allow great flexibility and can be incorporated into OEM AC/R system designs, and/or bundled with condensing units or evaporator coils. These TES-LSHX systems can be retrofit with existing systems by installing the product at any point along the existing AC/R system's line set. | 06-13-2013 |
Diederik Sybolt Wiersma, Vaglia (fi) IT
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20130163942 | WAVEGUIDE FOR EFFICIENT LIGHT TRAPPING AND ABSORPTION - A waveguide is provided on which an electromagnetic wave impinges, the electromagnetic wave having a wavelength λ included in a given interval Δλ of interest centered on a λ | 06-27-2013 |
Diederik Sybolt Wiersma, Vaglia IT
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20090103884 | Method For Producing Rewritable Photonic Devices - Method for the creation of a rewritable photonic device inserted in a photonic crystal ( | 04-23-2009 |
Diederik Sybolt Wiersma, Sesto Fiorentino (vi) IT
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20150315012 | LIGHT DRIVEN LIQUID CRYSTAL ELASTOMER ACTUATOR - A liquid crystal elastomer actuator to move in a fluid is described herein. The actuator includes a body with dimensions between 100 nm and 800 μm having a low Reynolds number. The body includes a first and a second spatially separated volume, each comprising a liquid crystal elastomer. The first volume is doped with a first photoactive doping substance to absorb electromagnetic radiation at a first wavelength and the second volume is doped with a second photoactive doping substance to absorb electromagnetic radiation at a second wavelength. The first and second volumes change shape as a consequence of light absorption at the first or second wavelength, defining a first and a second joint. A first absorbance of the first volume at a given wavelength is different than a second absorbance of the second volume at a given wavelength, the first and second absorbance are measured in the same time interval. | 11-05-2015 |
Hedzer Wiersma, Deventer NL
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20150072543 | STEPPED SPRING CONTACT - In an embodiment, a stepped spring contact may have a first portion, a transition portion, and a second portion. The first portion may include a plurality of windings whose pitch may vary. The second portion may include a plurality of windings that are closely wound. A pitch of the windings contained in the second portion may be, for example, constant. The transition portion may include a winding that may make mechanical and electrical contact with a first electrical conductor (e.g., a pad contained on a printed circuit board (PCB)). The first portion may include a tip. The tip may be, for example, flat shaped or conically shaped. The tip may make electrical contact with a second electrical conductor (e.g., a terminal connector). In operation, the stepped spring contact may provide electrical continuity between the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor. | 03-12-2015 |
Hedzer Dedde Wiersma, Deventer NL
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20150069199 | CLIP-IN SUPPORT RING - In an embodiment, a support ring may include an arm and a hook. The arm may be located at a first end of the support ring. The arm may provide a spring force to a circuit board that is loaded in the support ring. The hook may be located at a second end of the support ring. The hook may extend upward from the support ring. The second end may be opposite the first end. The hook may provide a reaction force on the circuit board. The reaction forced may be a force in reaction to the spring force. The support ring may include one or more legs. The legs may extend downward from the support ring. | 03-12-2015 |
Hieronymus Watse Wiersma, Amsterdam NL
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20100250953 | System And Method For Generating A Signature - The present invention provides a system and a method for generating digital signatures. The system comprises a first formula which generates the signature as selected series from at least two, but preferably more digitized biometric features of a user. The signature comprises a different selected series per unit of time of for instance 10 seconds. The invention comprises a second formula which assigns a numerical value to a data file. The second formula can also use the numerical value to define another time interval, on the basis of which another signature can be generated. The invention further provides a number of examples for application of the generated signature during the sending of data files. | 09-30-2010 |
Jelle Wiersma, Drachtster Compagnie NL
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20080294284 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLATING POSTAL ITEMS - For collating postal items into sets, the actual relative positions of the collated first and second postal items ( | 11-27-2008 |
20110170925 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING MAIL PIECES - Prior to assembling mail pieces of which at least a number each comprise a main document and at least one insert of at least one type, one or more mini image files are stored, each defining a mini image of at least a part of a type of insert. The mini image of the respective insert defined by the mini image file is printed on each envelope for a mail piece including that type of insert for one or each of a number of the inserts. | 07-14-2011 |
20110262000 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DATA STRUCTURE FOR PROCESSING DOCUMENTS AND KIT FOR FINDING AND READING MARKINGS ON A DOCUMENT - A method for processing a document, including performing one or more processing steps with the document, such as printing, franking, assembling mail pieces, or opening received mail pieces. The method further includes defining a first possible location of a marking on a document; and searching a first part of a document for the marking, the first part corresponding to the first possible location. When the marking is not found in the first part a further possible location of a marking on a document is defined and a further part of the document for the marking is searched. The further part corresponds to the further possible location. The location of the marking with respect to the document is stored in the memory in case the marking is found in the first part or the further part. Information about the document is derived from the found marking. The derived information is presented at an output, for further processing of the information. | 10-27-2011 |
Joanne Aileen Wiersma, Tauranga NZ
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20160137013 | Safety guard - A safety guard for a tow bar has a first arm engageable with the tow bar and a second arm engageable with the tow bar. Each arm is independently pivotable with respect to the tow bar so that the safety guard can be angle adjusted to accommodate tow bars which extend to different lengths from the vehicle. Each arm is further formed so that when in use the safety guard present a shield around the tow bar to prevent people walking into the tow bar. | 05-19-2016 |
John C. Wiersma, Lake Elsinore, CA US
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20100154300 | Hydroponics plant growing assembly - A hydroponics plant growing assembly ( | 06-24-2010 |
Martin Ernst Wiersma, Tauranga NZ
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20160137013 | Safety guard - A safety guard for a tow bar has a first arm engageable with the tow bar and a second arm engageable with the tow bar. Each arm is independently pivotable with respect to the tow bar so that the safety guard can be angle adjusted to accommodate tow bars which extend to different lengths from the vehicle. Each arm is further formed so that when in use the safety guard present a shield around the tow bar to prevent people walking into the tow bar. | 05-19-2016 |
Megan Wiersma, Barrington, IL US
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20140310089 | Fuel Reward and Loyalty Space System and Method - A fuel-based consumer reward and loyalty space system and method in which a consumer can earn points towards a reward card with a predetermined dollar balance to be used to purchase fuel at the gasoline brand of their choice. The merchant can set up predetermined categories, or no categories at all, in which to allow a consumer frequenting the merchant to earn loyalty points. The consumer uses a loyalty token at the register to identify themselves and earn points upon purchasing products, with the point value set by the merchant. The points earned from each purchase are added to the consumer's account, stored in a database. Points are aggregated in the consumer's account across all participating merchants. Once the consumer's points reach a predetermined amount, such as 2,550 points, the consumer is automatically awarded a reward card with a predetermined reward amount added to the card. If the consumer already has a reward card, the predetermined amount is automatically added to the existing reward card in real-time, without any action on the part of the consumer. | 10-16-2014 |
Rodney Wiersma, Chicago, IL US
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20160038767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIATION TREATMENT PLANNING USING COMBINED IMAGING AND TREATMENT DOSE - Systems and methods for radiation treatment planning that integrate the MV therapeutic radiation dose imparted to a subject together with the kV imaging radiation dose imparted to a subject during radiation therapy are provided. For instance, dose optimization is based on the combined effect of both a kV imaging dose that is imparted to the subject during the image guided radiation treatment procedure and the therapeutic dose delivered to the subject by a treatment radiation source, such as an MV source. Using this optimization, the kV beam and MV beam are equally treated as radiation producing sources and are thus optimized together at the treatment planning stage to produce a patient treatment plan that optimally uses the kV imaging dose. Thus, the kV beam is treated both as an additional source of therapeutic radiation and as a tool for imaging the subject. | 02-11-2016 |
Rodney D. Wiersma, Chicago, IL US
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20090208074 | 3D real-time tracking of human anatomy using combined kV and MV imaging - A medical imaging-based system and method uses both kV and MV images captured during a treatment period for organ motion tracking. 3D geometric locations of internal features are computationally tracked as a function of time from internal features, such as natural biological features or implanted fiducials, which are computationally extracted from the captured kV and MV images. A partial information method allows 3D tracking to be maintained in the event that imaging information is temporarily not available. | 08-20-2009 |
20100316259 | Using a moving imaging system to monitor anatomical position as a function of time - Real-time 3D tracking of anatomical positions during radiation therapy uses acquired image data from an MV treatment beam as it is rotated around the patient during arc radiotherapy treatment. The acquired image data and associated angular positions are computationally combined during the arc radiotherapy treatment to estimate in real time 3D positions of anatomical features of the patient, e.g., combining present image data and prior image data at earlier times. Supplementary image data from a kV imaging system may be acquired on an as-needed basis if MV position estimates indicate movement exceeding a predetermined threshold, and the supplementary kV image data combined with the acquired MV image data to improve an accuracy of the estimated 3D positions. | 12-16-2010 |
Roger Wiersma, Pacific, MO US
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20110232803 | Modularized components assembled fluid dispensing nozzle - Modularized components assembled dispensing nozzle, including operating components in the category of a poppet valve assembly, an automatic shutoff device, a hand operating lever for providing a turn on or shutoff of the dispensing of fluid through the nozzle, and a connected spout that delivers fluid to the fill pipe and fuel tank for a vehicle or fluid accepting container. Each of the identified components having been redesigned for assembly in modularized form, such as a modular cartridge for the poppet valve, a modular cartridge for the automatic shutoff device, a modularized operating hand lever, and a spout and its gland and retaining nut that provide for high speed interconnection with the nozzle body, during assembly, or servicing. Each of these modularized components can be installed, during assembly of the manufactured nozzle, or can be replaced, out in the field, by a service person, as a modularized component or cartridge assembly. | 09-29-2011 |
20150007907 | Modularized components assembled fluid dispensing nozzle - Modularized components assembled dispensing nozzle, including operating components in the category of a poppet valve assembly, an automatic shutoff device, a hand operating lever for providing a turn on or shutoff of the dispensing of fluid through the nozzle, and a connected spout that delivers fluid to the fill pipe and fuel tank for a vehicle or fluid accepting container. Each of the identified components having been redesigned for assembly in modularized form, such as a modular cartridge for the poppet valve, a modular cartridge for the automatic shutoff device, a modularized operating hand lever, and a spout and its gland and retaining nut that provide for high speed interconnection with the nozzle body, during assembly, or servicing. Each of these modularized components can be installed, during assembly of the manufactured nozzle, or can be replaced, out in the field, by a service person, as a modularized component or cartridge assembly. | 01-08-2015 |
20150261227 | Tank monitor control device - A tank monitor control device is disclosed which comprises a monitoring device for insertion into a day tank to monitor a level of fluid stored in the day tank, a shutoff valve connected between a main storage tank and a diaphragm pump, a solenoid valve connected between an air supply and the diaphragm pump, and a control device connected to the monitoring device for receiving a signal indicative of the level of fluid in the day tank, the control device connected to the shutoff valve and the solenoid valve. | 09-17-2015 |