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Karim Abdel-Malek, Iowa City, IA US
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20100030532 | System and methods for digital human model prediction and simulation - Optimization algorithms and techniques to predict and simulate motion and various performance of a digital human model. The human body is modeled as a kinematics system represented by a series of segments connected by joints that represent musculoskeletal joints such as the wrist, elbow, shoulder, clavicle and pelvis. Optimization tools are used to determine the rotation at each degree of freedom of each joint that minimizes a performance measure. | 02-04-2010 |
Karim Abdennadher, Gieres FR
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20090112493 | Method and device for predicting electrolytic capacitor defects, converter and uninterruptible power supply equipped with such a device - A method for predicting defects of at least one capacitor comprising: | 04-30-2009 |
Karim Aissou, Corenc FR
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20090203205 | Method for producing a floating gate with an alternation of lines of first and second materials - A diblock copolymer layer comprising at least two polymers and having a lamellar structure perpendicularly to a substrate is deposited on a first gate insulator formed on the substrate. One of the polymers of the diblock copolymer layer is then eliminated to form parallel grooves in the copolymer layer. The grooves are filled by a first metallic or semi-conductor material and the rest of the copolymer layer is eliminated. A second dielectric material is deposited to form a second gate insulator. The second gate insulator of the floating gate then comprises an alternation of parallel first and second lines respectively of the first and second materials, the second material encapsulating the lines of the first material. | 08-13-2009 |
Karim Alhussiny, Houston, TX US
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20080281215 | Heart monitor electrode system - A bioelectric interface for monitoring, detection and transmission of detected ECG data is provided comprising a sensory system for detecting bio-physiological measurements utilizing spatially resolved potential profiles obtained from a localized cluster of sub-electrodes to form constituent sets of miniature sensor arrays. Using only a single macro-electrode, two or more sets of sub-electrode arrays are used to measure bipolar spatial gradients obtained from measured cardiac potentials. The sets of sub-electrodes containing the clusters are optimized to attain measurable gradients of diagnostic value. A minimax procedure allows bio-potential sensory acquisition through a bi-directional digital steering process, which essentially comprises monitoring, detection, selection, grouping, recording and transmission of ECG waveform characteristic data. | 11-13-2008 |
20100042012 | Diagnostic device for remote sensing and transmitting biophysiological signals - A diatrophic, bio-physiological interface is self-contained with onboard intensification, filtering, and signal processing and is wirelessly enabled (idio-electrode), with multiple sensory system for bio-physiological measurements, described herein utilizes spatially resolved potential profiles from a cluster of mini electrodes to form constituent sets comprising mini sensorial electrodes. The sets of sub electrodes containing the clusters are jointly optimized to attain measurable gradient of some diagnostic value. The present invention provides a distinct lead-free single electrode that is rotationally invariant with onboard Digital Signal Processor for arrhythmia detection, source encoding, and passive and active wireless transmission. Additionally, in one aspect of the present invention the lead-free idio-electrode bio-physiological adapter allows for utmost clinical operational freedom and dramatically obviates the needs for leads of any length that invariably encumber the acquisition and performance of electrocardiogram recordings of any sort. | 02-18-2010 |
Karim Al Sayed, La Defence Cedex FR
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20110132608 | Device for the Focus and Control of Dynamic Underbalance or Dynamic Overbalance in a Wellbore - A downhole tool assembly for use in a wellbore includes a tubular body carrying an explosive which is selectively detonated to create a dynamic underbalance or overbalance effect in the wellbore. The tubular body has opposite ends provided with plug assemblies including plug elements movable between a normally collapsed state and an actuable expanded state. The plug elements are adapted to be actuated to the expanded state between the tubular body and an outer extent of the wellbore before the creation of the dynamic underbalance or overbalance effect to isolate a discrete segment of the wellbore to which the dynamic underbalance or overbalance effect is confined. | 06-09-2011 |
Karim Amellal, Tecumseh CA
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20100006163 | Fuel System and Method for Assembling the Same - A fuel system is disclosed. The fuel system includes a fuel tank having a chamber defined by a wall and an electrical circuit associated with the fuel tank. The electrical circuit includes means for determining an amount of fuel disposed within the fuel tank chamber. A portion of the electrical circuit includes a sensor for detecting whether or not the fuel line is properly connected to the fuel tank. A method for assembling a fuel system is also disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
20130061940 | Fuel System and Method for Assembling the Same - A fuel system is disclosed. The fuel system includes a fuel tank having a chamber defined by a wall and an electrical circuit associated with the fuel tank. The electrical circuit includes means for determining an amount of fuel disposed within the fuel tank chamber. A portion of the electrical circuit includes a sensor for detecting whether or not the fuel line is properly connected to the fuel tank. A method for assembling a fuel system is also disclosed. | 03-14-2013 |
Karim Amighi, Brussels BE
Karim Aoulad Ali, Orleans FR
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20110299575 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CALIBRATION OF A SECOND ORDER INTERMODULATION INTERCEPT POINT OF A RADIO TRANSCEIVER - The method of calibration of a second order intermodulation intercept point (IIP2) of a radio transceiver comprises the steps of: generating a second order intermodulation (IM2) reference signal (S | 12-08-2011 |
Karim Arabi, San Diego, CA US
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20100060310 | Systems and Methods Utilizing Redundancy in Semiconductor Chip Interconnects - An integrated circuit, or combination of integrated circuits, has a primary interconnect, a redundant interconnect, and circuitry connecting the primary and redundant interconnects allowing selection of the redundant interconnect to bypass the primary interconnect. | 03-11-2010 |
20120068734 | Integrated Circuit Leakage Power Reduction using Enhanced Gated-Q Scan Techniques - Specific logic gates for q-gating are selected by determining the minimum leakage state for a circuit design and then selecting logic gates that hold the circuit design in its lowest leakage state. Depending on the input desired to implement the minimum leakage state, the gate may be selected as a NOR or OR gate. Q-gating that is implemented with gates chosen to implement the minimum leakage state may be enabled during selected operating modes. The minimum leakage state of a circuit can be determined with an automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) tool. | 03-22-2012 |
20130043897 | TESTING STACKED DIE - An integrated circuit configured for at-speed testing is described. The integrated circuit includes a first die. The first die includes a transition launch point. The integrated circuit also includes a second die. The second die includes a first observe point. The integrated circuit further includes a first through silicon via. The first through silicon via couples the first die to the second die. | 02-21-2013 |
20130241593 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT LEAKAGE POWER REDUCTION USING ENHANCED GATED-Q SCAN TECHNIQUES - Specific logic gates for Q-gating are selected by determining the minimum leakage state for a circuit design and then selecting logic gates that hold the circuit design in its lowest leakage state. Depending on the input desired to implement the minimum leakage state, the gate may be selected as a NOR or OR gate. Q-gating that is implemented with gates chosen to implement the minimum leakage state may be enabled during selected operating modes. The minimum leakage state of a circuit can be determined with an automatic test pattern generation (ATPG) tool. | 09-19-2013 |
20140181771 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED STATIC IR DROP ANALYSIS - Methods and apparatus for Enhanced Static IR Drop Analysis are provided. Enhanced Static IR Drop Analysis can be used to determine a quality and robustness of a power distribution network in a circuit. In examples, Enhanced Static IR Drop Analysis includes recording time points at which global current demand profile peaks, sampling instantaneous current from individual tile-based current demand profiles at each time point, and running Static IR Analysis for the tiles at the time points to determine tile current use by the tiles during the time points. Enhanced Static IR Drop Analysis can be used for quick assessment of peak current distribution and determining how the peak current distribution stresses the power distribution network. Enhanced Static IR Drop Analysis is useful during earlier stages of circuit design, when quickly producing circuit performance data is imperative and conventional techniques require significant resources. | 06-26-2014 |
20140223389 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DESIGN AND TEST A YIELD SENSITIVE CIRCUIT - A method includes identifying at least a portion of a design of a semiconductor device to be fabricated as a yield sensitive circuit. The method also includes, in response to identifying the yield sensitive circuit, forming a scan chain. Forming the scan chain includes inserting the yield sensitive circuit between a pair of flip flops and connecting the yield sensitive circuit to the pair of flip flops. | 08-07-2014 |
Karim Bedjeguelal, Toulouse FR
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20090042876 | Pyrroloquinoline Derivatives And Their Use As Protein Kinases Inhibitors - The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases of formula I: | 02-12-2009 |
20120245170 | PYRAZOLOPYRIDINE DERIVATIVES AS ANTICANCER AGENT - The present invention concerns compounds of following general formula (I): (Formula I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their method of preparation and their uses, notably as anticancer agent. | 09-27-2012 |
20130085144 | DERIVATIVES OF AZAINDAZOLE OR DIAZAINDAZOLE TYPE AS MEDICAMENT - The present invention relates to a compound of following formula (I): | 04-04-2013 |
20130172360 | DERIVATIVES OF AZAINDAZOLE OR DIAZAINDAZOLE TYPE AS MEDICAMENT - The present invention relates to a compound of following formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate of same, a tautomer of same, or a stereoisomer or mixture of stereoisomers of same in any proportions, such as a mixture of enantiomers, notably a racemic mixture; as well as to the use of same as a drug, notably intended for the treatment of cancer, inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease; to the use of same as a kinase inhibitor; to the pharmaceutical compositions comprising same; and to methods for the preparation of same. | 07-04-2013 |
20140031362 | TRI - AND TETRACYCLIC PYRAZOLO[3,4-B]PYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT - The present invention relates to compounds of following general formula (I): and to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of same, the tautomers of same, the stereoisomers or mixture of stereoisomers in any proportions of same, such as a mixture of enantiomers, notably a racemic mixture, as well as to methods for preparing same and uses of same, notably as an antineoplastic agent. | 01-30-2014 |
Karim Ben Chehida, Sceaux FR
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20110271127 | METHOD FOR MANAGING ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOR MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a method for the on-line management of energy consumption for multiprocessor systems, the method executing at least one application according to a chart of tasks, wherein the method includes, for each application: a first phase for the off-line characterization of the variation of the potential rate of parallelism of execution of the tasks as a function of time, this characterization being based on the worst-case task execution times; and a second phase for the on-line detection and exploitation of the inactivity intervals and of the potential time excesses. A DPM technique makes it possible to determine the duration of the inactivity interval during which a processor may remain inactive according to the potential rate of parallelism characterized in the worst case. | 11-03-2011 |
Karim Bencherif, Puteaux FR
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20090197128 | Fuel Cell System Management System and Method - A fuel cell system management method, wherein a reformer is provided for supplying hydrogen-containing reformed gas to the fuel cell unit and a compressor is provided for supplying air to the fuel cell unit. The fuel cell unit includes cells arranged in modules. Voltages are measured across terminals of each cell of each module of the cell unit, and the voltage difference between the mean cell voltage for the cell unit and a predetermined mean cell voltage is calculated. The voltage difference is compared with a predetermined threshold voltage different, and the presence or absence of carbon monoxide poisoning in the fuel cell unit is determined based on the comparison. | 08-06-2009 |
20120129066 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COOLING A THERMAL MEMBER IN AN AUTOMOBILE - A cooling device includes a main cooling circuit capable of adjusting the temperature of a thermal member, a secondary cooling circuit including a first assembly of at least two heat exchangers mounted in parallel, and a thermal coupling between the main cooling circuit and the secondary cooling circuit. The cooling device also includes a temperature sensor mounted in series on the secondary cooling circuit and downstream from the first assembly, and a control unit including an estimator to estimate, with a state monitor, the outlet temperature of each heat exchanger of the first assembly from the inlet temperature of a coolant at the inlet of each heat exchanger of the first assembly and from the values measured by the temperature sensor. | 05-24-2012 |
Karim Bendhia, Colomiers FR
Karim Ben Dhia, Colomiers FR
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20100117760 | INTERFERENCE FILTRATION DEVICE ADAPTED TO A SENSOR SENSITIVE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND RELATED FILTRATION METHOD - A method and device for filtering electromagnetic interference generated by the antenna of a transmitter on a sensor sensitive to electromagnetic waves, characterized in that it includes: | 05-13-2010 |
Karim Benihoud, Paris FR
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20090280089 | Inhibition of the liver tropism of adenoviral vectors - The invention relates to the inhibition of liver tropism of adenoviral vectors, by replacement of the endogeneous HVR5 of hexon protein of said adenoviral vector with an heterologous polypeptide. | 11-12-2009 |
20130164327 | Adenovirus vaccine vectors - The invention relates to recombinant adenovirus displaying one or more heterologous epitope(s) on their fiber protein. These recombinant adenovirus are useful as vaccines for generating an immune response against said epitope(s) in individuals having a pre-existing anti-Ad immunity. | 06-27-2013 |
20140341857 | COMBINATION OF ONCOLYTIC ADENOVIRUSES WITH HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITORS - The invention relates to the use of oncolytic adenoviruses with histone deacetylase inhibitors in combination therapy for cancer treatment. | 11-20-2014 |
Karim Boumediene, Le Marais FR
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20090175965 | USE OF UNSAPONIFIABLE COMPONENTS OF VEGETABLE OILS FOR PREPARING A COSMETIC AND RELATED TREATMENTS - The invention relates to the use of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil, in particular of avocado, soya bean and/or lupin oils, for the preparation of a medicament intended to stimulate the expression of TGF-β or the expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor PAI-1. | 07-09-2009 |
Karim Bouteraa, Jambville FR
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20080257641 | Sealed Thin-Multi-Layer Sound Absorber - The invention relates to a thin sound absorbing multi-layer assembly, which is intended, in particular, to reduce interior or exterior noise of a motor vehicle. The assembly according to the invention comprises at least three stacked layers consisting respectively of: a first layer ( | 10-23-2008 |
Karim Boutihane, Le Mans FR
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20100048164 | EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM USING NFC TECHNOLOGY - An emergency call system having an emergency call sensing apparatus for transmitting an emergency radio signal upon sensing an emergency event, and at least one mobile unit, which can be located near the emergency call sensing apparatus to receive the emergency radio signal and to establish subsequently an emergency call to a predefined destination. The respective radio interface units of the emergency call sensing apparatus and the mobile unit handling emergency radio signal communications implement NFC technology, so that the emergency call sensing apparatus is able to freely access the mobile unit without using any access control command data generated by the mobile unit. | 02-25-2010 |
Karim Chouf, Montmorency FR
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20100282723 | METHOD FOR LASER WELDING USING A NOZZLE CAPABLE OF STABILIZING THE KEYHOLE - The invention relates to a method for welding with a laser beam, using a welding nozzle comprising: a nozzle body having an axis and including at least an upper surface, a lower surface and a peripheral wall; an axial cavity extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the nozzle body so as to define an outer channel recessed from the surface of said peripheral wall; and a plurality of inner passages drilled through the nozzle body between the upper and lower surfaces. The laser welding method of the invention provides a dynamic gas jet mechanically interacting with the molten metal bath, and further enables better control of the bath hydrodynamic flows, and thus better laser-welding efficiency. | 11-11-2010 |
20110174786 | Method for CO2 Laser Welding with a Dynamic Jet Nozzle - The invention relates to a method for the laser welding of metal parts that comprises generating a CO2 laser beam, dispensing a protection gas jet made of said gas or gas mixture in the direction of the junction plane between the parts, melting and evaporating the metal of the metal parts with the laser beam in order to generate a metal vapor capillary with the simultaneous generation of a metal plasma that propagates outside the metal vapor capillary and thus forms a metal plasma plume above said junction plane. The protection gas jet is further directed towards the metal plasma plume forming above the junction plane. The gas jet is preferably directed so that the latter comes flush with the top of the metal plasma plume and impinges on the part(s) at a location where the metal of said parts has not been molten by the beam. | 07-21-2011 |
Karim Chouf, Levallois-Perret FR
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20090218326 | CUTTING METHOD USING A LASER HAVING AT LEAST ONE YTTERBIUM-BASED FIBER, IN WHICH AT LEAST THE POWER OF THE LASER SOURCE, THE DIAMETER OF THE FOCUSED BEAM AND THE BEAM QUALITY FACTOR ARE CONTROLLED - The invention relates to method for cutting a part using a laser beam, involving the use of laser beam generation means comprising at least one ytterbium-based fibre having a wavelength of between 1 and 4 μm in order to generate the laser beam. The laser beam is selected to have a power of less than 100 kW, a power density of at least 1 MW/cm2, a focused beam diameter of at least 0.1 mm and a quality factor (BPP) of less than 10 mm·mrad. | 09-03-2009 |
20120012570 | Method for Cutting C-Mn Steel with a Fiber Laser - The invention relates to a laser cutting method for cutting a C—Mn steel workpiece, characterized in that laser beam generation means comprising at least one silica fiber with an ytterbium-doped core is used to generate the laser beam. Preferably, the ytterbium-based fiber has a wavelength between | 01-19-2012 |
20120024831 | Method for Cutting Stainless Steel with a Fiber Laser - The invention relates to a laser cutting method for cutting a stainless steel workpiece using laser beam generation means comprising a silica fibre with an ytterbium-doped core to generate the laser beam. Preferably, the laser beam generated by the ytterbium-based fibre has a wavelength between 1.07 and 1.09 μm, a quality factor of the laser beam is between 0.33 and 8 mm.mrad, and the laser beam has a power of between 0.1 and 25 kW. The assistance gas for the laser beam is chosen from nitrogen, helium, argon and mixtures thereof, and, optionally, it further contains one or more additional compounds chosen from O | 02-02-2012 |
Karim Dorgham, Ivry Sur Seine FR
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20090075874 | Methods for construction and screening of libraries of chemokine variants - The present invention provides a method for the design and/or the selection of agonist or antagonist chemokine variants combining a phage display technology and a screening on living cells expressing the receptor of the corresponding native chemokine. It also provides RANTES variants having agonist properties towards said receptor, and methods for preventing and/or curing viral diseases, as well as clues for preventing and/or curing inflammatory or malignant diseases. | 03-19-2009 |
20120141538 | MODULATORS OF THE CX3CRI RECEPTOR AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - The present invention concerns modulators of the CX3CR1 receptor. More specifically, antagonists and agonists of the CX3CR1 receptor have been identified. These antagonists and agonists can be used for treating an inflammatory disorder, an autoimmune disorder, a cardiovascular disease, a neurodegenerative disease, a graft versus host disease, a behavioral disorder, a cicatrisation disorder, a viral infection, cancer or pain. They may also be used as an adjuvant in a vaccine composition. | 06-07-2012 |
Karim Elayed, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe BE
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20100186373 | Exhaust Heating for Gensets - An electric power system includes a genset with an electric power generator, an internal combustion engine driving the electric power generator, and an electric heating device. This device may be used to selectively regenerate an exhaust treatment subsystem and/or to otherwise selectively increase load on the engine. In one application, the system is carried by a vehicle propelled by another engine. In another application, the system is structured to provide back-up power to an AC power bus, and is typically stationary. | 07-29-2010 |
20120312733 | LIQUID FILTER CONSTRUCTION FOR FREEZING ENVIRONMENTS - A liquid filter construction comprising a filter housing is disclosed. The filter housing contains a filter element for filtration of liquids using a urea aqueous solution. A compressible element is positioned within the filter housing, the compressible element comprising an enclosure containing a gas-filled volume. This compressible element compresses in response to the generation of pressure from freezing of liquid within the filtration housing. The compression of the compressible element thereby avoids damage to the filter element, the filter housing, and adjacent equipment. | 12-13-2012 |
Karim El Benaye, Hosbach DE
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20100308619 | MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT - A folding seat arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a first carrying structure ( | 12-09-2010 |
Karim El Defrawy, Irvine, CA US
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20100082811 | Filtering unwanted data traffic via a per-customer blacklist - Traffic flow from a traffic source with a source IP address to a customer system with a destination IP address is filtered by comparing the source IP address to a customer blacklist. If the source IP address is on the customer blacklist, then traffic to the customer system is blocked; else, traffic to the customer system is allowed. The customer blacklist is generated from a network blacklist, comprising IP addresses of unwanted traffic sources, and a customer whitelist, comprising IP addresses of wanted traffic sources. The customer blacklist is generated by removing from the network blacklist any IP address also on the customer whitelist. The network blacklist is generated by acquiring raw blacklists from reputation systems. IP addresses on the raw blacklists are sorted by prefix groups, which are rank ordered by traffic frequency. Top prefix groups are selected for the network blacklist. | 04-01-2010 |
Karim El Filali, Munster DE
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20110188165 | RESISTOR WITH THERMAL ELEMENT - A current limiter and related methods to protect a switched-mode power supply from inrush current. The current limiter may include a resistive element electrically interconnected in series to a thermal element. The resistive element and the thermal element may be disposed about a single, unitary core. The resistive element may be in the form of a wire wound resistor wound about the core. The thermal element may be in the form of plated portion of the core. The thermal element may act as a thermal fuse to prevent overheating and unsafe failure of the resistive element in cases where excessive current passes through the resistive element. The thermal element may be configured to trip in a safe manner without sparking or creating exposed energized conductors. Thus the current limiter may be operable to limit inrush current while providing for safe failure modes. | 08-04-2011 |
Karim El Koury, West Sussex GB
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20100136376 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FUEL CELLS - A method of fuelling an intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell comprises providing a fuel rich in carbon monoxide to an anode region, after the fuel has contacted a water gas shift reaction catalyst in the region of the anode, so that the water gas shift reaction occurs due to the presence of residual water in the fuel, and/or steam produced at the anode. A fuel cell assembly comprises a gas impermeable electrolyte between an anode and a cathode, first means for the supply of oxidant to the cathode, and second means for the supply of fuel to the anode that comprises a water gas shift reaction catalyst to catalyse the water gas shift reaction between carbon monoxide in the fuel and water/steam occurring as a residual in the fuel or from the reaction at the anode. A method also applies a catalyst to a metal substrate by ink-jet printing. | 06-03-2010 |
Karim El Koury, Crawley GB
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20090226786 | FUEL CELL - The present invention is concerned with a fuel cell comprising: an electrolyte layer defining first and second faces and with said first face mounted on and in electrochemical contact with a first electrode and with said second face mounted on and in electrochemical contact with a second electrode, and an electrically conductive current collector joined to or mounted on or in said second electrode and in electrical contact with said second electrode, said electrically conductive current collector having an at least one extension extending outwards of a perimeter defined by said first and second electrodes and said electrolyte, fuel cell stack assemblies comprising same and methods of manufacture of same. | 09-10-2009 |
Karim Essani, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20110064757 | NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES AND POLYPEPTIDES FOR IMMUNE MODULATION - The invention provides gp38 polypeptides, which play a role in immunomodulation, nucleic acid molecules encoding these polypeptides, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods employing these polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that modulate the biological activities of gp38 nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides, and therapeutic methods employing these compounds. | 03-17-2011 |
Karim Essemiani, Moon Township, PA US
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20090218300 | Gravitational Separation Device for Water Treatment - A gravitational separation device for purifying water includes a basin for receiving and holding the water. The basin includes an internal wall. At least one supply channel is provided to the periphery of the basin for providing water to the basin. A plurality of openings is provided in a bottom or floor portion of the supply channel. Disposed under the openings is a plurality of deflector plates. A skirt spaced from the internal wall of the basin is inclined towards the interior of the basin at an angle of approximately 5° to 80°. A discharge channel is provided for discharging liquid from the basin, and there is also provided a device for discharging suspended particles. | 09-03-2009 |
Karim Essemiani, Boulogne Billancourt FR
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20090301948 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - A method and apparatus for treating wastewater. The apparatus comprises a reactor having a flow channel generally centrally located in a reactor and immersed in the water or wastewater in the reactor. An agitator is disposed within the flow channel and induces water or wastewater to enter the open upper end thereof and to move downwardly through the flow channel where the water or wastewater is discharged via a flow divider. A reagent is injected into the water or wastewater and the agitator within the flow channel serves to mix the reagent with the water or wastewater passing therethrough and in the process causes at least a slightly turbulent and downward axial flow through the flow channel. | 12-10-2009 |
Karim Essemiani, Houston, TX US
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20110240568 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEWAGE GRIT REMOVAL - Apparatus for separating grit from liquid sewage while retaining organic solids in suspension. The apparatus includes a grit settling chamber, a grit storage chamber positioned below the settling chamber, and a rotating vertical shaft positioned centrally in the settling chamber. A propeller is rotatably mounted around the shaft. A conical partition extends transversely through an intermediate section of the settling chamber. Liquid sewage engages the lower part of settling chamber beneath the conical partition, and liquid separated from grit escapes from the upper part of settling-chamber above conical partition. The partition has a peripheral edge integrally mounted in fluid tight fashion to the peripheral wall of the settling chamber, and defines a central annular opening between the shaft and the partition to provide for upward flow of liquid from the lower subchamber to the upper subchamber. The propeller enables sustained rotational liquid sewage first fluid flow within the lower subchamber, inducing upward liquid second fluid flow from the lower subchamber through the partition annular opening and into the upper subchamber, and enables sustained rotational liquid third fluid flow within the upper subchamber for tangential or radial escape therefrom, wherein a fluid flow speed gradient is established between the third fluid flow and the first fluid flow. | 10-06-2011 |
Karim Faid, Nepean CA
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20080268550 | MOLECULARLY-IMPRINTED CHEMICAL DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A novel method of molecular imprinting is described. Using a modified soft lithography technique, a molecularly-imprinted chemical detection device comprising at least one molecularly-imprinted polymer capable of detecting at least one chemical target is produced. The device can be used in the field for in situ detection and quantification of chemical targets using standard surface analytical techniques. | 10-30-2008 |
Karim Fargeau, Charenton Le Pont FR
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20100109493 | AUDIO/VIDEO ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE, IN PARTICULAR A CAR RADIO, HAVING A REMOVABLE FRONT PLATE - The appliance comprises a casing, a removable front plate, an electrical connector, and mechanical means for assembling the front plate on the casing and for fastening it thereto. The mechanical means comprise, at a first end, means that form a separable hinge comprising at least one pair of respective magnetic elements such as permanent magnets disposed in the region of the connector and facing one another on the casing and the front plate, and the opposite end, means for locking the front plate to the casing. Mechanical coupling of the front plate on the casing at the location of the separable magnetic hinge results solely from the mutual attraction of the facing magnetic elements. | 05-06-2010 |
Karim Filali, Mountain View, CA US
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20120047151 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTENTS BASED ON PAST QUERIES - An example of a method includes identifying a formulated query and at least one past query associated with an input query. The method also includes determining a first similarity score between the input query and the formulated query. Further, the method includes updating the first similarity score based on a second similarity score between the input query and the at least one past query, and based on a third similarity score between the formulated query and the at least one past query. Moreover, the method includes extracting one or more contents based on the formulated query if updated first similarity score is greater than a first threshold. The method also includes providing the one or more contents. | 02-23-2012 |
Karim Fizazi, Saint Mande FR
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20120036587 | PROSTATE CANCER CELL LINES AND THEIR USE IN SCREENING METHOD - The present invention relates to a prostate cancer cell line CNCM deposit number I-4126, the use thereof for preparing resistant prostate cancer cell lines, the resistant prostate cancer cell lines, and the use of these prostate cancer cell lines for screening compounds of interest. | 02-09-2012 |
Karim Ghani, Quebec CA
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20090098648 | HIGH-TITER RETROVIRAL PACKAGING CELLS - The present invention relates to non-replicative recombinant retrovirus packaging cells able to grow in suspension in a serum-free medium. In particular, the present invention relates to a human embryonic 293SF-based cell line stably expressing gag and pol gene products from the murine Moloney leukemia virus (MLV) and either the feline RD114 env gene, the gibbon ape leukemia virus (GLV) env gene, or the amphotropic 4070Aenv gene. This particular combination allows the production of high titer of non-replicative retrovirus pseudotyped and prevents the recombination of plasmids. The recombinant retroviruses produced from these cells are safer and easier to produce for clinical use in gene therapy. | 04-16-2009 |
Karim Gillani, Waterloo CA
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20120034867 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PROVIDING CONTEXT-BASED MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE POWER CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT AND RELATED METHODS - A communication system may include a plurality of near-field communication (NFC) sensors each associated with a respective location, and a mobile wireless communications device(s) switchable among a plurality of different power consumption modes. The mobile wireless communications device(s) may include a portable housing, an NFC circuit carried by the housing and configured to establish NFC communications with at least one of the NFC sensors when in proximity therewith, and a plurality of different wireless communications circuits carried by the housing. The mobile wireless communications device(s) may further include a controller carried by the housing and coupled to the NFC circuit and the different wireless communications circuits which may be configured to switch to a given power consumption mode based upon the at least one NFC sensor. In particular, some of the different power consumption modes may be associated with selectively powering respective ones of the wireless communications circuits. | 02-09-2012 |
20120071087 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING WIRELESS-BASED AVAILABILITY DETECTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A wireless communications system includes a wireless communications network and a plurality of wireless communications devices. The wireless communications devices are each configured to communicate via the wireless communications network. At least one of the plurality of wireless communications devices has a portable housing, a wireless transceiver carried by the portable housing, and a wireless-based, availability detector carried by the portable housing. A processor is carried by the portable housing and is configured to determine a first availability status based upon the NFC device at a first time. The processor is further configured to activate the wireless-based, availability detector based upon the NFC device to thereby determine a second availability status based upon the wireless-based, availability detector at a second time after the first time. The processor is additionally configured to communicate the first and second availability status to the wireless communications network via the wireless transceiver. | 03-22-2012 |
Karim Giordimaina, Ginsheim-Gustavsburg DE
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20100314896 | CONSOLE FOR A VEHICLE - A console is provided for a vehicle, in particular a central console, with a container and at least one storage space that is arranged inside the container, as well as with at least one cover incorporated in the container to close the at least one storage space. In such a console, the container incorporates a first cover and a second cover. The first cover is mounted in the container so that it can pivot around an axis on its side facing away from the second cover and the first cover exhibits a storage space on its side facing the storage space of the container in relation to its closed position. The console ensures that the vehicle passengers in rows of seats arranged one right behind the other in the vehicle are provided with good access to the storage space of the console, without in the process excessively restricting the space conditions in the rear row of seats. | 12-16-2010 |
Karim Grase, Hamburg DE
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20120020801 | STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT - The present invention provides a structural element, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising a core, the material density of which varies, at least in portions, in order to optimise the natural vibration behaviour of the structural element. The present invention further provides a method for producing a structural element, in particular for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising the following steps: providing a structural element which has a core; determining the natural vibration behaviour of the structural element; and varying the material density of the core of the structural element, at least in portions, in such a way that the natural vibration behaviour of the structural element is optimised. The present invention provides still further an aircraft or spacecraft and a rotor blade, in particular for a wind turbine, comprising such a structural element. | 01-26-2012 |
20130234373 | METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING A FIBER COMPOUND SANDWICH COMPONENT - The invention relates to methods and to a manufacturing device for manufacturing a sandwich component. A semifinished product arrangement is soaked with a flowable matrix material, for example a resin, in particular by an infusion method. By using the method of the invention, inherent tensile stresses introduced by the respective method and remaining in the sandwich component to be manufactured are reduced, and moreover the risk of crack formation in the course of the process, afterwards and during operation of the sandwich component is minimized. | 09-12-2013 |
20140054419 | PRESSURIZED AIRPLANE FUSELAGE, COMPRISING A PRESSURE BULKHEAD - A pressurized aircraft fuselage includes a pressure bulkhead installed on a fuselage structure, which forms a barrier between an internal pressurized cabin area and an outside area, wherein the edge of the pressure bulkhead is circumferentially attached to the fuselage structure by fastening means, wherein the fastening means include a pair of ring-shaped attachment frames made of an open or hollow profile, which are disposed at each side of the pressure bulkhead respectively, in order to form a clamping connection for the pressure bulkhead towards the fuselage structure. | 02-27-2014 |
20150080499 | Method and system for producing a panel member for an airframe - A method of producing a composite panel member, especially a composite panel member having a foam core sandwich structure for an airframe of an aircraft or spacecraft, including: providing at least one fiber reinforcement layer in a panel molding tool; moving or transferring the molding tool to an infusion station that is pre-heated to an infusion temperature and infusing the fiber reinforcement layer in the molding tool with a polymer resin; moving or transferring the molding tool to a curing station that is pre-heated to a curing temperature and curing the at least one resin-infused fiber reinforcement layer in the molding tool to form a composite panel member; and moving or transferring the molding tool to a cooling station that is provided at a cooling temperature and cooling the composite panel member in the molding tool. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083862 | PRESSURIZED FUSELAGE OF AN AIRCRAFT, WITH A FUSELAGE STRUCTURE AND A PRESSURE BULKHEAD SPECIALLY MOUNTED THEREIN - A pressurized fuselage of an aircraft includes a fuselage structure and a pressure bulkhead mounted therein for forming a fuselage-internal pressure region. The pressure bulkhead is attached on the edge region, by way of mounting means, to the inside of the fuselage structure. The mounting means comprise at least one pivoting socket arrangement, arranged on the edge side of the pressure bulkhead, which edge side faces away from the pressure region, and interacts with the fuselage structure, as well as a supporting frame element, arranged on the opposite edge side and supporting itself on the fuselage structure. | 03-26-2015 |
Karim Guenounou, Saint Maur FR
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20080196387 | Method and Device for Managing the Operation of a Nitrogen Oxide Trap, and Diagnosing its Ageing Condition - The invention concerns a method which consists in arranging a oxygen probe ( | 08-21-2008 |
20090158708 | ENGINE COMPRISING A CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH FAILSAFE OPERATION - The invention proposes an engine ( | 06-25-2009 |
Karim Hamzaoui, Kanagawa JP
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20090172533 | Method to Enable Semi-Automatic Regeneration of Manuals by Saving Manual Creation Operations as Scripts - A method, system and computer program product for creating, editing, and generating operating manuals utilizing scripts. Operations performed by an author during manual creation are saved as scripts. The operations are replayed when regenerating or modifying the manual. When replaying the script of the operating manual, the script may be stopped at convenient points to add additional operations and/or modifications. These additional operations and/or modifications are also recorded as scripts to enable generation of the edited/modified manual. | 07-02-2009 |
20120296605 | METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING INTERPOLATION ON SENSOR DATA FOR HIGH SYSTEM AVAILABILITY - Provided is a method applied to a system including a plurality of sensors, a proxy, and a server. The method includes: measuring objects by the plurality of sensors to obtain first measurement values; computing a correlation among the first measurement values by the server based on the first measurement values; computing an actual measurement value of a second measurement value by the proxy based on the first measurement values and a given function; verifying the plurality of sensors by setting one or more sensors as verification target sensors in turn by the server at predetermined timing; computing a predicted value of the second measurement value by the server based on the correlation and the first measurement values obtained from the other sensors; and outputting the predicted value of the second measurement value instead of the actual measurement value thereof at least during the verification of the verification target sensors. | 11-22-2012 |
20130274899 | METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, AND COMPUTER FOR DETERMINING SYSTEM SITUATION - A method applied to a computer that determines a situation of a system includes the steps of: receiving measurement data from each of a plurality of measurement targets in the system; computing a plurality of sets of anomaly values based on the measurement data and a predetermined computation algorithm according to a plurality of classifications corresponding to a plurality of properties of each measurement target; and determining the situation of the system based on the sets of anomaly values and a predetermined determination algorithm. | 10-17-2013 |
Karim Harhouri, Marseille FR
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20110286963 | HUMAN SOLUBLE CD146, PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating angiogenesis in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro. More particularly, the invention relates to a soluble CD 146 protein usable in the context of human therapy, as well as to corresponding antibodies. Particular forms of CD 146, herein described, may be used to mobilize, in vivo or ex vivo, both mature and immature endothelial cells, as well as to increase their influence on angiogenesis. The invention also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, particularly pharmaceutical or diagnostic compositions, including kits and the like, as well as methods of therapy or diagnosis using said compounds, compositions and cells. | 11-24-2011 |
Karim Ioualalen, Saint Orens De Gameville FR
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20100086595 | NON-IONIZABLE HYDROPHOBIC GALENICAL SYSTEM - The present invention concerns a novel hydrophobic galenic system allowing improved masking of the taste of the active ingredients it contains, the stability of said active ingredients and, when applicable, sustained release thereof. The galenic system of the invention consists of lipid particles with no surfactants or emulsifiers, comprising a lipid hydrophobic matrix that is non-ionizable at physiological pH in which the active ingredient(s) are dispersed. This system is suitable for the preparation of pharmaceutical or veterinary compositions, in particular for administration via oral route or via injection. | 04-08-2010 |
20150044297 | NOVEL GALENICAL SYSTEM FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORT, METHOD FOR PREPARATION AND USE - The invention relates to a novel galenical system for taste masking, protecting an active substance, in particular in an acid medium, modulating releasing properties, masking mucous irritability and toxicity of certain active substances, for preparing aqueous forms which have a masked taste, are stable and pH independent. Said invention also relates, in particular to a galenical system which is embodied in the form of lipidic solid particles and strictly hydrophobic and devoid of water, surface active agents, emulsifiers, solvent traces and which is characterized in that it comprises at least one type of hydrophobic wax and at least one type of fatty non-neutralised acid. | 02-12-2015 |
Karim Jouini, Toulouse FR
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20100145966 | ABSTRACTING REQUEST FROM A DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT TO OBJECT MODEL - Techniques and a graphical user interface for abstracting a request from a development environment to an object model of an object store are disclosed herein. A request for data is made by the development environment, and the request is abstracted to make in compatible with the object model (e.g., by negating properties related to bitness, versioning, etc.). The request is transmitted to a broker process that retrieves a method and/or data commands corresponding to the request. The broker process may also decode one or more method parameters of the request. If one or more method parameters are not compatible with the object model, an adapter may be loaded into the object model to make the object model compatible with the request. The broker process may also transmit the method, data commands, and/or request to the object model wherein the request is fulfilled by the object model. | 06-10-2010 |
Karim Khalfan, San Jose, CA US
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20100058277 | Method and system for organizing data generated by electronic design automation tools - A method and system for organizing a plurality of files generated by an Electronic Design and Automation (EDA) tool into composite objects is disclosed. The system provides a plurality of rules, which may be configured for various EDA tools. These rules may be configured for any EDA tool by specifying various parameters such as filename patterns, file formats, directory name patterns, and the like. Using these rules which are configured for an EDA tool, the files that form a part of the design objects are identified and packaged in the form of composite objects. | 03-04-2010 |
Karim Khial, Seymour, CT US
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20110098967 | Method and System for Detecting Forces on Aircraft - A method for sensing a force applied to an aircraft includes receiving a derivative of the acceleration of a motion of a portion of the aircraft, determining whether the derivative of the acceleration of the motion of the portion of the aircraft exceeds a threshold, and outputting an indication that a force has been applied to the portion of the aircraft responsive to determining that the derivative of the acceleration of motion of the portion of the aircraft exceeds the threshold. | 04-28-2011 |
20120253652 | Method and System for Detecting Forces on Aircraft - A system for sensing a force applied to an aircraft includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a processor operative to define a first velocity vector as a function of a first velocity due to a rotation motion of the aircraft, define a second velocity vector as a function of a second velocity due to the rotation motion of the aircraft, define an instant axis of rotation of the aircraft as a function of the first velocity vector and the second velocity vector, determine whether a force has been exerted on a first portion of the aircraft, and output an indication that a force has been exerted on the first portion of the aircraft responsive to determining that the force has been exerted on the first portion of the aircraft. | 10-04-2012 |
Karim Khial, Shelton, CT US
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20090248371 | FAST CONTROL LAW OPTIMIZATION - A method to optimize control laws includes: computing at least one matrice from an extended linear model and optimizing a control law using linear models computed with the at least one matrice | 10-01-2009 |
Karim Lagobi, Burbank, CA US
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20090121107 | Container Holder - The invention provides a device having a clamp-like structure with jaws designed to bite onto a support, and at least one of the handles shaped like a ring in order to serve as a receptacle for holding a cup-like container. A user may easily attach the device to a solid support in order to hold a liquid container. The holder may be used in work areas such as desks, tables and the like in order to prevent beverage spillage. The invention provides multiple designs that enable a device to adapt to supports with various thicknesses. | 05-14-2009 |
20100163702 | CONTAINER HOLDER - The invention provides a device having a plier clamp-like structure with jaws designed to bite onto a support, and at least one of the handles shaped like a ring in order to serve as a receptacle for holding a cup-like container. A user may easily attach the device to a solid support in order to hold a liquid container. The holder may be used in work areas such as desks, tables and the like in order to prevent beverage spillage. The invention provides multiple designs that enable a device to adapt to supports with various thicknesses. | 07-01-2010 |
20130205483 | TRAP AND DRAIN ASSEMBLY FOR DRAINING WASTE LIQUIDS WHILE BLOCKING ODORS - The invention provides a flush free drain trap system. The trap of the invention may be used in any trap system intended to block a back flow of odors from the waste line. A sealant liquid floats on top of the waste liquid in the trap to block odors. The trap uses one passageway to pass liquids to the sewer line, similarly to a conventional drain system, for preventing overflow and allowing cleaning. A second passageway allows the trap to dispose of small amounts of the waste liquid though an opening and a valve operated by the buoyancy caused by the accumulation of waste liquid in the trap. In normal use, waste liquid is passed to the sewer line without loss of sealant liquid. Furthermore, the performance of the trap is not affected by the evaporation of the waste liquid when the trap is unused. | 08-15-2013 |
Karim Lalji, West Vancouver CA
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20080293726 | Combinations of Eszopiclone and Trans 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-N-Methyl-1-Napthalenamine or Trans 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-Napthalenamine, and Methods of Treatment of Menopause and Mood, Anxiety, and Cognitive Disorders - One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-napthalenamine or trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders. | 11-27-2008 |
20090111817 | Combinations of Eszopiclone and an Antidepressant - One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is an antidepressant. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders. | 04-30-2009 |
20090111818 | Combinations of Eszopiclone and O-Desmethylvenlafaxine, and Methods of Treatment of Menopause and Mood, Anxiety, and Cognitive Disorders - One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is O-desmethylvenlafaxine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders. | 04-30-2009 |
20130065904 | Combinations of Eszopiclone and Trans 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-N-Methyl-1-Napthalenamine or Trans 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-Napthalenamine, and Methods of Treatment of Menopause and Mood, Anxiety, and Cognitive Disorders - One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-napthalenamine or trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders. | 03-14-2013 |
20140315910 | Combinations of Eszopiclone and Trans 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-N-Methyl-1-Napthalenamine or Trans 4-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1-Napthalenamine, and Methods of Treatment of Menopause and Mood, Anxiety, and Cognitive Disorders - One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-napthalenamine or trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders. | 10-23-2014 |
Karim Maghni, Laval CA
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20090264388 | Compounds and Methods of Treating Disorders Associated With Activation of Metachromatic Cells - The present invention relates to neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists in combination with an inhibitor of metachromatic cell activation, such as an anti-inflammatory agent, an immunosuppressor, or a kinase inhibitor, and use of such combinations in the treatment of disorders associated with activation of metachromatic cells. Disorders associated with the activation of metachromatic cells include allergic/non-allergic rhinitis, allergic/non-allergic asthma, allergic/non-allergic urticaria, immuno-inflammatory disorders, metachromatic cell-related autoimmune disorders, transplant rejection, and other metachromatic cell-related disorders. | 10-22-2009 |
Karim Manassa, Montreal CA
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20120059315 | NEEDLELESS INJECTOR ACCESSORIES - A disposable nozzle for use on the discharge end of the barrel of a needleless injector is threaded onto the front end of a holder mounted in the barrel. A resilient detent extending outwardly at an acute angle from the inner wall of a recess in the rear end of the nozzle repeatedly enters and exits notches in a sleeve on the holder when the nozzle is mounted on the holder providing an audible signal that the nozzle has not been used. Reverse rotation of the nozzle during removal from the holder results in breaking of the detent. Thus, mounting of a used nozzle on the holder would not be accompanied by a signal that the nozzle is unused. | 03-08-2012 |
Karim Meersman, Kortemark BE
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20090059587 | LED assembly - The present invention relates to a light emitting device assembly. Such a LED assembly comprises a plurality of lamp-type light emitting devices, each of said lamp-type light emitting devices having a light output side and side walls. The plurality of lamp-type light emitting devices are directly or indirectly connected to each other via said side walls. The latter allows to obtain a compact LED assembly with high brightness. | 03-05-2009 |
20090073080 | Seam hider for tiled displays - A tiled display ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090266958 | CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE - A clamping system ( | 10-29-2009 |
20100182769 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SHADING IN A DISPLAY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a shading device for use with a display system. The shading device comprising fixing means ( | 07-22-2010 |
Karim Mhalla, Plan-Les-Ouates US
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20100004246 | NOVEL TRIAZINEDIONE DERIVATIVES AS GABAB RECEPTOR MODULATORS | 01-07-2010 |
Karim Mohraz, Wiesloch DE
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20100287135 | CAPTURING OLAP ANALYSIS THREAD AS REFRESHABLE BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DATA - Described herein are methods and systems for capturing OLAP analysis thread and transferring the data into a data visualization tool. According to one aspect, OLAP analysis step queries and the corresponding results are recorded and transferred to a data visualization tool. In another aspect, the data in the data visualization tool may be refreshed without affecting the data format. | 11-11-2010 |
Karim Nafisi-Movaghar, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20100047824 | CITRUS FRUIT PEELING PROCESS - An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed. | 02-25-2010 |
20110203351 | Citrus Fruit Peeling Process - An efficient process for enzymatically peeling citrus fruit applies a vacuum to perforated fruit and, while maintaining that vacuum, introduces an enzyme solution to the perforated fruit. The fruit is infused with the enzyme by releasing the vacuum pressure. After incubating the enzyme, the albedo of the fruit is weakened and the citrus peel can be readily removed. The peeled fruit may be divided into sections and the encompassing membrane removed. | 08-25-2011 |
20110217435 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PESERVATION PROCESS - An HPP method for preserving a food item such as a fruit or vegetable may include the steps of: (a) placing a prepared fruit and/or vegetable in a container having a capacity less than about two gallons; (b) filling the container with a pH modifying solution or sauce to establish a pH in the container in the range of about 2 to about 6, and preferably about 4; (c) dearation; (d) sealing the container; and (e) applying pressure to the container in the range of about 2,000 to about 120,000 psi, preferably about 90,000 psi, for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 20 minutes, preferably about 5 minutes at a temperature in the range not lower than freezing and not greater than about 230° F. | 09-08-2011 |
20120064201 | GALVANIC PACKAGE FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PRESERVATION METHOD - A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product. | 03-15-2012 |
20120276258 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PESERVATION PROCESS - An HPP method for preserving fruits may include the steps of: (a) placing a prepared fruit in a container having a capacity less than about two gallons; (b) filling the container with a pH modifying solution to establish a pH in the container in the range of about 2 to about 6, and preferably about 4; (c) deaeration; (d) adding a modifying medium such as a sweetener; (e) vacuum infusion of the solution into the prepared fruit; (f) sealing the container; and (g) applying pressure to the container in the range of about 2,000 to about 120,000 psi, preferably about 90,000 psi, for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 20 minutes, preferably about 5 minutes at a temperature in the range not lower than freezing and not greater than about 230° F. | 11-01-2012 |
20130052314 | Methods for Sterilizing, Stabilizing and Packaging Harvested Produce - Disclosed are methods for processing harvested produce such as fruits and vegetables, where the sterilization, stabilization and packaging is done in such a manner that it allows for longer retention of freshness, texture, flavor and overall quality than is possible with conventional retort processes and packaging. One specific embodiment discusses sterilizing and packaging harvested produce into a bulk storage container, comprising the steps of cleaning, dicing and blanching said produce, thereby creating pre-processed produce; adding water, at least one acid or salt, and at least one carbohydrate, to said pre-processed produce to form a mixture of pre-processed produce and a liquid packing medium; processing said mixture in an ohmic processing vessel to form a sterilized mixture suitable for aseptic packaging in said container, without first packaging said mixture. | 02-28-2013 |
20130078339 | High Pressure Processing of Pathogenostat-Treated Food Articles - The disclosure relates to method of treating foodstuffs such as whole or cut vegetables or fruits or cuts of meat in a manner that reduces the load of human or other animal pathogens in the foodstuff, preferably without substantially altering its appearance, one or more of its organoleptic properties, or some combination of these. The method includes contacting the foodstuff with a pathogenostatic fluid such as an acidic solution, preferably at a reduced pressure, and thereafter subjecting the foodstuff to an HPP process. Foodstuffs treated in this manner can be packaged in the presence of the pathogenostatic fluid, in the presence of a sauce, or in the presence of substantially no liquid. Packaged foodstuffs treated as described herein exhibit beneficial properties, such as retention of taste, appearance, and texture and extended shelf life, relative to non-treated foodstuffs. | 03-28-2013 |
20130184359 | Processes for Extracting Colors from Hibiscus Plants - Processes are provided for extracting color comprising anthocyanin and antioxidants from hibiscus flowers. Dried or wet flowers or flower particles are soaked in water to release color from the flowers. The released anthocyanin and antioxidants are suspended in water and separated from the solid components using centrifugation, filtration, water flotation, pressing, or any combination of separation techniques. The hibiscus color may be concentrated into a color concentrate and stabilized with a stabilizing agent, such as, for example, a sugar alcohol having a 2 to 12 carbon backbone, at a pH value in the range of about 2 to about 6. Residual hibiscus color in the solid hibiscus components may be collected by mixing the components with water and then separating the residual hibiscus color using any one or more separation techniques. The residual hibiscus color may also be concentrated and stabilized with the hibiscus color or the color concentrate. | 07-18-2013 |
20130230633 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRESERVATION PROCESS - An HPP method for preserving a food item such as a fruit or vegetable may include the steps of: (a) placing a prepared fruit and/or vegetable in a container having a capacity less than about two gallons; (b) filling the container with a pH modifying solution or sauce to establish a pH in the container in the range of about 2 to about 6, and preferably about 4; (c) dearation; (d) sealing the container; and (e) applying pressure to the container in the range of about 2,000 to about 120,000 psi, preferably about 90,000 psi, for a time period in the range of about 1 to about 20 minutes, preferably about 5 minutes at a temperature in the range not lower than freezing and not greater than about 230° F. | 09-05-2013 |
20130236611 | GALVANIC PACKAGE FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PRESERVATION METHOD - A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product. | 09-12-2013 |
20140248406 | Fruit Product Containing Sugar Alcohol - A processed fruit product, for example a citrus fruit product, including a packing liquid, containing little or no sugar, and optionally containing one or more artificial sweeteners, further comprising an amount of a sugar alcohol effective to maintain integrity and/or texture of the fruit. | 09-04-2014 |
Karim Nassiri-Toussi, Belmont, CA US
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20080240031 | EXTENSIONS TO ADAPTIVE BEAM-STEERING METHOD - A radio frequency (RF) transmitter is coupled to and controlled by a processor to transmit data. A physical layer circuit is coupled to the RF transmitter to encode and decode between a digital signal and a modulated analog signal. The physical layer circuit comprises a high rate physical layer circuit (HRP) and a low rate physical layer circuit (LRP). In a first embodiment, the LRP circuit generates a LRP packet comprising an LRP transmit power control feedback. In a second embodiment, the LRP and HRP circuit generate a packet comprising a beam-forming phase and magnitude feedback information. In a third embodiment, the LRP and HRP circuit supports up to 64 independent transmit antenna elements. | 10-02-2008 |
20090323563 | HD physical layer of a wireless communication device - A radio frequency (RF) transmitter is coupled to and controlled by a processor to transmit data. A physical layer circuit is coupled to the RF transmitter to encode and decode between a digital signal and a modulated analog signal. The physical layer circuit comprises a high rate physical layer circuit (HRP) and a low rate physical layer circuit (LRP). The low rate channels generated by the low rate physical layer circuit (LRP) share a same frequency band as a corresponding high rate channel generated by the high rate physical layer circuit (HRP). | 12-31-2009 |
20100178884 | ADAPTIVE BEAM-STEERING METHODS TO MAXIMIZE WIRELESS LINK BUDGET AND REDUCE DELAY-SPREAD USING MULTIPLE TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE ANTENNAS - A method and apparatus for adaptive beam-steering are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises performing adaptive beam steering using multiple transmit and receive antennas, including iteratively performing a pair of training sequences, wherein the pair of training sequences includes estimating a transmitter antenna-array weight vector and a receiver antenna-array weight vector. | 07-15-2010 |
Karim Nayernia, Gottingen DE
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20100034779 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING PLURIPOTENT CELLS FROM ADULT TESTIS - The present application describes a method of producing embryonic stem cell (ESC)-like cells derived from adult mammalian testis. Furthermore, the application describes to a method of producing embryoid bodies from ESC-like cells as well as a method of producing a tissue and/or a differentiated cell from the ESC-like cell or the embryoid body. In addition, an ESC-like cell, an embryoid body and/or differentiated cell and/or tissue obtainable by said methods and pharmaceutical preparations containing the same are provided. Finally, the application describes to the use of these products for medical treatments and the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for medical treatments. | 02-11-2010 |
Karim Odira, Issy-Les-Moulineaux Cedex FR
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20090006727 | SYSTEM PROGRAMMING PROCESS FOR AT LEAST ONE NON-VOLATILE MEANS OF STORAGE OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE, CORRESPONDING PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT AND PACKET TO BE DOWNLOADED - It is proposed an in-system programming process, by programming equipment of at least one non-volatile storage memory of a communication device. The process includes the following steps: transmission, by the programming equipment to the communication device, of at least one extension file; transmission, by at least one of the extension files, called an enlightening extension file, of at least one first item of configuration information for the communication device; selection, by the programming equipment depending on the first item(s) of configuration information for the communication device of at least one data file associated to an internal application of the communication device; and transmission, by the programming equipment to the storage memory, of the selected data file(s). | 01-01-2009 |
Karim Oumnia, Nancy FR
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20100024255 | Item of Footwear with Ventilated Sole - This invention relates to an item of footwear comprising a bottom structure located between the foot and the ground, formed by several superimposed soles and one top ( | 02-04-2010 |
Karim Oweiss, Okemos, MI US
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20110307079 | MULTISCALE INTRA-CORTICAL NEURAL INTERFACE SYSTEM - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to collect neuro data from an organ, such as a brain. Spikes may be detected using raw neuro data collected from the organ. The spikes may be sorted. Underlying neuronal firing rates may be estimated using the sorted spikes. The neuronal firing rates may be transmitted outside the organ for real time decoding. | 12-15-2011 |
Karim Pirani, San Diego, CA US
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20120036002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPUTER AUTOMATED CREATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF A COUPON - A process, system and computer implemented method for making and deploying a coupon through a network to a client achieved by first entering coupon data into a plurality of fields by an advertiser; transmitting the coupon data through the network to a web server device where it is then transmitted to a application server device, the application server device transforms the data into the coupon which is stored in a database, where it is stored until retrieved. The application server device retrieves the coupon when parameters defined by the web server device, application server device, or advertiser computer are met. The coupon is then deployed to the web server device where it is then deployed through the network to the client. | 02-09-2012 |
20120059705 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED CREATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF A TARGETED ADVERTISEMENT - A process, system and computer implemented method for making and deploying a coupon through a network to a client achieved by first entering coupon data into a plurality of fields by an advertiser; transmitting the coupon data through the network to a web server device where it is then transmitted to a application server device, the application server device transforms the data into the coupon which is stored in a database, where it is stored until retrieved. The application server device retrieves the coupon when parameters defined by the web server device, application server device, or advertiser computer are met. The coupon is then deployed to the web server device where it is then deployed through the network to the customer/requestor within a geographical region defined by the advertiser. | 03-08-2012 |
20130091581 | Methods and Systems for Establishing and Maintaining Verified Anonymity in Online Environments - In online communities and e-commerce sites that desire identity verification of individuals, a verified user is restricted to a single user identity, typically the user's real name. The use of one's real name in the context of online transactions and communication, however, is often not ideal, and in some instances, may present a safety risk for the individual. Further, specific transactions may require privacy. This invention provides methods and systems that allow an online user to establish and maintain verified anonymity. To accomplish this, a user's real identity is first verified, after which s/he establishes one or more pseudonyms each associated with the user's account, which the user may select to for use in the online environment, for example, an online social network. | 04-11-2013 |
20130117133 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPID AD CREATION, INCLUDING BATCH-ADS, USING A COMPATIBLE MOBILE DEVICE, FOR AN ONLINE MARKETPLACE - This invention details systems and methods for users in an online marketplace to easily enter one or more items using a smartphone or other compatible mobile device, then uploading the newly entered item(s) in a batch upload process directly onto the online marketplace. One aspect of the invention describes the process of using a mobile device to photograph or add images and easily capture the primary information needed for an ad listing. The process of capturing the detailed information utilizes a mobile device's voice recognition technology as an alternative to the device's keypad to streamline the data entry process. A second aspect of the invention details the system's process of batch uploading the final items directly into the online marketplace. The final aspect of the invention describes the process whereby a user may later login to the web-based system to edit or add optional details to the ad listing if desired. | 05-09-2013 |
Karim Seada, Mountain View, CA US
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20100271177 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER INTERACTION VIA TRANSPONDERS - An approach is provided for user interaction via transponders (e.g., near field communication (NFC) tag, radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, or contactless card) disposed on a dynamically reconfigurable display. Each transponder corresponds to an area of the display that is associated with one or more actions. The actions are dynamically updated based at least in part on the content presented on the respective area of the display. A user equipment containing a transponder reader detects a signal from one of the transponders to trigger the corresponding action. | 10-28-2010 |
Karim Segueni, Lomme FR
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20110315529 | MEMS STRUCTURE WITH A FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE AND IMPROVED ELECTRIC ACTUATION MEANS - The MEMS structure comprises: a flexible membrane ( | 12-29-2011 |
Karim Segueni, Saint Sauveur FR
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20090152998 | MICRORESONATOR - A microresonator comprising a single-crystal silicon resonant element and at least one activation electrode placed close to the resonant element, in which the resonant element is placed in an opening of a semiconductor layer covering a substrate, the activation electrode being formed in the semiconductor layer and being level at the opening. | 06-18-2009 |
20090289314 | MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL RESONANCE DEVICE WITH PERIODIC STRUCTURE - A Micro Electro Mechanical Systems resonance device includes a substrate, and an input electrode, connected to an alternating current source having an input frequency. The device also includes an output electrode, and at least one anchoring structure, connected to the substrate. The device further includes a vibratile structure connected to an anchoring structure by at least one junction, having a natural acoustic resonant frequency. The vibration under the effect of the input electrode, when it is powered, generates, on the output electrode, an alternating current wherein the output frequency is equal to the natural frequency. The vibratile structure and/or the anchoring structure includes a periodic structure. The periodic structure includes at least first and second zones different from each other, and corresponding respectively to first and second acoustic propagation properties. | 11-26-2009 |
20100295416 | MICRORESONATOR - A microresonator comprising a single-crystal silicon resonant element and at least one activation electrode placed close to the resonant element, in which the resonant element is placed in an opening of a semiconductor layer covering a substrate, the activation electrode being formed in the semiconductor layer and being level at the opening. | 11-25-2010 |
Karim Senni, Aulnay Sous Bois FR
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20080317860 | Use of a Polysaccharide Which is Excreted by the Vibrio Diabolicus Species For the Engineering of Non-Mineralized Connective Tissue - The invention relates to the use of a polysaccharide which is excreted by the | 12-25-2008 |
20090028924 | USE OF A POLYSACCHARIDE WHICH IS EXCRETED BY THE VIBRIO DIABOLICUS SPECIES FOR THE REGENERATION AND PROTECTION OF THE PERIODONTIUM - The invention relates to the use of a polysaccharide which is excreted by the | 01-29-2009 |
20090043399 | USE OF FUCANS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BONE GRAFTING, ENGINEERING AND REGENERATION - The present invention relates to the use of fucans with a weight-average molar mass of between 5000 and 100 000 g/mol, for the purposes of bone grafting, engineering and regeneration. | 02-12-2009 |
20110245199 | Sulfated Depolymerized Derivatives of Expolysaccharides (Eps) from Mesophilic Marine Bacteria, Method for Preparing the Same, and Uses Thereof in Tissue Regeneration - The invention relates to certain low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives of marine native exopolysaccharides (EPSs) excreted by mesophilic marine bacteria from a deep hydrothermal environment, wherein said derivatives can be obtained by means of a method which comprises a step of free radical depolymerisation of said native EPSs followed by a step of sulphating the resulting depolymerised derivatives. The present invention further relates to the use of said low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives as a wound-healing agent, particularly for preparing pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or preventing diseases of the connective tissues and particularly skin and gum tissues. The figure demonstrates how polysaccharide derivative GY 785 DRS according to the invention can stimulate fibroblast proliferation in latticed or reconstructed connective tissues at a concentration of 10 μg (m) g/ml. | 10-06-2011 |
20110305647 | USE OF A POLYSACCHARIDE WHICH IS EXCRETED BY THE VIBRIO DIABOLICUS SPECIES FOR THE REGENERATION AND PROTECTION OF THE PERIODONTIUM - The invention relates to the use of a polysaccharide which is excreted by the | 12-15-2011 |
20140037597 | Sulfated Depolymerized Derivatives of Exopolysaccharides (EPS) From Mesophilic Marine Bacteria, Method For Preparing Same, And Uses Thereof In Tissue Regeneration - The invention relates to certain low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives of marine native exopolysaccharides (EPSs) excreted by mesophilic marine bacteria from a deep hydrothermal environment, wherein said derivatives can be obtained by means of a method which comprises a step of free radical depolymerisation of said native EPSs followed by a step of sulphating the resulting depolymerised derivatives. The present invention further relates to the use of said low-molecular weight sulphated polysaccharide derivatives as a wound-healing agent, particularly for preparing pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or preventing diseases of the connective tissues and particularly skin and gum tissues. The figure demonstrates how polysaccharide derivative GY 785 DRS according to the invention can stimulate fibroblast proliferation in latticed or reconstructed connective tissues at a concentration of 10 μg (m) g/ml. | 02-06-2014 |
Karim Tabiti, Poecking DE
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20100021923 | METHOD FOR THE EFFICIENCY-CORRECTED REAL-TIME QUANTIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention concerns a method for the quantification of a target nucleic acid in a sample comprising the following steps: (i) determination of the amplification efficiency of the target nucleic acid under defined amplification conditions, (ii) amplification of the target nucleic acid contained in the sample under the same defined reaction conditions, (iii) measuring the amplification in real-time, (iv) quantification of the original amount of target nucleic acid in the sample by correction of the original amount derived from step (iii) with the aid of the determined amplification efficiency. The efficiency correction of PCR reactions according to the invention for the quantification of nucleic acids can be used for absolute quantification with the aid of an external or internal standard as well as for relative quantification compared to the expression of housekeeping genes. | 01-28-2010 |
20120270222 | Method for the Efficiency-Corrected Real-Time Quantification of Nucleic Acids - The present invention concerns a method for the quantification of a target nucleic acid in a sample comprising the following steps: (i) determination of the amplification efficiency of the target nucleic acid under defined amplification conditions, (ii) amplification of the target nucleic acid contained in the sample under the same defined reaction conditions, (iii) measuring the amplification in real-time, (iv) quantification of the original amount of target nucleic acid in the sample by correction of the original amount derived from step (iii) with the aid of the determined amplification efficiency. The efficiency correction of PCR reactions according to the invention for the quantification of nucleic acids can be used for absolute quantification with the aid of an external or internal standard as well as for relative quantification compared to the expression of housekeeping genes. | 10-25-2012 |
Karim Wahdan, Cary, NC US
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20120006020 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POWERING A COMPRESSOR TURBINE - Methods and apparatuses for powering a compressor turbine are provided. The shared shaft between an exhaust gas turbine and the compressor may operates more effectively with the addition an additional component such as a steam turbine to help control the speed of the shaft. | 01-12-2012 |
Karim Yaghmour, Sherbrooke CA
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20080282079 | System and method for ad-hoc processing of cryptographically-encoded data - The present disclosure provides a system and method for ad-hoc processing of cryptographically-encoded data. In one embodiment, a recipient receives a cryptographically-encoded email and proceeds to contact a processing server to decrypt said cryptographically-encoded email. The recipient may interact with the server either by copying-and-pasting the content of the cryptographically-encoded email to a web interface provided by the processing server or by forwarding it to the processing server using his existing email software. In the case of the forward, the processing server sends yet another email back to the recipient containing a URL to a web interface for continuing to interact with the processing server in order to decrypt the cryptographically-encoded email. Through its web interface, the processing server guides the recipient through the steps required to view a decrypted version of the cryptographically-encoded email. | 11-13-2008 |
20090327714 | System and Method for End-to-End Electronic Mail-Encryption - The present disclosure provides a system and method for end-to-end electronic mail encryption. In one embodiment, the sender contacts a payload-encryption-packet creation server which receives the message the sender would like to encrypt, generates an encrypted message and a payload-encryption-packet, and returns both to the sender. The sender then uses his regular email infrastructure to transmit to the recipient the encrypted message and the payload-encryption-packet as a single email. Upon receiving the sender's email, the recipient contacts a payload-encryption-packet processing server and sends it the payload-encryption-packet and authorization information. Depending on the validity of the authorization information, said server processes the payload-encryption-packet and provides the recipient with information usable for extracting the original message from the encrypted message. | 12-31-2009 |
20100217979 | System and Method for Providing Certified Proof of Delivery Receipts for Electronic Mail - The present disclosure provides a system and method for certifying the delivery of electronic mail messages. In one embodiment, the sender contacts a proof-of-delivery-request creation server which receives the message the sender would like to obtain a proof-of-delivery for, generates a processed message and a proof-of-delivery-request, and returns both to the sender. The sender then uses his regular email infrastructure to transmit to the recipient the processed message and the proof-of-delivery-request as a single email. Upon receiving the sender's email, the recipient contacts a proof-of-delivery-request processing server operated by a trusted-third-party and sends it the proof-of-delivery-request. Said server processes the proof-of-delivery-request, notifies the sender that the recipient has received the message and provides the recipient with information usable for extracting the original message from the processed message. | 08-26-2010 |
Karim Zaghib, Quebec CA
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20100327223 | Lithium Iron Phosphate Cathode Materials With Enhanced Energy Density And Power Performance - The invention is related to a cathode material comprising particles having a lithium metal phosphate core and a pyrolytic carbon deposit, said particles having a synthetic multimodal particle size distribution comprising at least one fraction of micron size particles and one fraction of submicron size particles, said lithium metal phosphate having formula LiMPO | 12-30-2010 |
Karim Zaghig, Longueuil CA
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20090029263 | APROTIC POLYMER/MOLTEN SALT TERNARY MIXTURE SOLVENT, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - The invention relates to an aprotic polymer/molten salt ternary mixture solvent and to a corresponding quaternary mixture additionally comprising an ionic conducting salt, which are prepared by mixing the constituents of the mixture. These mixtures are advantageously used in the preparation of electrochemical membranes, electrochemical systems and of electrochromic systems. The invention also relates to electrochemical and electrochromic systems obtained hereby that exhibit, in particular, excellent electrochemical properties at low temperatures. | 01-29-2009 |
20090263723 | APROTIC POLYMER/MOLTEN SALT TERNARY MIXTURE SOLVENT, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS - The invention relates to an aprotic polymer/molten salt ternary mixture solvent and to a corresponding quaternary mixture additionally comprising an ionic conducting salt, which are prepared by mixing the constituents of the mixture. These mixtures are advantageously used in the preparation of electrochemical membranes, electrochemical systems and of electrochromic systems. The invention also relates to electrochemical and electrochromic systems obtained hereby that exhibit, in particular, excellent electrochemical properties at low temperatures. | 10-22-2009 |
Karim Zaguib, Longueuil CA
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20090280410 | MULTILAYER MATERIAL BASED ON ACTIVE LITHIUM, METHOD OF PREPARATION AND APPLICATIONS IN ELECTROCHEMICAL GENERATORS - A method for preparing a multilayer material based on active lithium, by depositing a film of active lithium on a protective layer at a sufficient speed so that substantially no oxidation of the lithium occurs, and/or during a sufficient time for the adhesion of the lithium to develop after contact with the protective layer. The multilayer material, when incorporated in an electrochemical battery as an anode, has excellent impedance stability and no formation of dendrites during the cycling. Batteries where the anode is the multilayer material are particularly efficient in terms of their coulomb efficiency. | 11-12-2009 |
Karim Zamani, Germantown, MD US
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20080205276 | Slotted ALOHA Congestion Control - A slotted Aloha communication system is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The system may include a hub and a plurality of RCSTs. According to one embodiment, congestion control may occur at the RCST based in part on the number of segments received at the hub, the number of retransmission segments received at the hub and the number of successful collision retransmission segments received at the hub. The hub may communicate information regarding received segments. Congestion control may include calculating a transmission probably, performing a skewed probability measure with a probability equal to the transmission probability. If the results of the probability measure is positive the RCST may transmit or retransmit a segment within a first time prior, if the probability measure is negative then the RCST waits a set time period and reperforms the skewed probability measure. | 08-28-2008 |
20110164499 | SLOTTED ALOHA CONGESTION CONTROL - A slotted Aloha communication system is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The system may include a hub and a plurality of RCSTs. According to one embodiment, congestion control may occur at the RCST based in part on the number of segments received at the hub, the number of retransmission segments received at the hub and the number of successful collision retransmission segments received at the hub. The hub may communicate information regarding received segments. Congestion control may include calculating a transmission probably, performing a skewed probability measure with a probability equal to the transmission probability. If the results of the probability measure is positive the RCST may transmit or retransmit a segment within a first time prior, if the probability measure is negative then the RCST waits a set time period and reperforms the skewed probability measure. | 07-07-2011 |