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Andre Louzada Brandao, Ottawa CA
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20080291985 | AGILE SPECTRUM MONITORING IN A RADIO TRANSCEIVER - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for agile RF spectrum monitoring in a radio system with dynamic frequency access. It provides a spectrum monitor based on non-coherent heterodyne detection that utilizes a DDS signal generator to digitally generate a reference signal at a variable reference frequency for mixing with an input RF signal received from an RF antenna, a pass-band filter and a log amplifier for obtaining energy estimates at a monitored transmission frequency corresponding to the reference frequency. A processor is provided for adaptively selecting sets of monitored transmission frequencies, for controlling the DDS signal generator, and for processing obtained spectral energy estimates to assess spectral usage data. | 11-27-2008 |
Angela P. Brandao, Sao Paulo BR
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20130315958 | PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPES - Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of | 11-28-2013 |
Angela P. Brandao, San Paulo BR
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20100143414 | PNEUMOCOCCAL SEROTYPES - Disclosed is a new and emerging serotype of | 06-10-2010 |
Dayse Lucia Do Nascimento Brandao, Belem BR
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20150132421 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLANT EXTRACT AND FRACTION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention describes the obtaining process of the dichloromethane fraction and subfractions from | 05-14-2015 |
Felipe V. Brandao, Saline, MI US
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20100120580 | MULTI-MODE HYBRID TRANSMISSION - A multi-mode hybrid transmission for transmitting power from a prime mover and a stored source of energy to a final drive shaft. The transmission may include an input shaft to receive torque from the prime mover, a countershaft operatively coupled to the final drive shaft, a plurality of gear pairs each defining a torque path from the input shaft to the countershaft, a synchromesh clutch assembly to selectively couple the input shaft with a desired gear pair, and first and second electric machines rotatably carried by the input shaft. The first electric machine can provide a motive force to the final drive shaft and the second electric machine can covert rotary speed of the input shaft into electrical energy. Additionally, the first and second electric machines can provide supplemental torque to the output shaft during periods of reduced torque from the prime mover associated with a change in torque path. | 05-13-2010 |
Genivaldo Linhares Brandão, Santos/sao Paulo BR
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20110065057 | Supply means of a rotating furnace used for calcination of oil green coke - A system for calcination of oil green coke has a rotating furnace and a rotating cooler, the furnace being serviced by boiler, a combustion chamber and a chimney. There is a feeding system defined by a first mat carrying the green coke into a silo and another mat transporter to feed the furnace. At the end of the silo there are two discharge breadths for the oil green coke, where each breadth has two drawer-like feeders for feeding the green coke onto the mat transporter and, from this to the inside of the rotating furnace through a fall set. | 03-17-2011 |
20110065059 | Sealing device for rotating furnace and cooler for calcination of oil coke - A sealing device for a rotating furnace and cooler for calcination of oil coke has lead plates mounted in sliding form on individual supports attached to a flange which constitutes the fixed part of the furnace or cooler. The plates are aligned side by side, forming a collar of coplanar plates encircling the external diameter of the furnace or cooler, forming a self-adjustable sealing curtain between the joint point of its rotating and fixed parts, while the cylindrical body presents a track against which all plates are handled and held with a certain pressure, maintaining the sealing between the rotating and fixed part of the set, both in the furnace and in the cooler. | 03-17-2011 |
Genivaldo Linhares Brandão, Santos/sao Paulo BR
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20110065057 | Supply means of a rotating furnace used for calcination of oil green coke - A system for calcination of oil green coke has a rotating furnace and a rotating cooler, the furnace being serviced by boiler, a combustion chamber and a chimney. There is a feeding system defined by a first mat carrying the green coke into a silo and another mat transporter to feed the furnace. At the end of the silo there are two discharge breadths for the oil green coke, where each breadth has two drawer-like feeders for feeding the green coke onto the mat transporter and, from this to the inside of the rotating furnace through a fall set. | 03-17-2011 |
20110065059 | Sealing device for rotating furnace and cooler for calcination of oil coke - A sealing device for a rotating furnace and cooler for calcination of oil coke has lead plates mounted in sliding form on individual supports attached to a flange which constitutes the fixed part of the furnace or cooler. The plates are aligned side by side, forming a collar of coplanar plates encircling the external diameter of the furnace or cooler, forming a self-adjustable sealing curtain between the joint point of its rotating and fixed parts, while the cylindrical body presents a track against which all plates are handled and held with a certain pressure, maintaining the sealing between the rotating and fixed part of the set, both in the furnace and in the cooler. | 03-17-2011 |
Geraldo Celio Brandao, Belo Horizonte BR
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20150132421 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLANT EXTRACT AND FRACTION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention describes the obtaining process of the dichloromethane fraction and subfractions from | 05-14-2015 |
Honor Luiz Brandao, Wesley Chapel, FL US
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20150044351 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MILKSHAKE PREPARATION - The method and dairy base formulation allow a user to prepare a milkshake in more consistent ways, more quickly, and with lower cost than currently available formulations and methods. The dairy base formulation eliminates the need to prepare and store frozen dairy products such as ice cream beforehand. A milkshake can be prepared by blending ice, the dairy base formulation, and a flavor. The resulting milkshake has desirable organoleptic properties. | 02-12-2015 |
Humberto De Mello Brandão, Juiz De Fora Mg BR
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20130189368 | NANOPARTICULATE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ANTIBIOTICS FOR INTRAMAMMARY ADMINISTRATION IN ANIMALS - The present invention relates to the development of two types of polymer nanocapsules to encapsulate cloxacillin benzathine, an antimicrobial drug. More specifically, this invention relates to a new form of treatment for mastitis in dairy cattle. Two nanocapsule formulations have been developed and can be used to encapsulate various drugs, besides cloxacillin benzathine, providing a new therapy for mastitis in cows, avoiding the inconvenience of the use of high doses of drugs used in conventional formulations, thus contributing to an improvement in milk quality. | 07-25-2013 |
Humberto De Mello Brandão, Juiz De Fora Mg BR
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20130189368 | NANOPARTICULATE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ANTIBIOTICS FOR INTRAMAMMARY ADMINISTRATION IN ANIMALS - The present invention relates to the development of two types of polymer nanocapsules to encapsulate cloxacillin benzathine, an antimicrobial drug. More specifically, this invention relates to a new form of treatment for mastitis in dairy cattle. Two nanocapsule formulations have been developed and can be used to encapsulate various drugs, besides cloxacillin benzathine, providing a new therapy for mastitis in cows, avoiding the inconvenience of the use of high doses of drugs used in conventional formulations, thus contributing to an improvement in milk quality. | 07-25-2013 |
Humberto De Mello Brandão, Juiz De Fora BR
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20130295181 | COMPOSITIONS BASED ON PROPOLIS NANOCAPSULES WHICH CAN BE USED AS CARRIERS FOR SUBSTANCES OF INTEREST, METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME AND USE THEREOF - A process for obtaining compositions constituted by propolis nanoparticles is disclosed. The nanoparticles are optionally associated to a substance of interest such as active ingredients, and, optionally, substances of secondary effect such as synergists and adjuvants. The process includes preparing a fraction A, which consists of propolis extract dissolved in an organic solvent, to which stabilizer and/or emulsifier may be added, and, optionally, substances of interest and/or of secondary effect; ii) preparing a fraction B, aqueous phase, constituted by: (ii.1) water; or (ii.2) an aqueous solution or dispersion, to which stabilizer and/or emulsifier may be added; (iii) dropping the fraction A onto the fraction B or vice versa; iv) homogenizing the mixture by stifling and spontaneous formation of nanoparticles with average size from 1 to 1000 nm in a dispersion; and v) optionally (v-1) removing organic solvent and/or (v-2) drying the nanodispersion. | 11-07-2013 |
Humberto De Mello Brandão, Juiz De Fora BR
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20130295181 | COMPOSITIONS BASED ON PROPOLIS NANOCAPSULES WHICH CAN BE USED AS CARRIERS FOR SUBSTANCES OF INTEREST, METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME AND USE THEREOF - A process for obtaining compositions constituted by propolis nanoparticles is disclosed. The nanoparticles are optionally associated to a substance of interest such as active ingredients, and, optionally, substances of secondary effect such as synergists and adjuvants. The process includes preparing a fraction A, which consists of propolis extract dissolved in an organic solvent, to which stabilizer and/or emulsifier may be added, and, optionally, substances of interest and/or of secondary effect; ii) preparing a fraction B, aqueous phase, constituted by: (ii.1) water; or (ii.2) an aqueous solution or dispersion, to which stabilizer and/or emulsifier may be added; (iii) dropping the fraction A onto the fraction B or vice versa; iv) homogenizing the mixture by stifling and spontaneous formation of nanoparticles with average size from 1 to 1000 nm in a dispersion; and v) optionally (v-1) removing organic solvent and/or (v-2) drying the nanodispersion. | 11-07-2013 |
Joao Aranda Brandao, Lisboa PT
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20140184546 | Tool and Method for Emulating Flat-Tip Brush - A method of emulating a flat tip brush, said method comprising (a) at a given time, identifying first and second points of contact on a touch sensitive surface; (b) interpolating a line between the first and second points, the line having line data comprising at least a length and an angle relative to the screen; (c) recording the first and second points and the line data; (d) reiterating steps (a)-(c) for at least one subsequent time to determine a plurality of the first points and a plurality of the second points and a plurality of the lines; and (e) displaying on a display screen an image defined by the first points, by the second points and/or by the lines between the first and second points. | 07-03-2014 |
José Emílio Brandão, Vitoria - Es BR
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20140237914 | WINDBREAK SUPPORTING TOWER FOR REDUCING THE SPEED OF NATURAL WIND ON OPEN-AIR ORE STACKS - The present invention relates to a windfence supporting tower with tension-integrity, comprising a tubular metal tower comprising a central tubular post ( | 08-28-2014 |
Luis Brandao, Denver, CO US
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20120230991 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR ENHANCING ANTI-CANCER THERAPY - The invention provides methods of treating neoplastic disorders in a mammal through the inhibition of Mer and/or AxI receptor tyrosine kinases as well as compounds and compositions useful for inhibiting these kinases in these methods. These treatment methods may be combined with the administration of one or more chemo therapeutic agent(s) to enhance the efficacy or minimize the toxicities of the chemotherapeutic agent(s). | 09-13-2012 |
Paulo Brandao, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130219426 | Delivery of High Quality Videos to Mobile Devices and the Use of Virtual Currencies to Incentivize Watching of Videos - The present invention is directed to the efficient delivery of high quality videos to mobile devices. These videos may be displayed in high definition and may be used to cause the display of advertisements on mobile devices. Because of the improved user experience, users may be more willing to view them than they would if advertisements were displayed in lower quality. Additionally, users can be incentivized to watch these videos by being awarded virtual currencies in exchange for having given their time to view the videos. | 08-22-2013 |
20140089068 | Videos for In Application Purchases and Rewards for Sharing Same through Social Media and Video Advertising for Reengagement - The present invention is directed to the systems, computer program products, methods and devices that encourage users of applications for mobile devices to watch and/or to share videos. In some embodiments, users are provided with the opportunity to purchase goods or services in exchange for having viewed a video within the context of an application. These users may also be provided with the opportunity to purchase goods or services in exchange for sharing the videos through social media. Alternatively od additionally, they may be presented with opportunities for reengaging applications that they previously used but for which they have decreased the frequency with which they use those applications or have ceased using those applications. | 03-27-2014 |
Ruy C. Brandao, Redmond, WA US
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20090073024 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISABLING A TCAS BROADCAST - Systems and methods for automatically disabling the TCAS Broadcast when aircraft join up in formation. A Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) determines if the aircraft is approaching formation flight with other aircraft or flying in formation with other aircraft and disables a TCAS interrogation signal if the aircraft is determined to be approaching a formation or flying in formation. The TCAS receives TCAS interrogation signals from one or more other aircraft and receives aircraft configuration information from one or more other aircraft systems. The TCAS determines the aircraft is approaching formation flight or flying in formation based on the received TCAS interrogation signals, a mode of TCAS operation, and/or the received aircraft configuration information. The TCAS also automatically switches into Traffic Advisory Only mode if the aircraft is determined to be approaching formation flight or flying in formation. | 03-19-2009 |
20100117886 | DISTRIBUTED AND CABLE REDUCED TCAS - A direction finding antenna system for determining the relative bearing of a second aircraft from a first aircraft in conjunction with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). The system includes a first antenna and a second antenna located on a top surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a first axis, as well as a third antenna and a fourth antenna located on a bottom surface of the first aircraft, spaced apart along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. The system further includes a transmitting, receiving, and processing system coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth antennas, wherein the transmitting, receiving, and processing system is configured to transmit DME interrogations, receive DME replies, and process the DME replies to determine the relative bearing of the second aircraft from the first aircraft. | 05-13-2010 |
20100259439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR PHASE CALIBRATION OF A SYSTEM - A two-element array antenna system includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element. The first and second antenna elements respectively include first and second frequency multipliers. A transmitting, receiving, and processing (TRP) system is coupled to the first and second antenna elements via, respectively, a single first transmission element and a single second transmission element. The TRP system is configured to transmit to the first antenna element a first input signal at a sub-multiple of a first frequency, receive from the first frequency multiplier a first calibration signal based on the first input signal, transmit to the second antenna element a second input signal at a sub-multiple of the first frequency, receive from the second frequency multiplier a second calibration signal based on the second input signal, and determine, based on the calibration signals, a relative phase difference between the first and second transmission elements. | 10-14-2010 |
20100332054 | AUTOMATED DECISION AID TOOL FOR PROMPTING A PILOT TO REQUEST A FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE - Provided are methods and systems for the automatic calculation and presentation of data on a display device alerting a pilot that a change in flight plan is desirable, possible and administratively compliant under air traffic control protocol. The methods and systems may automatically request the flight clearance over a data link or the pilot may override the data link. | 12-30-2010 |
20120028587 | DUAL-FEED ANTENNA ARRAY WITH INTEGRAL COMPARISON CIRCUIT FOR PHASE AND AMPLITUDE CALIBRATION - A two-element array antenna system includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element. A transmitting, receiving, and processing (TRP) system is coupled to the first and second antenna elements via, respectively, a single first transmission element and a single second transmission element. The first and second transmission elements have respective transmit-path and receive-path functionality. The TRP system is configured to determine an amplitude offset and phase offset associated with the transmit-path functionality of the first and second transmission elements, and, based on data obtained during the determination of amplitude offset and phase offset associated with the transmit-path functionality of the first and second transmission elements, determine an amplitude offset and phase offset associated with the receive-path functionality of the first and second transmission elements. | 02-02-2012 |
20140015707 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DIVERSITY-DISTANCE-MEASURING EQUIPMENT - Systems and methods that allow for distance-measuring equipment (DME) to use either a lower or an upper fuselage-mounted antenna. An exemplary system located on an aircraft includes an aircraft configuration data source that generates aircraft configuration information, an aircraft orientation data source that generates aircraft orientation information, a positioning system that generates aircraft position information and a component that provides DME ground station position information. The system also includes a first antenna, a second antenna and a processing device that determines if a DME signal communication issue exists with the first antenna that is based on the generated aircraft position information, the DME ground station position information and at least one of the configuration or orientation information. The processing device switches DME signal communication to the second antenna if a DME signal communication issue has been determined to exist. | 01-16-2014 |
20140039785 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTATION OF PROBABLE WAKE TURBULENCE - Systems and methods for improving the presentation of wake turbulence information. A processor located on an ownship receives position, heading and type information of another aircraft and position and heading information of the ownship. The processor determines if a possible wake condition exists from the other aircraft based on at least a portion of the received information and at least one predefined threshold and generates a wake icon if a wake condition is determined to exist. The wake condition exists when the ownship's altitude is below a first threshold altitude and above a second threshold altitude, wherein the first and second threshold altitudes are based on the other aircraft's altitude. | 02-06-2014 |
20140118181 | TCAS BEARING ESTIMATION WITH REDUCED ANTENNA ELEMENTS - Systems and methods for calculating coherent bearing that allow one to reduce the number of TCAS antenna elements. In one embodiment, the bearing calculation takes into account signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) difference experienced from top and bottom antennas mounted on a vehicle. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118192 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BEARING AVAILABILITY AND ACCURACY - Systems and methods for improving bearing initialization for a pair of two-element antennas. An exemplary system includes two-element antennas mounted on the bottom and top of an aircraft fuselage, an output device, and a processing device. The processing device receives phase-difference information based on phase of signals received at each element of a two-element antenna, determines if the received phase-difference information is within a predefined low-confidence region, and initializes bearing if the phase-difference information is not within the low-confidence region or the phase-difference information from a predefined number of consecutively received signals meets a predefined consistency requirement. | 05-01-2014 |
20140210669 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BEARING AVAILABILITY AND ACCURACY FOR A TRACKING FILTER - Systems and methods for improving bearing availability and accuracy in a traffic collision-avoidance system (TCAS). In an exemplary method, if only a single phase-difference value is received for one of two two-element antennas, a processor determines an expected maximum antenna element phase-difference value for the elements of the two-element antenna that did not receive a phase-difference value for a target signal source; estimates a phase-difference value for the two-element antenna that did not include a phase-difference value, based on the expected maximum antenna element phase-difference value and a previously determined predicted bearing value; and calculates bearing based on the estimated phase-difference value and a phase-difference value received from the other two-element antenna. The determination is based on previously received signals associated with the target signal source and based on elevation information of the target signal source and a predefined maximum antenna element phase-difference value for the respective antenna element pair. An output device outputs information associated with the calculated bearing. | 07-31-2014 |
Ruy C. P. Brandao, Redmond, WA US
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20110257874 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY GENERATE A CLEARANCE REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM A FLIGHT PLAN - A method to generate a clearance request to deviate from a flight plan is provided. The method includes receiving at one or more processors in an airborne vehicle input from at least one automatic flight-plan-relevant source, at least one of the one or more processors independently determining a revised flight route based on the received input, at least one of the one or more processors independently generating a preconfigured clearance request message to deviate from the flight plan for a flight crew user based on the determining. The method further includes providing an audible prompt to the flight crew user for one of approval and rejection of the clearance request to deviate from the flight plan. When an approval of the clearance request to deviate from the flight plan is received from the flight crew user, the preconfigured clearance request message is downlinked. | 10-20-2011 |
20120277986 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY GENERATE A CLEARANCE REQUEST TO DEVIATE FROM A FLIGHT PLAN - A method to generate a clearance request to deviate from a flight plan is provided. The method includes receiving at one or more processors in an airborne vehicle input from at least one automatic flight-plan-relevant source, at least one of the one or more processors independently determining a revised flight route based on the received input, at least one of the one or more processors independently generating a preconfigured clearance request message to deviate from the flight plan for a flight crew user based on the determining. The method further includes providing an audible prompt to the flight crew user for one of approval and rejection of the clearance request to deviate from the flight plan. When an approval of the clearance request to deviate from the flight plan is received from the flight crew user, the preconfigured clearance request message is downlinked. | 11-01-2012 |
Ruy L. Brandao, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20100250138 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DETERMINING BEARING WHEN ADS-B DATA IS UNAVAILABLE - System, method and computer program product for determining bearing using ADS-B and TCAS standard reply bearing estimates are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for determining bearing based upon ADS-B signals includes receiving ADS-B signals and standard transponder reply signals. A first bearing estimate is based on the ADS-B signal. A second bearing estimate is based on the standard transponder reply signals. A database is developed according to the first and second bearing estimates via the ADS-B and standard transponder reply signals. In one embodiment, where ADS-B signals are unavailable, associated ADS-B signals associated with the standard transponder reply previously stored in the database are used to determine bearing. | 09-30-2010 |
Ruy Lopes Brandao, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20100259439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR PHASE CALIBRATION OF A SYSTEM - A two-element array antenna system includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element. The first and second antenna elements respectively include first and second frequency multipliers. A transmitting, receiving, and processing (TRP) system is coupled to the first and second antenna elements via, respectively, a single first transmission element and a single second transmission element. The TRP system is configured to transmit to the first antenna element a first input signal at a sub-multiple of a first frequency, receive from the first frequency multiplier a first calibration signal based on the first input signal, transmit to the second antenna element a second input signal at a sub-multiple of the first frequency, receive from the second frequency multiplier a second calibration signal based on the second input signal, and determine, based on the calibration signals, a relative phase difference between the first and second transmission elements. | 10-14-2010 |