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Andrew Jan Zwart, Puslinch CA
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20100060604 | System for impulse input of commands, control arguments and data - An advanced technique of user interaction with compact, portable, hand-held devices, larger electronic devices and other surfaces and objects is disclosed. The particular component arrays, configuration modes and analytic methodologies disclosed are optimized and directed toward logical interpretation of device motions resulting from vector impulses as user data inputs and commands. Apparatus, system and method embodiments are described and illustrated by examples. | 03-11-2010 |
Bart-Jan Zwart, Foxhol NL
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20090063775 | INSTRUMENT, A SYSTEM AND A CONTAINER FOR PROVISIONING A DEVICE FOR PERSONAL CARE TREATMENT, AND A DEVICE FOR PERSONAL CARE TREATMENT WITH SUCH A CONTAINER - The present invention provides a system and a method for a cache partitioning technique for application tasks based on the scheduling information in multiprocessors. Cache partitioning is performed dynamically based on the information of the pattern of task scheduling provided by the task scheduler ( | 03-05-2009 |
20130008562 | INSTRUMENT, A SYSTEM AND A CONTAINER FOR PROVISIONING A DEVICE FOR PERSONAL CARE TREATMENT, AND A DEVICE FOR PERSONAL CARE TREATMENT WITH SUCH A CONTAINER - An instrument for filling a substance supply container of a device for personal care treatment has a filling needle having a proximal end connected or connectable to a storage reservoir and a distal end, a substance transport conduit extending from the proximal end to at least one outlet provided in a radially facing surface portion closely adjacent the distal end of the filling needle. A sleeve is arranged around the filling needle and is movable between a first position closing off the at least one outlet and a second position proximally away from the first position and the at least one outlet. A system including such an instrument, a container for cooperation with such an instrument and for provisioning a device for personal care treatment as well as a device for personal care treatment including such a container are described. | 01-10-2013 |
Bart-Jan Zwart, Eindhoven NL
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20150060386 | INFANT DRINKING DEVICE - To provide a drinking device with a more reliable aerator the invention relates to an infant drinking device ( | 03-05-2015 |
Christine M. Zwart, Mesa, AZ US
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20110193864 | IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Examples of image processing methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related systems methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-11-2011 |
Cornelis Remment Zwart, Leiderdorp NL
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20140233570 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ROUTING DATA TRAFFIC - Method and media gateway ( | 08-21-2014 |
Dale R. Zwart, Littleton, CO US
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20150074095 | Analyzing and Answering Questions - A computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a computer system, a question; identifying one or more first semantic elements in the question; selecting, from one or more electronic documents, a plurality of candidate responses to the question based on comparison of the one or more first semantic elements to second semantic elements; determining completeness scores for the plurality of candidate responses, wherein each of the completeness scores indicates how completely a corresponding candidate response from the plurality of candidate responses answers the question; determining relevance scores for the plurality of candidate responses, wherein each of the relevance scores indicates how relevant a corresponding candidate response from the plurality of candidate responses is to the question; and providing, by the computer system, at least a portion of the plurality of candidate responses based, at least in part, on the completeness scores and the relevance scores. | 03-12-2015 |
Eduard Willem Zwart, Oss NL
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20120245175 | MK2 INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to compounds of general Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds can be used in the treatment of immune, autoimmune, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, bone resorption disorders, neurodegenerative diseases or proliferative diseases. | 09-27-2012 |
20140288109 | MK2 INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to compounds of general Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds can be used in the treatment of immune, autoimmune, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, bone resorption disorders, neurodegenerative diseases or proliferative diseases. | 09-25-2014 |
Gerrit Townsend Zwart, Durham, NH US
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20090140672 | Interrupted Particle Source - A synchrocyclotron includes magnetic structures to provide a magnetic field to a cavity, a particle source to provide a plasma column to the cavity, where the particle source has a housing to hold the plasma column, and where the housing is interrupted at an acceleration region to expose the plasma column, and a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to the cavity to accelerate particles from the plasma column at the acceleration region. | 06-04-2009 |
20140062344 | INTERRUPTED PARTICLE SOURCE - A synchrocyclotron includes magnetic structures to provide a magnetic field to a cavity, a particle source to provide a plasma column to the cavity, where the particle source has a housing to hold the plasma column, and where the housing is interrupted at an acceleration region to expose the plasma column, and a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to the cavity to accelerate particles from the plasma column at the acceleration region. | 03-06-2014 |
20140094371 | MAGNETIC SHIMS TO ALTER MAGNETIC FIELDS - An example particle accelerator includes a coil to provide a magnetic field to a cavity; a cryostat comprising a chamber for holding the coil, where the coil is arranged in the chamber to define an interior region of the coil and an exterior region of the coil; magnetic structures adjacent to the cryostat, where the magnetic structures have one or more slots at least part-way therethrough; and one or more magnetic shims in one or more corresponding slots. The one or more magnetic shims are movable to adjust a position of the coil by changing a magnetic field produced by the magnetic structures. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094637 | FOCUSING A PARTICLE BEAM USING MAGNETIC FIELD FLUTTER - An example particle accelerator may include the following: a voltage source to sweep a radio frequency (RF) voltage in a cavity to accelerate particles from a plasma column, where the cavity has a magnetic field causing particles accelerated from the plasma column to move orbitally within the cavity, and where the magnetic field has flux that bows at edges of the cavity; a regenerator to provide a magnetic field bump within the cavity to thereby change successive orbits of the particles accelerated from the plasma column so that, eventually, particles output to an extraction point, where the regenerator is located at a radius in the cavity relative to the plasma column; and ferromagnetic arrangements located in the cavity proximate to the radius, where each ferromagnetic arrangement provides a magnetic field bump, and where ferromagnetic arrangements adjacent to the regenerator are separated from the regenerator by a space. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094638 | CONTROLLING INTENSITY OF A PARTICLE BEAM - In an example, a synchrocyclotron includes a particle source to provide pulses of ionized plasma to a cavity; a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to the cavity to accelerate particles from the plasma column outwardly; and an extraction channel to receive a beam of particles from the cavity for output from the particle accelerator. The particle source is configured to control pulse widths of the ionized plasma in order to control an intensity of the beam of particles. This example synchrocyclotron may include one or more of the following features, either alone or in combination. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094639 | ADJUSTING ENERGY OF A PARTICLE BEAM - An example particle accelerator includes a coil to provide a magnetic field to a cavity; a particle source to provide a plasma column to the cavity; a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to the cavity to accelerate particles from the plasma column, where the magnetic field causes particles accelerated from the plasma column to move orbitally within the cavity; an enclosure containing an extraction channel to receive the particles accelerated from the plasma column and to output the received particles from the cavity; and a structure arranged proximate to the extraction channel to change an energy level of the received particles. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094640 | Magnetic Field Regenerator - An example particle accelerator includes the following: a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to a cavity to accelerate particles from a plasma column, where the cavity has a magnetic field causing particles accelerated from the plasma column to move orbitally within the cavity; an extraction channel to receive the particles accelerated from the plasma column and to output the received particles from the cavity; and a regenerator to provide a magnetic field bump within the cavity to thereby change successive orbits of the particles accelerated from the plasma column so that, eventually, particles output to the extraction channel. The magnetic field is at least 6 Tesla and the magnetic field bump is at most 2 Tesla. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094641 | Focusing a Particle Beam - An example particle accelerator includes the following: a resonant cavity in which particles are accelerated, where the resonant cavity has a background magnetic field having a first shape; and an extraction channel for receiving particles output from the resonant cavity. The extraction channel comprises a series of focusing regions to focus a beam of received particles. At least one of the focusing regions is a focusing element configured to alter a shape of the background magnetic field to a second shape that is substantially opposite to the first shape in the presence of a magnetic field gradient resulting from reduction of the background magnetic field from the resonant cavity to the extraction channel. | 04-03-2014 |
20140371511 | PARTICLE ACCELERATOR THAT PRODUCES CHARGED PARTICLES HAVING VARIABLE ENERGIES - An example synchrocyclotron includes the following: a voltage source to provide a radio frequency (RF) voltage to a cavity to accelerate particles from a particle source; a coil to receive a variable electrical current and to generate a magnetic field that is at least 4 Tesla to cause the particles to move orbitally within the cavity; and an extraction channel to receive the accelerated particles and to output the received particles from the cavity. The particles that are output from the cavity have an energy that is variable based at least on the variable electrical current applied to the coil. | 12-18-2014 |
20150090894 | PARTICLE BEAM SCANNING - An example particle therapy system includes: a synchrocyclotron to output a particle beam; a magnet to affect a direction of the particle beam to scan the particle beam across at least part of an irradiation target; scattering material that is configurable to change a spot size of the particle beam, where the scattering material is down-beam of the magnet relative to the synchrocyclotron; and a degrader to change an energy of the beam prior to output of the particle beam to the irradiation target, where the degrader is down-beam of the scattering material relative to the synchrocyclotron. | 04-02-2015 |
20150174429 | COLLIMATOR AND ENERGY DEGRADER - A particle therapy system includes a particle accelerator to output a particle beam; and a scanning system for the particle accelerator to scan the particle beam across at least part of an irradiation target. The scanning system is configured to scan the particle beam in two dimensions that are at an angle relative to a direction of the particle beam. A structure defines an edge. The structure is controllable to move in the two dimensions relative to the irradiation target such that at least part of the structure is between at least part of the particle beam and the irradiation target. The structure includes a material that inhibits transmission of the particle beam. | 06-25-2015 |
Glen Zwart, Redmond, WA US
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20080198761 | DECENTRALIZED NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES - A decentralized grid architecture is disclosed for a travel-related network. The system moves the functionality previously performed by a GDS down to the travel consumers' computing devices. The grid architecture may include travel consumers and travel service providers, as well as a grid manager for implementing the network. Cross-selling and value-add services are also provided to enhance the user experience and present the most attractive and economical options to the travel consumer. | 08-21-2008 |
Hans Nicolaas Zwart, Leidschendam NL
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20080222963 | Door Comprising an Identification Unit and an Electrical Lock and Door Body For Use In Such a Door - A door comprises an identification unit for the identifying of a person or object situated in the vicinity of the door The identification unit provides an unlocking signal when an identification of the person or the object satisfies a predetermined criterion. The door also comprises an electrical lock for the unlocking of the door in response to the unlocking signal. The identification unit and the electrical lock are built into the door, according to the invention, for example, in the form of an insert unit that can be arranged in a cavity of the door from an end side of the door. The door can furthermore contain a communication unit for the sending and receiving of messages and a power supply unit for energizing the identification unit, the electrical lock, and the communication unit. By placing the above-mentioned components in the door, a considerable reduction in installation time can be achieved, since the laying of wiring in the vicinity of the door can be omitted to a substantial degree. | 09-18-2008 |
Hendrik J. Zwart, San Pedro, CA US
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20090243339 | NET STRUCTURES, VEHICLES INCLUDING NET STRUCTURES, AND METHODS - A vehicle includes a roll cage and a net structure. The roll cage at least partially defines a protected area and additionally at least partially defines an access opening configured to facilitate passage of an operator through the access opening and into the protected area. A net structure is attached to the roll cage and is configured to selectively block at least a portion of the access opening. Net structures and methods are also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
Jake Zwart, Puslinch CA
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20100060604 | System for impulse input of commands, control arguments and data - An advanced technique of user interaction with compact, portable, hand-held devices, larger electronic devices and other surfaces and objects is disclosed. The particular component arrays, configuration modes and analytic methodologies disclosed are optimized and directed toward logical interpretation of device motions resulting from vector impulses as user data inputs and commands. Apparatus, system and method embodiments are described and illustrated by examples. | 03-11-2010 |
Lourens Zwart, Arnhem NL
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20110186482 | STRUCTURE AND WORKING METHOD FOR THE SORTING OF WASTE PRODUCTS - An apparatus for the separation of waste paper includes a slanted conveyor belt with a lower end and an upper end, the upper end being positioned at a height above the lower end, the conveyor belt traveling from the lower end to the upper end. A plurality of drive mechanisms drive the slanted conveyor belt. At least one load mechanism supplies the waste paper at the lower end of the conveyor belt. At least one air pressure system is positioned adjacent to the upper end of the conveyor belt. The plurality of drive mechanisms provide a minimum speed of 3 meters per second. | 08-04-2011 |
Meindert Durk Zwart, Rosmalen NL
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20080294067 | Brush, Such as for Cleaning or Sampling Body Tissue - The present invention relates to a brush ( | 11-27-2008 |
20130211288 | SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a sampling device for sampling a body cavity, in particular for sampling the vagina and/or cervix. The sampling device comprises a tube having two open ends, a sample-collecting member and a plunger. The plunger is inserted in the tube, with the distal plunger end protruding from the distal tube end, and carries the sample-collecting member at the proximal tube end. The plunger is displaceable in the proximal direction in the tube from a retracted introduction position into an extended sampling position. In the introduction position, the sampling member is situated inside the tube and protrudes from the tube in the sampling position. | 08-15-2013 |
20140180165 | SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a sampling device for sampling a body cavity, in particular for sampling the vagina and/or cervix. The sampling device comprises a tube having two open ends, a sample-collecting member and a plunger. The plunger is inserted in the tube, with the distal plunger end protruding from the distal tube end, and carries the sample-collecting member at the proximal tube end. The plunger is displaceable in the proximal direction in the tube from a retracted introduction position into an extended sampling position. In the introduction position, the sampling member is situated inside the tube and protrudes from the tube in the sampling position. | 06-26-2014 |
Phil Zwart, St. Agatha CA
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20140303948 | Systems and Methods for Multi-Zonal Analysis of Physical Objects - A multi-zonal analysis processor-implemented system is provided for analyzing physical behavior of a multi-zonal physical object. Candidate multi-zonal engineering models, solution methods, and parameters associated with the engineering models and solution methods are selected for use in analyzing different zones of the physical object. | 10-09-2014 |
Robin Zwart, Alkmaar NL
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20120216460 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING TARS FROM SYNTHESIS GAS OBTAINED DURING GASIFICATION OF BIOMASS - Method and system for gasifying biomass. Tar loaded gas from the reactor for gasifying the biomass is subjected to a saturation and absorption treatment with a first and second fluid respectively. The first fluid comprises aromatic hydrocarbons whilst the second fluid comprises linear hydrocarbons. Tars received in the aromatic fluid is entered together with such fluid in a separation column. Separation is effected based on evaporation temperature and the lighter fraction is returned to the inflow of the saturation separator. The heavier fractions are either discharged or sent back to the biomass reactor. An intermediate buffer vessel can be provided between the discharge of the saturation cleaner and the separator. | 08-30-2012 |
Robin Willem Rudolf Zwart, Le Petten NL
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20150291896 | REACTOR FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT GAS FROM A FUEL - Reactor for producing a product gas from a fuel having a housing ( | 10-15-2015 |
Robin Willem Rudolf Zwart, Alkmaar NL
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20130075244 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE TORREFACTION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIAL - A method for torrefaction of biomass using a torrefaction reactor vessel having stacked trays including: feeding the biomass to an upper inlet of the vessel; cascading the biomass down through the trays by passing the biomass through an opening in each of the trays to deposit the biomass on a lower tray; heating the biomass material with an oxygen deprived gas; extracting moisture from below each of the upper trays; as the biomass undergoes torrefaction in the lower trays retaining the gas with the biomass until the biomass falls from the stacked trays to a pile of biomass in the reactor vessel; exhausting gases containing organic compounds through a gas outlet at an elevation between the stacked trays and the pile of biomass, and discharging torrefied biomass from the torrefaction reactor vessel. | 03-28-2013 |
Stephen Rudolf Alexander Zwart, Sittard NL
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20100168473 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF UREA - Process for the preparation of urea from ammonia and carbon dioxide in a urea production process comprising, in a high-pressure synthesis section: a. a reactor, wherein ammonia and carbon dioxide react to form a urea-comprising synthesis solution; b. a stripper, wherein the urea-comprising synthesis solution is heated and stripped, optionally in counter-current with a stripping agent; c. a submerged condenser, wherein the gas leaving the top of the stripper is, at least partially, condensed to form a condensate solution and d. an ejector, in the line connecting the submerged condenser and the reactor, supporting the transport of the condensate solution from the submerged condenser to the reactor, wherein a gas stream leaving the top of the submerged condenser is controlled by one or more controlling elements. | 07-01-2010 |
Terry Zwart, Breezy Point, MN US
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20090115222 | CARGO BOX FOR UTILITY VEHICLE - A cargo box for a utility vehicle has a metal floor and composite polymer side panels. The side panels may be fastened to the floor such that relative movement may occur. Stiffening members resist rearward movement of the side panels that could result in a gap between the cargo box and tail gate. | 05-07-2009 |
Terry L. Zwart, Breezy Point, MN US
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20090279977 | ATTACHMENT MOUNTING DEVICE FOR UTILITY VEHICLE CARGO BOX - An attachment mounting device for a utility vehicle cargo box with a sidewall with a bar along a top edge and a recessed surface in the sidewall below the bar. The attachment mounting device has a head at an upper end, a hook at a lower end, and a mid-section therebetween. A handle is attached to a cam insert having a cam surface contacting the bar. The cam insert is slidable to move the cam insert around the bar to move the hook upward sufficiently to engage the recessed surface in the sidewall. | 11-12-2009 |
20090279979 | INTERLOCKING LOAD DIVIDERS FOR UTILITY VEHICLE CARGO BOX - Interlocking load dividers for a utility vehicle cargo box include a primary load divider with a plurality of notches in its top edge, and one or more secondary load dividers slidably interlocked to the primary load divider. Each secondary load divider has a downwardly facing L-hook interlocking with one of the notches such that the secondary load divider is perpendicular to the primary load divider. | 11-12-2009 |
Willem Zwart, Assendelft NL
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20080212582 | Wireless Audio Transmission System and Method - A system and method transmit a data stream from a source to a destination over a communication channel. A transmitter includes devices for processing inputs to assemble data packets for the data stream, and a multiplexer for assembling a data frame to be transmitted over the communication channel, in which each data frame has at least one fixed slot. The multiplexer sets at least one freely allocatable time slot in each data frame. Retransmission control devices connected to the multiplexer retransmit a specific data packet which is not properly received by the destination, using one of the freely allocatable slots. | 09-04-2008 |
20100150066 | Method For Communicating Data, A Transmitting Unit And A Computer Program Product - The invention relates to a method for communicating data via a shared wifeless channel. The method comprises the steps of preparing a data packet for transmission via the shared wireless channel ( | 06-17-2010 |