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Abdelkader Aliane, Grenoble FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041558Electromagnetic radiation detection device and manufacturing process thereof - The electromagnetic radiation detection device comprises at least one absorption membrane for absorbing said radiation. The absorption membrane is formed by an absorption layer made of tungsten nitride (W02-18-2010

Abdelkader Chaala, Quebec CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100143737PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE HEAT TREATMENT OF A WOOD PRODUCT AND TREATED WOOD PRODUCT - A process and apparatus for treatment of wood, typically moist wood, using a heated bioester derived from vegetable oil or animal fat. The bioester exhibits a decreased viscosity versus other methods of heated oil treatment thereby providing for deep penetration of the heated bioester into the wood.06-10-2010

Abdelkader Elmilady, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110029988METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING APPLICATION INTER-COMMUNICATIONS - A method and apparatus for facilitating communication amongst a plurality of applications associated with at least one device is provided. The method may comprise receiving, by an extension module, a request from a first application to communicate with one or more applications, establishing a communication link between the first and at least one of the one or more applications, wherein the communication link allows the first and the at least one of the one or more applications to communicate at least one of data or control information, and storing, by the extension module, at least a portion of data communicated between the communicating applications.02-03-2011

Abdelkader Ennaceur, Durham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120079993BEHAVIOURAL APPARATUS - An apparatus for studying the behavioural, cognitive, neurobiological and/or muscular processes of an animal, the apparatus comprising an elevated platform with at least one panel extending from the platform, said panel providing a surface which has a gradient relative to the platform. A method of studying the behavioural, cognitive, neurobiological and/or muscular processes of an animal, the method comprising placing one or more animals on the apparatus according to the invention and recording the frequency and/or duration the animal is located at one or more positions on the apparatus and/or the latency of the animal to enter an area of the apparatus.04-05-2012

Abdelkader Gaid, Saint-Maurice Cedex FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080217244Water Treatment Method Comprising a Rapid Settling Step Followed by a Filtration Step Directly on Micro- or Ultra-filtration Membranes, and Corresponding Device - A method for treating water includes directing the water to a ballasted flocculation system and mixing a coagulant, flocculant and a ballast with the water. Solids are separated from a clarified effluent at a speed greater than 15 m/h. The method further includes filtering the clarified effluent with one or more microfiltration membranes or ultrafiltration membranes to produce filtered water. Thereafter directing the filtered water to an RO unit or a nanofiltration membrane or membranes and subjecting the filtered water to filtration by the RO unit or the nanofiltration membrane or membranes.09-11-2008

Abdelkader Gaid, Paris FR

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20080290029Method for Removing Organic Matter from Water and a Device for Carrying Out Said Method - A system and method is provided for removing organic matter from water. The method includes contacting the water with a powdered material with an anionic or cationic surface charge and having a particle size of between 0.1 mm and 2 mm. The powdered material is a modified product of natural origin. The system and method also provides for the regeneration of the powdered material in situ and reused.11-27-2008
20090184061REAGENT INJECTOR FOR EQUIPPING A WATER TREATMENT REACTOR, COMPRISING A NOZZLE ASSOCIATED WITH A DISPERSING MEMBER, AND CORRESPONDING WATER TREATMENT DEVICE - The invention concerns a reactant injector for equipping a water treatment reactor, comprising a nozzle associated with a dispersing member, and a corresponding water treatment device. The invention concerns an injector (07-23-2009
20090236290WATER TREATMENT DEVICE COMPRISING A REACTOR AND MEANS FOR INJECTING A REAGENT INTO THE REACTOR MOUNTED ON MOBILE SUPPORTING MEANS - The invention concerns a water treatment device comprising a reactor (09-24-2009
20100065497MEMBRANE STATION WASTE TREATMENT PROCESS - A method of removing phosphonates from water includes directing the water into a first settling zone. The water is then directed to a membrane filtration zone and is filtered therein to produce a concentrate containing phosphonates. The concentrate containing phosphonates is then contacted with sludge such that at least some of the phosphonates in the concentrate are adsorbed onto the sludge. Flocculant is added to the sludge and the concentrate to form a floc-mixture which is directed to a second settling zone to form treated concentrate.03-18-2010
20100187179Method and Installation for Treating an Aqueous Phase Containing an Adsorbent Used Material - The invention relates to a method and installation for treatment of an aqueous phase containing a used adsorbent powdery material, such as activated carbon powder, from a water purification or potabilization installation, wherein said method includes: a first step of desorbing the main part of the organic matter adsorbed on the used adsorbent powdery material consisting of placing said aqueous phase containing the used adsorbent powdery material in contact with a desorbent compound resulting in a first aqueous phase containing at least partially regenerated adsorbent powdery material and desorbed organic matter; a first step of separating by sedimentation the main part of the desorbed organic matter from the rest of the first aqueous phase containing the at least partially regenerated adsorbent powdery material leading to the production of a second aqueous phase containing the at least partially regenerated adsorbent powdery material; a first step of neutralizing said second aqueous phase containing the at least partially regenerated adsorbent powdery material; a second step of separating the at least partially regenerated adsorbent powdery material from said second aqueous phase leading to the production of a third aqueous phase containing the at least partially regenerated adsorbent powdery material.07-29-2010
20110062081Process for Treating Waste From a Membrane Filtration Plant - The subject of the invention is a water treatment process, comprising a first pretreatment step that produces pretreated water and sludge, said pretreated water then undergoing at least one membrane filtration step that produces waste and a permeate, said permeate being conveyed to a potabilization system characterized in that said first pretreatment step comprises a first coagulation/flocculation step, and in that said waste resulting from said membrane filtration step undergoes a treatment phase that includes at least one second coagulation/flocculation step followed by a settling step that produces sludge, said settling step being preceded by at least one step of adsorption onto at least one portion of said sludge resulting from the pretreatment and/or onto a portion of said sludge originating from said settling step, said adsorption step targeting a reduction of the phosphonates contained in said waste resulting from said membrane filtration step, said process resulting in treated waste and in excess sludge.03-17-2011

Patent applications by Abdelkader Gaid, Paris FR

Abdelkader Gais, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110192795Water Treatment Method Including Powdered Activated Carbon Recycling - The invention relates to a water treatment method with a view to purifying the same or making it drinkable, characterised in that the method includes the following steps: a step of injecting powdered activated carbon (PAC) into said water in order to obtain a water to be treated/PAC mixture; a step of feeding said water to be treated/PAC mixture into a contacting agitated area in order to obtain an agitated water to be treated/PAC mixture; a step of filtering said water to be treated/PAC mixture within a membrane filtration unit in order to produce treated water and a PAC-rich concentrate; a step of recirculating said PAC-rich concentrate upstream from and/or within said agitated area, the PAC concentration of said mixture ranging from 1 to 10 g/l; wherein said water to be treated/PAC mixture is maintained in said agitated area for a contact duration of between 2 and 20 minutes; and the method further comprises an ozonation step of the water to be treated that comprises injecting ozone in the water to be treated before injecting PAC in order to obtain a water to be treated/ozone mixture having an ozone concentration of between 0.5 and 3 mg/l.08-11-2011

Abdelkader Hadjar, Lyon FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100287916PURIFICATION STRUCTURE INCORPORATING A BIASED ELECTROCHEMICAL CATALYST SYSTEM - A device for the purification of a polluted gas, for example an exhaust gas from a diesel or gasoline engine, comprising, in combination: A honeycomb structure, comprising at least one porous electron-conductive material forming the walls (11-18-2010

Abdelkader Hadjar, Saint-Etienne FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110250112PURIFICATION STRUCTURE INCLUDING A CATALYSIS SYSTEM SUPPORTED BY A ZIRCON IN REDUCED STATE - The invention relates to a filtration structure, for filtering a gas coming from a diesel engine, which is laden with gaseous pollutants of the nitrogen oxide NO10-13-2011

Abdelkader Hilmi, Danbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100040941Flexible Thin Printed Battery and Device and Method of Manufacturing Same - A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.02-18-2010

Patent applications by Abdelkader Hilmi, Danbury, CT US

Abdelkader Hilmi, Bethel, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090246562ANODE WITH CERAMIC ADDITIVES FOR MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELL - A molten carbonate fuel cell anode comprising a porous anode body, which comprises a nickel-based alloy and at least one ceramic additive dispersed throughout the anode body. The amount of the ceramic additive in the anode body is between 5 and 50% by volume. The nickel-based alloy is Ni—Cr or Ni—Al, and the ceramic additive is one of CeO10-01-2009
20100209756Flexible Thin Printed Battery and Device and Method of Manufacturing Same - A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.08-19-2010
20100266932FUEL CELL WITH ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT PREVENTION MEANS - A fuel cell including an electrolyte matrix having a cathode side with a cathode disposed thereon and an anode side with an anode receiving portion and a sealing portion positioned peripherally to the anode receiving portion. The anode receiving portion has an anode disposed thereon. A fuel conduit has one or more one sealing platforms and having an opening extending through the fuel conduit. The anode is positioned in the opening.10-21-2010
20110274959Flexible Thin Printed Battery and Device and Method of Manufacturing Same - A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.11-10-2011
20120021328HIGH PERFORMANCE ELECTROLYTE FOR MOLTEN CARBONATE FUEL CELLS - A high-performance carbonate electrolyte for use in a molten carbonate fuel cell comprising a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, an electrolyte matrix and at least a cathode current collector abutting said cathode electrode, the high-performance carbonate electrolyte comprising: a first carbonate electrolyte stored in at least the cathode electrode of the molten carbonate fuel cell comprising a mixture of eutectic Li/Na carbonate electrolyte doped with one or more additive materials and one or more lithium precursors, wherein the additive materials include one or more of Rb01-26-2012

Patent applications by Abdelkader Hilmi, Bethel, CT US

Abdelkader Medles, Bristol DZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110105171REPORTING CHANNEL QUALITY INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a method of transmitting channel quality data for channels in a wireless communication system, and to a corresponding receiver and transmitter. The method comprises determining a plurality of channel quality indicators for a corresponding plurality of frequency intervals, and transmitting information about channel quality indicators in the form of differentially encoded slope data.05-05-2011

Abdelkader Medles, Princes Mews Royston GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305262MIMO RECEIVER HAVING IMPROVED SIR ESTIMATION AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A method and corresponding receiver product, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of data streams over a wireless multiple-input-multiple-output data channel, whereby each data stream is received at all of a plurality of receive antennas from all of a plurality of transmit antennas with a respective weighting having been applied to each stream as transmitted from each different transmit antenna; receiving a common pilot signal over a common pilot channel; receiving an indication of the weightings; extracting the individual data streams from the plurality received at the receive antennas; and using the weightings and the common pilot signal together with information regarding the extracted data streams to calculate, for each of the streams, an estimate of signal power relative to interference from the one or more others of said data streams.12-15-2011

Abdelkader Medles, Bristol GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100284500ESTIMATING SIGNAL TO INTERFERENCE RATIO IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER - A method and corresponding system for generating an estimate of at least one of a signal power, a noise power and a signal to interference ratio for signal samples received via first and second wireless channels, the signal samples corresponding to pilot symbols transmitted in respective different structures via the first and second wireless channels. The method comprises: calculating first and second variables, each variable being a sequence of values computed from the received signal samples and the pilot symbols for each respective first and second wireless channel; generating first and second channel estimates from the first and second variables; combining the first and second channel estimates to generate a combined channel estimate; and generating at least one of the signal power, noise power and SIR using the combined channel estimate.11-11-2010
20100290547GENERATING CHANNEL ESTIMATES IN A RADIO RECEIVER - A method and system for generating channel estimates for processing signals received through first and second transmission channels in a wireless communications network, each channel corresponding to a separate transmit antenna, and each signal comprising a plurality of samples derived from symbols transmitted in the signal by: generating first variable z1 (k) and second variable z2 (k); and providing a set of filter coefficients (I) and generating first and second channel estimates using first and second variables and a set of filter coefficients.11-18-2010
20110075773METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A SIGNAL - Method and receiver for processing a signal in a wireless communication system in which the signal comprises a sequence of chips. The signal is receive data at least one rake finger and sampled. There is a time spacing t03-31-2011
20110182197ESTIMATING SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS - A method, program and apparatus for transmitting an RF signal over a wireless communication network. The method comprises: determining a respective weighting factor for each of a plurality of digital signals each corresponding to a respective channel, the weighting factors being for weighting the digital signals for combination to produce a composite signal intended for transmission as an RF signal via a power amplifier. The method further comprises: executing instructions on a processor to dynamically calculate, in the processor, a metric related to the non-linearity of the power amplifier's transfer characteristics for the composite signal using the determined weighting factors; supplying to the power amplifier a signal for transmission as an RF signal; amplifying the signal for transmission at the power amplifier to transmit an RF signal over the wireless communication network via at least one antenna; and controlling the transmission based on the metric related to the amplifier non-linearity.07-28-2011
20120076189ESTIMATION OF SIGNAL AND INTERFERENCE POWER - Wireless receiver and method of operating a wireless receiver in a wireless communication network for: receiving a signal, the received signal comprising data containing at least one symbol from a symbol alphabet, the symbol alphabet consisting of complex values that define a direction in the complex plane, the received signal further comprising interference; measuring the variance of a first component of the received signal that is perpendicular to the defined direction in the complex plane; estimating the interference power of the received signal using the measured variance of the first component of the received signal; estimating a total power of the received signal; estimating the power of the at least one symbol of the received signal by subtracting the estimated interference power from the estimated total power of the received signal; and based on the estimated interference power and the estimated power of the at least one symbol of the received signal, performing at least one of the steps of: processing the received signal, and generating control information related to the transmission of a further signal from the wireless receiver.03-29-2012

Patent applications by Abdelkader Medles, Bristol GB