Alexandre, BE
Ben Alexandre, Eppegem BE
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20110293814 | CITRUS PULP FIBER SYSTEMS AND GEL-BASED DESSERT SYSTEMS - Gel-based dessert systems, e.g., pudding systems, and preblend systems include an edible lipid and citrus pulp fiber. One particularly useful dry mix is made by homogenizing a combination that includes citrus pulp fiber, an edible lipid, and water to form a homogenized product. The combination includes 1-20 parts by weight of the lipid for each part by weight of citrus pulp fiber. The homogenized product is then dried to form a dry blend system. It has been found that such a dry blend system can be used to replace shortenings used in puddings and the like to reduce trans and saturated fats while retaining or even improving rheology and stability of the pudding. | 12-01-2011 |
20130040018 | REDUCED CALORIE AND SUGAR-FREE COATING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS COMPRISING ERYTHRITOL AND A BULKING AGENT - The present invention relates to a coated food composition comprising a food product and a coating, wherein the coating comprises a mixture of erythritol and at least one bulking agent, wherein the erythritol comprises between 20% to 90% by weight of the coating, and wherein the bulking agent comprises between 10% to 80% by weight of the coating, and a method for preparing such a coated food composition. | 02-14-2013 |
Isabelle Alexandre, Namur BE
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20090156415 | REAL-TIME PCR OF TARGETS ON A MICRO-ARRAY - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for monitoring on a micro-array a PCR amplification of a nucleotide molecule being present in a solution. The method includes the steps of: providing a support having fixed upon its surface a microarray having at least a capture molecule being immobilized in specifically localized areas of the support and a reaction chamber; introducing a solution containing the nucleotide molecule into the reaction chamber and reagents for nucleotide molecule amplification and labelling; submitting the solution to at least 2 thermal cycles having at least 2 and preferably 3 different temperature steps in order to obtain labelled target nucleotide molecule by PCR amplification; performing at least a measurement of the labelled target nucleotide molecule in at least one thermal cycle by incubating the labelled target nucleotide molecule under conditions allowing a specific binding between the target nucleotide molecule and its corresponding capture molecule and measuring the light emission from the bound labelled target nucleotide molecule in response to excitation light with the solution being present in the chamber and containing the labelled target nucleotide molecule. The surface of emission for a localized area is between about 0.1 μm | 06-18-2009 |
20120231962 | REAL-TIME PCR OF TARGETS ON A MICRO-ARRAY - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for monitoring on a micro-array a PCR amplification of a nucleotide molecule being present in a solution. The method includes the steps of: providing a support having fixed upon its surface a microarray having at least a capture molecule being immobilized in specifically localized areas of the support and a reaction chamber; introducing a solution containing the nucleotide molecule into the reaction chamber and reagents for nucleotide molecule amplification and labelling; submitting the solution to at least 2 thermal cycles having at least 2 and preferably 3 different temperature steps in order to obtain labelled target nucleotide molecule by PCR amplification; performing at least a measurement of the labelled target nucleotide molecule in at least one thermal cycle by incubating the labelled target nucleotide molecule under conditions allowing a specific binding between the target nucleotide molecule and its corresponding capture molecule and measuring the light emission from the bound labelled target nucleotide molecule in response to excitation light with the solution being present in the chamber and containing the labelled target nucleotide molecule. The surface of emission for a localized area is between about 0.1 μm | 09-13-2012 |
Isabelle Alexandre, Haltinne BE
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20090163377 | DETECTION AND/OR QUANTIFICATION METHOD OF TARGET MOLECULES ON A SOLID SUPPORT - The invention relates a method for detecting and/or quantifying different target molecules being bound at different locations (spots) of a surface of an optically transparent solid support having a refractive index n | 06-25-2009 |
20090186401 | LID FOR PCR VESSEL COMPRISING PROBES PERMITTING PCR AMPLIFICATION AND DETECTION OF THE PCR PRODUCT BY HYBRIDISATION WITHOUT OPENING THE PCR VESSEL - The present invention proposes a simple and effective lid being part of a device having multiwells for performing simultaneous amplifications by PCR and detections of multiple target molecules on unlabeled capture molecules immobilized on the lid. | 07-23-2009 |
20090191618 | REACTION CHAMBER FOR REAL TIME PCR COMPRISING CAPTURE PROBES AND PERMITTING DETECTION OF THE PCR PRODUCT BY HYBRIDISATION WITHOUT OPENING THE PCR VESSEL - A reaction chamber ( | 07-30-2009 |
20100113301 | METHOD FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND/OR THE QUANTIFICATION OF A TARGET COMPOUND OBTAINED FROM A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE UPON CHIPS - The present invention is related to a method for the identification and/or the quantification of a target compound obtained from a sample, preferably a biological sample, comprising the steps of putting into contact the target compound with a capture molecule in order in order to allow a specific binding between said target compound with a capture molecule, said capture molecule being fixed upon a surface of a solid support according to an array comprising a density of at least 20 discrete regions per cm | 05-06-2010 |
20100273678 | METHOD AND KIT TO PERFORM A PCR AMPLIFICATION AND MICRO-ARRAY DETECTION IN THE SAME MEDIUM AND/OR SAME CHAMBER - An amplification and micro-array detection method is performed in a same buffer and/or in a same reaction chamber. A kit for an amplification of multiple nucleotide targets, uses low primer concentration. | 10-28-2010 |
20110237455 | ARRAY ANALYSIS FOR ONLINE DETECTION - The invention provides a method and kit for performing the analysis of a microarray surface having immobilized capture molecules used for detection and/or quantification of one or multiple target biological molecules labelled with a fluorophore and being present in a solution comprising a light absorbing agent that has an absorption band which overlaps the emission and/or absorption band of the fluorophore and is not a quencher molecule of the label of the target molecules. | 09-29-2011 |
20110281775 | DETECTION AND/OR QUANTIFICATION METHOD OF TARGET MOLECULES ON A SOLID SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a method and device for detecting and/or quantifying one or multiple target molecules present in a solution by quantifying online their binding on specific capture molecules immobilized at different locations (spots) of a surface of an optically transparent solid support without substantial detection of target molecules present in solution. The present invention allows multiple target assays to be performed in a simultaneous detection. More particularly, the invention comprises detecting in real-time the hybridization between capture DNA molecules present on a micro-array and target polynucleotides present in solution. The invention is also related to real-time PCR of multiple targets on a micro-array. | 11-17-2011 |
20130288916 | REAL-TIME AMPLIFICATION AND MICRO-ARRAY BASED DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID TARGETS IN A FLOW CHIP ASSAY - The present method is related to a method for identification and/or quantification of at least one polynucleotide target compound present in a biological sample among possible other ones by its amplification in a cycling flow chip solution passing through different temperatures required for the amplification and its detection in real-time onto a micro-array of specific capture molecules. | 10-31-2013 |
Laurent Alexandre, Bruxelles BE
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20140236607 | GENETIC DATABASE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for performing an analysis of a subject's genome, transcriptome and/or epigenome is described. The identities of a predetermined number of, such as ten or more, characteristics in the subject's genome, transcriptome and/or epigenome which are associated with one or more particular phenotype(s) or an increased risk of a particular phenotype are determined by performing an analytical technique upon a biological sample obtained from the subject. The amounts of any royalties or fees required for determination of the identities of one or more of the ten or more characteristics in the subject's genome, transcriptome and/or epigenome are determined via a computer. The amount of a fee charged for a determination of the identities of the ten or more characteristics in the subject's genome, transcriptome and/or epigenome are adjusted via a computer to reflect the amount of the determined royalties or fees and/or the amount of a fee for a future treatment of the subject. A database accessed during the method is also described. | 08-21-2014 |
Laurent Alexandre, Brussels BE
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20140171333 | METHOD TO OBTAIN OPTICAL MEANS ADAPTED TO A HUMAN INDIVIDUAL SUFFERING OR SUSCEPTIBLE TO SUFFER FROM ONE OR MORE GENETIC RELATED EYE DISORDER(S) OR DISEASE(S) - The present invention is related to a method comprising the step of performing a complete, partial or targeted sequencing of the genome or the epigenome of a biological sample obtained from the said individual, obtaining a genetic analysis by comparing every genetic modification present in the said sample genome or epigenome with the sequenced genome of individuals not affected by the genetic related eye disorder(s) or disease(s), and from the said previous genetic analysis, obtaining for the said individual, optical means able to prevent, correct or reduce the symptoms associated with the detected disorder(s) or disease(s). | 06-19-2014 |
Michael Alexandre, Mons BE
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20100184894 | POLYLACTIDE-BASED COMPOSITIONS - A polylactide-based polymer or copolymer (PLA) compositions with improved flame retardancy properties as obtained by conventional melt-blending of PLA polyester matrix (1) with both calcium sulfate (2) and organo-modified layered silicates (OMLS) (3). Combination of CaSO | 07-22-2010 |
Michael Alexandre, Ougree BE
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20080207824 | Method for Dispersing Carbon Nanotubes in a Polymer Matrix - The invention concerns a method for dispersing carbon nanotubes in a polymer matrix including a step of preparing carbon nanotubes coated with a polymer coating by a method for polymerizing a monomer using a catalytic system wherein carbon nanotubes are used as catalytic support, the carbon nanotubes comprising in surface the catalytic system for polymerizing the coating polymer, and the coating polymer being non-miscible in the host polymer matrix, followed by a step of hot process mixing of the coated carbon nanotubes with a polymer matrix. | 08-28-2008 |
20080293877 | Fireproof Composition - The present invention concerns a fireproof composition consisting of reticulated polysiloxane and raw carbon nanotubes with a “bound rubber” value greater than or equal to 15 grams of carbon nanotube, said carbon nanotubes representing between 0.05 and 1% of the total weight of said composition. | 11-27-2008 |
20090298994 | Polymer-Based Composites Comprising Carbon Nanotubes As A Filler, Method for Producing Said Composites, And Associated Uses - This invention relates to a method for producing carbon nanotubes in a dispersed state. The method comprises a stage whereby polymerization is carried out from at least one so-called monomer of interest, in the presence of a catalytic system. The catalytic system comprises a co-catalyst/catalyst catalytic couple that is supported by a catalyst carrier, which corresponds to said carbon nanotubes. The invention also relates to composite materials obtained by said method, and to a catalytic system for implementing said method. The invention further relates to the use of the inventive method and products in a field of polymers, especially that of nanotechnologies. | 12-03-2009 |
20100016538 | POLYLACTIDE-URETHANE COPOLYMERS - A polylactide-urethane copolymer obtainable by a process, which comprises the step of contacting: | 01-21-2010 |
20100113734 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYLACTIDE-URETHANE COPOLYMERS - A process for producing polylactide-urethane copolymers, which comprises the step of contacting a polylactide having terminal hydroxyl groups, produced by contacting at least one lactide monomer with a diol or diamine, with a diisocyanate compound optionally in the presence of a second diol or diamine in the presence of a catalytic system under polymerisation conditions characterised in that the polylactide and the polylactide-urethane copolymers are produced by reactive extrusion. | 05-06-2010 |
20110021651 | FIREPROOF FOAM COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to a method for making a fireproof polymer foam, and to a fireproof polymer foam containing a mixture of a polymer composition containing one or more optionally-substituted, sequenced or random, thermoplastic and/or elastomer homopolymers, copolymers or mixtures thereof, from 0.05 to 10 wt %, preferably from 0.5 to 5 wt %, relative to the mixture, of carbon nanotubes, and from 0.05 to 15 wt %, preferably from 0.5 to 10 wt %, relative to the mixture, of red phosphorus. | 01-27-2011 |
20130142960 | Fireproof Composition - The present invention concerns a fireproof composition consisting of reticulated polysiloxane and raw carbon nanotubes with a “bound rubber” value greater than or equal to 15 grams of carbon nanotube, said carbon nanotubes representing between 0.05 and 1% of the total weight of said composition. | 06-06-2013 |
20140066537 | ORGANIC COMPOSITIONS FOR REPEATEDLY ADJUSTABLE OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SUCH ELEMENTS - The present invention relates an organic liquid composition comprising a mixture of a first polymer with a linear polymeric chain having two photoactive groups as endgroup; and a second polymer with a multifunctional polymeric chain having at least three photoactive groups, that can reversibly and repeatedly crosslink to form a solid polymer network wherein said liquid composition been crosslinked by irradiation with at least one wavelength L1 and been uncrosslinked at least locally by irradiating the network with at least one other wavelength L2 in order to repeatedly adjust shape and optical properties of said composition in its crosslinked state. The composition is applicable as a starting material for intraocular lenses and for other lenses and optical elements. | 03-06-2014 |
Rudolph Alexandre, Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode BE
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20090116437 | COEXISTENCE OF WIRELESS PERSONAL AREA NETWORK AND WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK - Wireless transceiver apparatus for operating in a part of the RF spectrum which is shared with a co-located second wireless transceiver apparatus. The first wireless transceiver apparatus includes, a wireless transceiver unit; an arbitration interface for interfacing with an arbitration entity which arbitrates access to the shared part of the RF spectrum between the first wireless transceiver apparatus and the second wireless transceiver apparatus; wherein the arbitration interface is adapted to signal time periods when the wireless transceiver unit is operational, or requests to be operational; and wherein the arbitration interface is adapted to signal data about and commands to the first wireless transceiver apparatus during other time periods. An enhanced arbitration entity is adapted to automatically detect and switch between two modes or interference reduction, e.g. a first interference reduction means such as AFH, a second interference reduction means such as PTA. The arbitration entity gets the information of the first wireless transceiver via the arbitration interface. | 05-07-2009 |
20090265483 | DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS FOR ADVANCED HIGH SPEED BUS - A memory system for use with a master-slave type bus such as an AHB bus has a memory, a bus interface to allow memory access from the bus, and a direct memory access interface to allow memory access from a DMA controller without occupying the bus. The system can reduce occupancy of the bus, it can allow dedicated DMA access protocols faster than the bus protocol to be used, and can remove or reduce the need for bus arbitration and associated circuitry and delays. An arbiter can arbitrate between the memory accesses and give priority to DMA accesses. | 10-22-2009 |